<p>Ello, ello… I’m a senior from California who would like to know what his chances are at the following schools:</p>
<li> All of the UC’s except Santa Cruz and Merced - I’m praying for UCSD, because I know Berkeley and UCLA are pretty long reaches for a chap such as myself.</li>
<li> University of Chicago - Recognized Reach</li>
<li> Johns Hopkins - Recognized Reach</li>
<li> Tufts - Recognized Reach</li>
<li> USC</li>
<li> University of Texas</li>
<li> University of Wisconsin</li>
<li> Stanford, because my sister, who knows nothing about modern college admissions, is forcing me to apply here.</li>
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<p>GPA: 3.6 (UW) / 3.82 (UC) / 4.1 (High School) - My UC GPA looks low because the system only gives extra credit for a total of eight honors and AP semesters taken during sophomore and junior years, while I had taken a grand total of 16 semesters.</p>
<p>Class Rank: 30 / 602</p>
<p>SAT I: 690 (M) / 680 (V) - Retook on October 9th. Anticipating a score above 1400. Right now, I know I left one blank on verbal and got atleast two wrong. For math, I left two blank, and got atleast one wrong.</p>
<p>SAT II: 640 Writing / 650 Math IC / 740 US History - Retaking Math and Writing in November. I anticipate scores above 700 for both tests.</p>
<p>AP’s: I took European History sophomore year (got a 4 on the test) and took English Language (5), US History (4), Chemistry (4), and Calculus AB (4) during my junior year. This year, I am taking AP Statistics, Biology, Psychology, and English Literature.</p>
<p>Honors Courses: Freshman year, I took Honors Biology and Literature. Sophomore year, I took Honors Chemistry, Pre-Calculus, and World Literature. This year, I am taking Honors American Government, because AP Government was not offered.</p>
<p>EC’s: I have been a devoted member of Academic Decathlon, the Computer Club, Chess Club, and the California Scholarship Federation since freshman year. I have been Treasurer for Academic Decathlon and Vice President of Computer Club.</p>
<p>Volunteering: I racked up a measly 100 hours this summer at a local convalescent center, but I created strong relationships with many patients and employees there. Through my experiences there, I have left myself a great deal to talk about in my college essays.</p>
<p>I will be majoring in Political Science or International Relations depending on the school I attend. Thank you, in advance, for all of your comments and suggestions.</p>