I’m applying to the UC’s and my top choices are UCLA and Cal. I’d like to know if I have a shot at being admitted to UCLA… it’s such a beautiful school and I’m getting really nervous!
My intended major is Civil engineering. Btw, I’m a California resident.
Here are my FINAL Test Scores:
ACT: 31 (Composite) E: 31 M: 34 R: 30 S: 30 Essay: 9
SAT Physics: 760
SAT Math II: 710
AP Physics B: 5
IGCSE English: A
IGCSE Chemistry: A
IGCSE Math: A
IGCSE Biology: A*
IGCSE Physics: A*
IGCSE ICT: A*
GCE AS-Level Math: A
GCE AS-Level Applied ICT: A
GCE AS-Level Physics: A
GCE A-Level Math: A
GCE A-Level Applied ICT: A
GCE A-Level Physics: B
As you can see, I have taken a number of external IGCSE/GCE exams because my school (I studied abroad for high school) only offered a British curriculum. They do not offer any AP/IB/Honor courses. I self-studied AP Physics B in 8 weeks and somehow managed to get a 5. Thankfully, I discovered APEX Learning, so in my senior year, I will be taking courses to help prepare me for exams.
Senior Course load:
GCE A-Level Math
GCE A-Level Applied ICT
GCE A-Level Physics
AP Calculus AB
AP Psychology
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
My EC’s are pretty small in number, but I have invested a large amount of time and effort into them.
Self-Published a Novel - I spent three of my high school years writing it and self-published it in July 2013. It’s available on Amazon now. (I won’t mention the name here for privacy)
*I received recognition from the princess for authoring and publishing my novel. (if that makes any difference)
SBTV - This is an organization my friends and I created to encourage my city’s youth to explore literature and creative writing. It was very successful and obtained media coverage.
SketchUp Learning Course: An in depth course that teaches high school students to effectively use Google Sketchup.
*This was like 8 weeks long
Foreman Assistant: I helped a foreman schedule the construction site activities.
I received the Academic Scholarship three years in a row - this scholarship is offered by my high school to the highest academically achieving student. (This is given to one person per grade)
What do you guys think?