And I’ve been told that race isn’t supposed to be a factor in admissions decisions at Berkeley…and yet people are still under that impression. You are who you are - you cannot be anything or anyone else. I think your stats are great, and you are showing real demonstrated interest in your desired major. I think you are doing fine. Just make sure your essays are good, and if you are asked to submit LOR’s, do it. College admissions are seemingly random sometimes, so apply to similar schools and don’t get too crushed if you don’t get in where you thought you would.