What Work Should I Do

Applying to College
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<p>Hello.</p>

<p>I am going to be a High School Junior in this upcoming year and have a passion for chemistry and medicine. I am interested in UC Berkeley because of the highly prestigious science department. That being said, I wanted to post the highlights of my high school thus far and my next year schedule. If possible, I was hoping if one of the members could comment on my chances thus far, and what work I need to do to accomplish my goal. Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Freshman Schedule
Honors Geometry - Final Grade: A
Drafting and Design (required practical art) - Final Grade: A
English 9 - Final Grade: A
French 2 - Final Grade: A
Honors Biology - Final Grade: A
Human Development - Final Grade: A+
PE - Final Grade: A+
World Cultures - Final Grade: A+
Public Speaking - Final Grade: A-</p>

<p>Sophomore Schedule
AP World History - Final Grade: A
Honors Algebra 2 - Final Grade: A
Drivers Ed - Final Grade: A
Honors Chemistry - Final Grade: A
Honors English 10 - Final Grade: A-
Honors French 3 - Final Grade: A-
Honors US History I - Final Grade: A
Symphonic Band - Final Grade: A+</p>

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<p><a href=“http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/index.html”>http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/index.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Are you from CA? If not, can you afford CA schools? If you are interested in a medical career and are not independently wealthy, it would be a good idea to look at less expensive schools as well. Some of the smaller and less expensive schools can also offer great opportunities for research with less competition, and it is easier to stay at the top of the class and to have a personal relationship with professors for those important med school recommendations.</p>