Which UCs Do I Have a Chance At?

DavidRan
Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:23:12 +0000

Hey guys. I just found this forum when I was searching around for UC schools, I’m just wondering if you guys can help me out? I’m pretty sure I don’t have a chance at the top schools like UCLA, UC Berkely, and UC Davis. But I’m just wondering if you guys could break down my resume and see how I’d fair in the administration process? I’m a Junior, just recently finished my 1st semester.

Okay, so…

GPA: 3.8 (average from Soph to 1st semester Junior year). I’ve taken 4 AP classes, 1 sophmore year, which I didn’t pass the AP exam (I didn’t know what I was really in for, my Euro teacher wasn’t a good instructor, but I plan on passing all 3 of my APs this year, I got review guides for all 3). Top 10% in school.
SAT score: 1900
SAT 2 score: I haven’t taken the SAT 2’s yet, going to take US History in May, and Math sometimes soon. Anyways, realistically I’m targetting at about 700? So you can assume I get 700
Extra Curricular Activities: CSF member for 2 years (after Junior year, going to re-register Senior year), Interact Club Member, Link Crew member over summer (help welcome freshman and show around school), 100+ hours of community service (I think I have somewhere around 110, not sure)
Ethnicity: Chinese

So realistically, what colleges should I be looking at? My mom said I should be good for Riverside and Merced, but I’m targetting Irvine. Just wondering, is that realistic, and what should I do to improve my chances? And what about other schools like Santa Clara, Santa Barbra, and San Diego? Do I have any chance?