Right now i have a 4.145 weighted gpa, and throughout high school i have had a 4.0.
I've taken pretty advanced courses such as my current enrollment into AP European History and freshman courses such as Accelerated Biology.
I'm very determined and studious and i excel in athletics as well. I'm top ten ranked in northern california for the Girl's 16 age group and I'm currently 15 and compete on a national level as well.
I have won state and league for my varsity team as well and I am presidents of many clubs.
I took the PSAT recently and scored a 1800/2400 (86th percentile) as a sophomore but im looking to improving that score to qualify for the national merit scholarship next year.
My lifelong goal has been to go to an Ivy League but i don't know what to do to get in?
and how do i go about getting into other schools such as UC BERKELEY?
thanks!
2007-03-25 14:51:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
sry im not exactly gloating its just that both my parents went to ivy leagues and i have high expectations to live up to. but thanks everyone!
2007-03-25 14:58:49 · update #1
To prepare for Berkeley and other UC schools, you should complete the a-g requirements (ask your counselor for the approved courses at your high school or check online at http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/ ), study and do well in your high school courses and standard tests (SAT and/or ACT, and SAT II), take as many honors and/or AP courses as you can handle, and commit to one or two extracurricular activities in which you develop leadership skills (more is not better, quality is better than quantity).
UCs (including Berkeley) will weigh the following components of your application (in the order of importance): 1) your essay (Berkeley publishes a guideline on how to write your personal statement at: http://students.berkeley.edu/files/Admissions/Personal_State_07.pdf ) about your academic achievement, talent or extracurricular activities that highlight your motivation, dedication, and/or initiative to achieve, your potential to contribute to the university, and any special circumstances like hardship; 2) your grades and any grade trends (improvements are better than just maintaining a high GPA); 3) your test scores, including SAT and/or ACT, SAT II; and 4) number of AP courses completed compared to the number of AP courses offered at your high school. Other factors are taken into consideration, but to a lesser extent.
I highly recommend you to take the ACT to see if you score better (many students do much better on the ACT than the SAT).
2007-03-27 13:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Well right now I'm a college freshmen going to UCSD but I did get accepted into UCB with a 3.7 unweighted gpa and 1700 SAT score, lots of community service, club activities, leadership activity, and athletics. I think right now you have really good chance based on your athletics and gpa...
but other factors such as community service is a really big part... you want to make sure that you are doing something to help your community because thats what UCs generally like...
another thing is whether you are from California, theres is usually lower acceptance rates for out of state students... I'm not saying its impossible to get in but... its... hard
in addition you want to have some leadership experience and commitment to club/sport/activity
and the last thing that would help you get in is writing an awesome essay...thats also a very part of the application...
but you have a whole year to think about that stuff =P
good luck!
2007-03-25 17:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by hello =D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have an out of state 4.0, you'll be automatically admitted. Sometimes having the highest grades won't get you into your school for choice, so prepare by applying to others.
If your parents went to Ivy Leagues, you should apply to their Alma Mater, for your chances of getting in become twice as high. If your parents give donations to their schools, you will almost automatically be accepted. I have been a student at Berkeley. Trust me, it isn't THAT great. I'd give anything to have gone to Ivy League or Stanford instead. Berkeley has classrooms with 300 students, and you get to see the professor through a television monitor. Do NOT bother with Berkeley if you can make it to Ivy.
2007-03-25 14:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by Alucard 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You're looking good for Berkeley. Just get that SAT up a little more and continue doing the extra currics. You actually are looking at a decent shot at the Ivy Leagues and Stanford if you can bring that SAT score up.
2007-03-26 11:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would get you in to and ivy league school because a 4.0 is very impressive good luck choosing a school here's a good tip if you want to save money going to a university in the state that you live in can save you money but choose wisely because a lot of schools have strict rules on getting in
GOOD LUCK
2007-03-25 14:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask the school and not a bunch of morons on yahoo answers!!!!!!
If you really want to get in there you should be doing research on the entrance requirements.
2007-03-25 14:56:47 · answer #6 · answered by John K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should always strive for the best... the closest you can get to a 4.0
2007-03-25 14:55:04 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. CityKitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure a 4.o gpa is the highest
2007-03-25 14:53:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
4.5 and a 2100 on ur SAT
2007-03-25 14:53:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
gloating much? jeeze...
2007-03-25 14:55:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋