What UCs can I get into?

Question

I'm becoming a H.S. Senior. I am ranked number 27 of 511 students which places me the top 10% of the class (5.28%). I took 8 classes instead of 6 or 7 since my sophomore year. I've taken 1 AP and 2 Honors classes in my junior; expecting 2 AP and one Honors in my senior yr.

Other info:
SAT I: 1670
SAT II BIO-E: 680 MATH IIC: 630
Weighted GPA 3.89
School String Orchestra for 3 Years
President of the Taiwanese Club
Board member of the school's dragonboat paddeling team
Engaged in journalism
Cameraman for the schools news network
Community Service - major San Francisco events including Bay 2 Breakers + sf marathon
Going to join fencing + 2 more clubs.
Eligible for UC Eligiblity Context
Was nominated for internship at UCSF but was rejected!

Also I haven't done anything special this summer except go to Taiwan for a family emergency, which was more important than summer school and jobs.

So What UCs can I get into? My hopes are either Davis or UCSD. Thanks for your help!

Would a very outstanding essay that strongly expresses my perspectives towards a certain essay question increase the chances tremendously in getting into either Davis San Diego or Irvine? Again, Thanks

Answer 1

Your grades & rank in class should guarantee you admittance to SOME UC school (unless California has changed its rules). However, your SAT scores are pretty low compared to the average scores at the top UC schools. I think it will difficult for you to get into Berkeley, UCLA, Davis or UCSD without getting higher scores. You should still try, though.

Answer 2

UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine are particular concerns for people who carry the gpa up. UC San Diego often, yet they're a sprint extra selective than the different 2. pay attention of u.S. in spite of the actuality that and verify to bypass to the campus. this is an rather very academic environment and now no longer particularly a lot of relaxing occurring there. which you would be able to take a seat on that campus and merely have faith the cloud of mini-melancholy from all the super severe academics there pay attention of Santa Barbara interior the different course. extreme-high quality business enterprise yet plenty and many relaxing there. in case you dont carry your academic focal element and get sucked into the occasion existence, your gpa will go through. in case you ought to balance it, usa is an smart college in a suitable spot. UC Irvine, i could use that because of the fact the back-up different than you rather ought to stay there for relatives or regardless of