What are my chances of getting into a UC ?

Question

I have a 3.73 GPA
I have taken Numerous AP, IB, and Honors Courses, but I have not taken an AP or IB test.
I dont have alot of extra-curriculars, but I am a star athelete in Volleyball and Basketball and I really dedicate alot of my time to these sports.
I got a 1710 on my sats. (560 math 570 critical Reading 580 writting) kind of average right? I also I did really bad on my SAT II's I got a 530 on math level 2 and a 430 on Literature.AHH! I am a senior and I will not have the chance to re-test, so I have to stick with these scores. I am a resident of CA...which might help and I am Black so that whole minortiy thing might help too. But I just Really want to know what my chances are in getting into any University of California Campus. Thanks alot!

I have also taken all the required a-g classes and i my class ranking is 172/817

Answer 1

Being black will not help. UC schools are prohibited by law from considering race for admissions.

However, when that law went through, the UC system changed their rules so that California residents who graduate in the top ten percent of their HS classes are assured admission to SOME UC school. I think that you will qualify. If you don't -- then you are close.

Talk to your school's guidance counselor about this. You can get more information there.

Your SAT scores are decent -- but a little low for the top UC schools. I don't like your chances at UC-Berkeley or UCLA (but you should still apply). However -- I think you will get into a UC school.

Answer 2

You have done well in many areas.

You also have some things against you such as your SATs and your not taking any AP or IB tests. I would say the your chances are slightly less than 50/50.