UCLA? Profile?

Question

ok im not in california so i already know my chances are already down to 15%
im in 10th grade
since they dont count the freashman year i wont have to worry
im in newspaper staff
im on the basketball team
im on the track team
science club
and i am already voluneering at a health clinic

i take pre-ap geometry
pe-ap algebra 2
honors biology

i couldnt fit honors english2 into my schedule will that hurt me?
also i will end up with 2 B's in my sophomore year will that hurt me dramatically? (the rest are al A's)

my junior profile will be much more concrete with all A's

is it even worth thinking to apply to UCLA?

oh btw my psat is 2010 which doesnt matter but im pretty sure my SAT will be better
please answer the questions i have listed
thank you

N.C. i appreciate your answer but you are mistaking on some points
first UCLA does not count your freshman year and i was told this my4 UCLA admission members

also my Math classes are honors classes
pre-ap is another type of honors class
but good answer anyways

Answer 1

Out-of-state admission rate to UCLA was 13% for Fall 2007. For out-of-state applicants, only AP courses are weighted for GPA calculation, honors courses are not weighted. Having a vigorous course schedule, excellent grades, good standardized test scores (take the SAT and ACT plus Writing Assessment to optimize your chances), and strong extracurriculars will enhance your chance of admission. You should always apply because not applying guarantees you won't get in.

Answer 2

Not quite an Ivy League school, UCLA still has a very competitive admissions criteria. It is worth thinking IF these are the ONLY 2 Bs of your ENTIRE high school curriculum. Contrary to your thinking, freshman year DOES count, because it all goes toward your CUMULATIVE GPA.
These were my personal steps toward achieving academic and activities excellence.

Your PSAT score is not bad. But do take as many Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes as possible. Try to see if you can make both of your math classes into Honors program instead. And yes, you SHOULD take Honors English all the way to senior year's AP English level. For senior year, try to make ALL of your classes AP level, which is actually college-level courses in high school. That way, you can take the AP exams at the end of senior year and, if you pass, you will get to skip most, if not all, of the entire college freshman year.

As for extracurricular activities, don't just be "members," but rather aim for the LEADERSHIP roles, such as President, Vice-President of each club, or Captain of sports teams. These positions will help you stand out from the crowd of applicants.

Good luck!

Answer 3

It is really hard to answer questions for someone who is still a while away from applying, because all of their admissions requirements depend upon things you haven't yet completed. Keep in mind that the things they consider most important in applicants are the essay, rigor of the high school program, GPA and SAT scores. Obviously, if your goals are met (all As, higher SAT) it would improve your chances, but there is never a guarantee of that. Make sure that you don't let the extracurriculars ruin your academic record. Of course they care about that, but not as much as they do about your coursework. I think it is certainly worth thinking of applying, especially if everything works out well for you over the next year, but make sure you (I would say this to anyone applying to UCLA, because it is so competitive) have a backup plan.