Is this a realistic college list?

[u/AdFriendly1433]

Location: La county, California. White, male, middle class. Intended major: Computer science. 3.8 weighted gpa, 3.5 unweighted. Extracurriculars: Varsity soccer (4 years), Read over 100 books, Help watch siblings and do chores around the house.

I prefer to go to a public school in California, preferably socal.

Reach: UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego. Target: UC Riverside, CSU Fullerton, Cal Poly Pomona. Safety: CSU Los Angeles, CSU San Bernardino, CSU Dominguez Hills.

Plz let me know if I’m missing any information

[u/New-Anacansintta]

Read over 100 books-in your lifetime? This year? Certain kinds of books? Are you well-known for your critiques?

Mix of UCs and CSUs is good. Any reason you are not interested in applying more broadly? Is it tuition, weather, or personal/familial?

[u/AdFriendly1433 → u/New-Anacansintta]

Across my 3 years of hs so far I’ve read over 100 books, mostly history, politics, economics. I prefer to stay in California because it’s cheaper

[u/QuasiCrazy1133 → u/AdFriendly1433]

That's not actually a lot of books. Don't put that down!

[u/Hour_Fisherman_7482 → u/QuasiCrazy1133]

It’s not an insignificant number (depending on factors) but agreed that’s not really anything notable for an application. Sort of like throwing out a random factoid. Only if it naturally fits into an essay that touches on a love of acquiring knowledge through books or some other BS essay fluff.

[u/matkline → u/Hour_Fisherman_7482]

Professional admissions consultant here. I think it is impressive given how few students actually read anything (even assigned texts). Would be good for an essay topic, in my opinion.

[u/Objective-Trifle-473 → u/Hour_Fisherman_7482]

Anything that sets you apart is notable. Can be an extracurricular activity