Intended major: Math/Econ
State: CA
Current School: UC Santa Barbara
Schools applied: only UCLA
AP Credit: 44 quarter units
Overall GPA: 3.88
Major GPA: 4.00*
Gender: Male
Income bracket: Upper middle
*Sadly, I lost this with an A- in Linear Algebra in Winter 2021, but I put it as 4.00 because that grade does not factor into the GPA used for admissions. If it was factored in, my major GPA would be 3.92, which is still good.
Extracurriculars: Part-time accounting job, summer sales job, Model UN in high school, including a fundraising competition I led where I drastically raised turnout over previous years. Overall, I did far more in high school EC-wise.
Essays: I think I did very well with this. I was clear and provided concrete examples of my leadership experience, along with why UCLA would be a better campus for me. I talked about the campus environment, my major, and the ECs at UCLA. I also had a current UCLA student read them, and she gave them high marks.
Strengths: Strong essays, good GPA, and I will have my GEs done at UCSB.
Weaknesses: Lack of ECs from UCSB, and one B+ in my first of 2 writing classes wrecked my GPA. Fortunately, I got an A in the second one so I hope they see it.