2.9 applying to UC's..... in desperate need of discussion

Chance Me / Match Me!
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  1. You need to have a minimum UC GPA of 3.0 as an in-state applicant to apply to any UC.

http://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc

  1. If you do make the cutoff, you also need to meet the a-g course requirements with grades of C or higher.

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/a-g-requirements/

What are your test scores and EC’s? Based off your posted Stats, you do not qualify for a UC with your GPA. If your UC GPA is above 3.0, it is highly unlikely you will be able to get an acceptance other than maybe UC Merced.

I gave you a link that shows the average UC GPA/SAT/ACT scores from last year for each UC. You can judge for yourself if it is even worth trying to apply. Your best chances would be to attend a CC and use TAG to transfer into a UC.

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/uc-freshman-application-data.pdf

You have an interesting story to tell and your essays may give you a boost but the UC’s are very Stats driven especially UCI/UCD. If you are a recruited athlete, then this would be a different story.

Good Luck.