Any Chance at UCLA

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>from one of the top schools in the nation.
Moved around alot Sophomore year (to Kansas and back)
and this really affected my GPA</p>

<p>Applying to Aerospace Engineering</p>

<p>My stats</p>

<p>UC GPA - 3.79
-GPA UW - 3.55
In 10th grade I changed schools 2ce I moved to KS and back, Lost all of my furniture,
it was a shock, furthermore I did not get the classes I wanted upon returning and my high school did not use my transfer grades.
I am sending the UC's a copy though and I hope they use my KS first semester sophomore grades because then my UC GPA jumps to 4.00
This was a real tragedy, because otherwise I would be looking good for Cal and stuff, oh well =)</p>

<p>SAT - 2290
CR - 760
M - 800
W - 730</p>

<p>Subjects
Math 2 - 790
Physics - 740</p>

<p>ACT 34</p>

<p>EC's
Astronomy Club - President (12), Treasurer(11) , 10, 9
Philosophy Club - President (12), 11, 10, 9
Robotics Engineering (we compete at JPL/Caltech etc.) 12, 11
LEO Club - 9,10,11,12 - various projects and hours
Tutor Volunteer Association 12, 11 (Math + Science)
Self taught electric guitarist - 9,10,11,12</p>

<p>Awards
California Scholarship Federation(CSF) 10,11,12
Principals Recognition Roll - 11
AP Scholar
Had Project Hosted in Arcadia Historical Museum
Tutoring Certification</p>

<p>Work Exp.
Tutor for pay -Math + Physics</p>

<p>AP Scores
Calculus AB - 5
Physics C Mech - 5
Physics C - E&M - 5</p>

<p>Senior Schedule
AP Bio
AP Comp Sci
AP Stats
Calc CD Honors
Econ
English 12</p>

<h2>Adv. Robotics Engr.</h2>

<p>GOOD LUCK to everybody that is applying</p>

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<p>Well, your extracurriculars and test scores are on par…maybe even above for UCLA
The only thing that is low is your GPA. Nonetheless, with good essays I’m sure you’ll get in</p>

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<p>Hopefully you filled out the spot on the app for extenuating circumstances. I think other than the GPA you’re looking good.</p>

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<p>Much more than a chance.</p>

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<p>For my circumstances I put them in the “additional information” box</p>

<p>Thanks for the replies guys,
I always though I had no chance for UCLA because I thought their GPA was like 4.4</p>

<p>lol, I though I had no chance at UCLA but some chance at cal
now I see that it is the other way around
thanks</p>

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<p>You have a great shot at both. Your SAT/ACT is fantastic. GPA isn’t the best, but honestly your circumstances will be taken into account, and it’s still pretty solid. Overall I would say you’re a lock for at least 1 of them (UCLA or Cal).</p>

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<p>Thank youm I really hope so especially UCLA</p>

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<p>UCLA Engineering (from what the Dean and admissions committee told me 4 years ago) only looks at numbers, they throw out your personal statement.</p>

<p>Having said that, your numbers don’t look too bad. The GPA seems a bit low (I was 4.53 weighted, 3.95 unweighted). However, your test scores are stellar. I wouldn’t be surprised if you get into UCLA.Good luck in UCLA. I’m actually a UCLA Aerospace Engineering graduate (as of dec 2009). Feel free to private msg me any questions…and one bit of advice - rock your classes…there is no reason why you shouldn’t. You’ll have so many more opportunities with a solid gpa. A lot of people i know party it up first quarter and have a terrible start in college…make it your goal to have atleast a 3.5</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot, I will PM you some questions soon,</p>

<p>thanks for the chance,</p>

<p>Does UCLA Eng. look at SAT more than GPA?</p>

<p>I will definetely aim to get a stellar GPA in college, because I have learned how devastating a low GPA can be in high school, even if one has talent.</p>

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<p>I’m really not sure if they look at SAT more than GPA. I would assume GPA is weighted more. Nonetheless, chances are you’ll get in.</p>

<p>And you’re totally right about the GPA thing. I ended w/ a 3.9 :)</p>