<p>Does anyone know in detail the UCLA point system? And what is the cut off point for it?</p>
<p>the way cal/ucla seem to work is that they categorize you using a point system based off who is a "definite" candidate, "maybe definite", "unsure", "not an admit" based off your grades/ec's/sats and then after you are in a category, your essay determines whether you move up or down in that chain. the top of the "definite" candidates probably don't even get their essays read because there simply isn't enough time to cover all the apps. the point system used i have heard is similar to ucsd's and uc davis' that is public information. for cal/ucla, there are so many people that meet the criteria of "definite" and "maybe definite" based off the point system, that essays end up being one of the most if not the most important element of the application.</p>
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<p>wow, but I can't seem to find the point system online. could you help me out?</p>
<p>UCLA DOESNT have a point system. they are much more holistic than the other UC's that convert qualities into points. 4 admissions officers must decide to accept you, and if they do, then you are accepted. each of the 4 evaluate you holistically, based on everything you've accomplished. this is similar to the practices of most non-numbers driven schools (a.k.a. most of the top schools).</p>
<p>^ in other words, your perfect SAT SCores and GPA won't be the only thing that will get you in liek the other UC's besides UCB. Your ec's and essays matter so much it isn't even funny. They reject tons of people with high SAT and GPA scores because of lack of ec's/ crappy essays/ etc. Think UCLA and UCB as a IVY League admissions except without the crazy low acceptance rate</p>
<p>Pretty much.</p>
<p>So if a have a relatively below average GPA (3.96 weighted), slightly above average SAT (2100), very impressive/unique ECs, and solid essay, do I have a good chance to get in?</p>
<p>I'd say you're a match in-state, match/reach out-of-state.</p>
<p>UCLA has a lower acceptance rate than Cornell.</p>
<p>Hence why this dolt got into Cornell.</p>
<p>Yeah, I'm in state. I was actually born at UCLA medical center, and my dad is currently a professor there...</p>
<p>You have a good shot. What does your dad do work on?</p>
<p>r-akt,
If your dad is a professor there, then there is no reason that you will get rejected. In fact, I am sure you will get in. </p>
<p>Flopsy,
Really? UCLA has a lower acceptance rate? I am amazed.</p>
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r-akt,
If your dad is a professor there, then there is no reason that you will get rejected. In fact, I am sure you will get in.
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<p>This if very untrue. I have at least two friends with family working at UCLA who didn't get in. The UCs couldn't care less.</p>
<p>And yes, UCLA has a lower acceptance rate.</p>
<p>He's a physiology professor, and yeah, he pretty much has no influence on whether I get in or not, unless I how somehow incorporate him into my essay.</p>