Applicant with lower GPA

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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Hello!

I’m looking to major in business economics.

Here are my stats:
ACT: 32
UW GPA: 3.8
W GPA: 4.13
Ap classes taken: 8

Ive gotten a 5 on psychology, micro, and macro econ
Ive gotten a 4 in US history, world history, stats, and lang
Ive gotten a 3 in human geography

What are my chances of admission to UCLA?

Thank you.

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UC GPA same as weighted GPA? Other than your stats and AP scores, what is your intended major? EC’s?

  • Los Angeles

  • Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
  • Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
  • Considered: First generation college student, Geographical residence
  • Note: GPA, test scores, course work, number of and performance in honors and AP courses most important. Essay considered. Strong senior program important. Extracurricular activities, honors and awards also reviewed.

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Thank’s for the reply.

My unweighted GPA is 3.8, whereas my weighted is 4.13 (on a 4.0 scale where AP counts as 5). My intended major is business economics.

My extracurriculars include national, state, and local awards for being finalists at debate tournaments. I am my team’s debate captain, I attended the governor’s scholars program of my state (the program selects a small number of applicants to attend a college campus and students are awarded with full tuition to almost every instate college), I’m an academic all-american through the national speech and debate league.

Additionally, I’m apart of beta club where I volunteer in my city, and am taking 5 AP classes this year. I’m mixed (half asian and white) from a low income family.

Thank you for the help!

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My UC GPA is 3.978

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Hello, I was in your exact situation last year since I had a lower UW GPA, but I managed to get in. I believe my unweighted is the same as yours, and my weighted GPA was only a 4.04 (My school only offers 4 APs). I’m sure you have a decent chance since your ACT scores are higher than their average. You still have time, don’t stress about if you’re going to get in and write some amazing essays; they really help your chances. Best of luck.

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Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 3.80-4.19:
UCLA: 14%

This data does not consider test scores, EC’s and essays, so your chances should be higher since you have some National awards and solid test scores.

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Thank you all so much!