<p>My main question is how do they look at rigor? I've taken 6 AP's junior year and numerous honors soph year and 6 AP's senior year and 15 College level classes during the summer. Pretty much I've taken 42+ semesters worth of college level courses, while they only weight 8. All these classes are uc approved and transferable so they weight these courses as well in the high school gpa. My main problem is that I didn't know about the 8 semester cap! Why would they consider rigor if they only count 8 semesters of classes? it's crazy! Pretty much I did a whole year of GE classes in one summer and all my AP credits for 12 ap classes should put me at another year... so 2 years completed of college?</p>
<p>Stats:
Capped GPA: 3.8 to around 4.05
Uncapped weighted: 4.65 ( rank 1/570 for 10-11 grade gpa ONLY)
Most rigorous courseload out of 570 kids</p>
<p>There's a huge difference there and I was wondering if I put all this info in the additonal information section how much effect would it have?I hate this 8 semester thingy. :(</p>
<p>Look at the UC website, which explains what they look for. One thing that is important is rigor of courses, including in the senior year. You look like a strong candidate on the numbers. Good luck!</p>
<p>This is one of the most ridiculous posts I have ever seen.. And I'm not trying to sound rude, but you're GOING to get into all of those. You have exceeded the limit! why are you tripping so hard, stop worrying and live life, get your head out of a book, realize what life is all about. You have done a fantastic job in high school, and there is no way these colleges will reject you.</p>
<p>I don't think you understand. My father passed away finals week of sophmore year and my mother was hospitalized for a year after the incident. Both were physicians. I got 3 B's sophmore year and numerous other B's junior year. Have no C's though. I just want to explain some stuff on my application, but I can't see the additional information page. I got 15 A's in UC transferable courses, so hopefuly that should help.</p>
<p>god forbid you get a B in a class. christ, why does everyone on this forum think getting like 2 or 3 B's ever is going to get them rejected from a college? you have a 4.65!</p>
<p>We've only seen his GPA, which isn't enough to tell whether he'll get into Berkeley/UCLA. It's not that easy to get in; essays are extremely important, and good ECs/scores are necessary too. In comparison to HYPS, Berkeley/UCLA in-state aren't nearly as difficult. But in comparison to others, they're very selective, even for in-staters (with 45-50k applicants, they have to be).</p>
<p>What's your UW GPA? "Numerous" Bs does not look good; the average UW GPA for Berkeley is a 3.9.</p>
<p>To the OP: The UC application has typically included a section, apart from the personal statement/essays, that allows an applicant to include additional information that does not fit into the essay questions or show up on the hs transcript, but has impacted the student's performance in some way.</p>
<p>Dear Firebird, My heart tugs at your recent loss.</p>
<p>Do you know if you're top 4% of your class? Because if you are, then all those add'l courses are UN-capped, as ELC works differently than non-ELC candidates.</p>
<p>If you are top 15% or so, U.C. will receive your transcript in your sr. yr. to study for themselves. (Early fall) UC asks the highschools who participate in e.l.c. to send the top segment to U.C., and U.C. will determine who is actually top 4% based on weighting. Given that you admit that soph & jr. years (the important ones for UC) were the yrs. you got several B's, then perhaps you are not 4%, but I don't know what kind of a highschool you go to.</p>
<p>Still, as others have said, you are prime positioned for acceptances to several high-level U.C.'s, & congratulations to you for weathering this significant personal loss in your life -- a loss which you should reference on your application & which will be taken into consideration when the admissions committees reviews those 'B's." You will have significant points in the "rigor" category which will more than compensate for the B's. Not getting C's or worse when a parent dies is in itself commendable. I think you will find that when you begin working on the actual app, there are many opportunties to spell out the rigor you indicate. You might want to print out a rough blank copy to work on before engaging in the online submission. If you need any assistance later, I'll be glad to provide it.</p>
<p>UCI and Davis are likely safeties. However, without test scores, the big three are still unknowns. Note, SD is more formulaic, but Cal and UCLA READ those essays. But, the computer does show a capped gpa and an uncapped so the readers will definitely see your course rigor.</p>
<p>I am sorry for your personal loss. Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>btw: to answer your original question, the UCs cap bonus points for admissions eligibility bcos some high schools don't even offer one bonus-point class.</p>
<p>It's weird because I got a 2.86 first semester of high school ( divorce+deaths) and now I have 11 A's in college clasees ( 5.0). It's weird how things change and progress through adversity. </p>
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- Duke University</p>