Hi, I was wondering what are my chances at getting into Cal Poly Pomona and other schools such as UCI and UCR. I am entering my senior year and I have an accumulative 3.9 gpa but from grades 10-12 I have a 4.1. My score on the new SAT is 1100 but I plan on retaking it to get a higher score. I don’t have much extracurricular activities to put on my application. What are my chances at cal poly and UCs?
UC GPA (capped weighted)?
https://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/
Intended major?
SAT is on the low side for UC’s and depending upon major for CPP.
CPP does not consider EC’s but UC’s will which could impact your chances.
Is CPP your local Cal state?
http://www.calstate.edu/sas/onestopkiosk/documents/CSULocalAdmission-ServiceAreas.pdf
I went on rogerhub to check and it says I have an unweighted of 3.75,weighted of 4.31 and 3.97 in weighted and capped. Im not sure if the 4.31 is correct. I intend to major in business or a type of engineering major but I am still deciding. Yes cal poly Pomona is my local cal state. I know the SAT score is low but I intend on retaking it. If I do not get a better score is the score high enough for cpp. CPP doesn’t look at ECs at all?
For Business at CPP, I think you are good. For Engineering, definitely ump up your test scores and even more so for the UC’s. UCR/UCI Business and Engineering will be tough with current test scores. Although UC’s tend to be more GPA focused, you still need competitive overall stats.
Freshman admit rates (2016) for UC GPA of 3.80-4.19:
UCB: 14%
UCLA: 14%
UCSD: 44%
UCSB: 54%
UCD: 58%
UCI: 65%
UCSC: 85%
UCR: 94%
UCM: 96%
I would add CSU Fullerton and Long Beach to your list and if you get your test scores up a bit, SDSU. All have good programs for both majors.
UCI Freshman Profile:::
Averages
High School GPA: 4.10
ACT Composite Score: 29
SAT Old Test Total: 2100
SAT Old Test Verbal: 670
SAT Old Test Math: 740
SAT Old Test Writing: 700
SAT New Test Total: 1310
SAT New Test Verbal: 630
SAT New Test Math: 670
Admit Rate, Overall
85,097 applicants
31,105 admits
36.6% admission rate
67.9% of all admits are California residents
Lets say I end with the gpa I stated above but I raise my SAT score to 1300-1400. Because I plan on taking the SAT 2 more times. If I accomplish this, what are my chances with cpp and my chances with the UCs. I have close to nothing to put on my college app. I have one club I participated in but I plan on volunteering a lot before applications are due. What are good amount of hours? If I get a good amount of hours will I make it in? If I don’t get the hours, will I still be able to make it? Thank you.
EC’s are not considered for CPP, so you should have a decent chance for Business, but a higher SAT score will definitely help for Engineering.
For the UC’s, GPA/Test Scores/HS course rigor and essays are Very important. EC’s are important and they like to see applicants do something outside of school so lack of EC’s is not an automatic rejection, but they do not want just academic drones. Also trying to add a lot of EC’s or volunteering hours as a last ditch effort will also not go over very well. All you can do is participate in some EC’s you enjoy but not for the sake of “looking good” for any particular college.
Here is what the UC’s are looking for in their applicants:
- Berkeley
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
- Important: Extracurricular activities, Volunteer work, Work experience
- Considered: Character/personal qualities, First generation college student, State residency
- Note: Thorough review of academic performance; likely contribution to intellectual and cultural vitality of the campus; diversity in personal background and experience; demonstrated qualities in leadership, motivation, concern for others and community; non-academic achievement in the performing arts, athletics or employment; demonstrated interest in major.
- LOR's by invitation only as of 2017
- Davis
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
- Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work
- Considered: First generation college student, Geographical residence, State residency, Work experience
- Note: Scholastic achievement most important, followed by school and community activities, academic interests, special circumstances, special achievements and awards
- Irvine
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Extracurricular activities, Level of applicant's interest, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
- Important: Character/personal qualities, Class rank
- Considered: First generation college student, Geographical residence, State residency
- Note: Demonstrated record of academic preparation, educational engagement, talent and skills important.
- 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.
- Merced
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
- Important: Class rank, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability
- Considered: Character/personal qualities, First generation college student, Geographical residence, Level of applicant's interest, Recommendations, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience
- Note: Academic record and test scores determine eligibility.
- Riverside
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
- Considered: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, First generation college student, State residency, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
- Note: A fixed weight point system comprehensive review model that culminates in an Academic Index Score to determine admission for incoming freshmen.
- San Diego
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
- Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, First generation college student, State residency, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
- Note: High school course pattern, GPA, essay and test scores most important. Admission for out-of-state applicants more selective than for residents.
- Santa Barbara
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
- Considered: Character/personal qualities, Class rank, Extracurricular activities, First generation college student, Level of applicant's interest, State residency, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
- Note: Eligibility established by high school GPA, course requirement, and SAT scores. Special consideration for disadvantaged students.
- Santa Cruz
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores, State residency
- Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, First generation college student, Geographical residence, Talent/ability
- Considered: Volunteer work, Work experience
- Note: Test scores, GPA in required subjects most important. Personal statement very important.