<p>I didn't do so well in high school. Although I never failed a class, I got a lot of C's in classes like English and math. My GPA when I graduated was an overall 2.7. I went to CC with the intent to turn things around and get into a top-tier UC. My GPA so far (at CC) is a 3.5. I realize that's below average for a competative major at UCLA, but I want to show the adcoms that I indeed do have an upward trend. Will they look at my high school grades and if not, can I show them? Thanks.</p>
<p>No, the UC adcoms don’t ever take high school grades into consideration… nor can they, because you don’t send in your high school transcripts until after you’re admitted.</p>
<p>Sending them in early to help your case also wouldn’t be allowed, much like sending in letters of recommendation isn’t allowed. They weigh all applicants based on the same criteria; it wouldn’t be fair to take in extra factors that may help one applicant but not another.</p>
<p>Your GPA is good enough to get you into a competitive major, just make sure you truly shine in your ECs/ work experience.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>I don’t see why you couldn’t mention it in your personal statement if you can relate it to the prompts.</p>