Hello, I just finished my junior year and I was wondering if I could get into a decent UC with this info.
GPA: 3.0
SAT: 1430
I want to know if it is possible to get into a UC, or if people have gotten in with similar scores.
Thanks
Your stats are low for UC’s.You will be an easy rejection. If you can increase your SAT score like a 2100+, then probably you will have a chance. UC’s like to see grade and scores. Have you considered other schools?
Have you considered to take the ACT?
What’s your UC GPA?
http://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/
Your only chance may be UC Merced and even that will be a Reach.
You should consider some Cal States such as Sac State, Sonoma, Stanislaus, San Marcos, Channel Islands etc… Your chances will be much better.
UCs are pretty unlikely with your GPA/SAT combination. I’l add Monterrey and Humboldt to the list of CSUs above.
Good luck
What if I increased my SAT Score a bit? maybe around 1800-2000. is it still no use?
That’s a pretty drastic increase from what you have now. You shouldn’t stick your nose up at CSUs though, they are respected by California employers and remarkably affordable.
@collegekid1223 what is your UC GPA? If it is below 3.0, then you can’t apply to any CSU or UC.
Yeah my UC gpa is a 3.0 flat
Even with a 2000 SAT, the UCs are pretty unlikely because of your 3.0 GPA. If you are dead set on a UC, you can transfer in as a Jr.
A significant bump if your SAT would open the door to several more CSUs including CalPoly Pomona
CSU’s GPA cutoff is usually a 2.0 and UC GPA is 3.0. CSU’s are a great alternative in cost and academics. Much will depend upon your major, but you can get an excellent education at a CSU.
Even with a higher SAT score, your GPA is still low for all the UC’s. Average for UC Merced was a 3.61 last year and UC Riverside was 3.77. Your essays and EC’s could give you a boost and it is worth apply to these two schools, but have some solid backup schools on your list. There is always CCC for 2 years and TAG to transfer into the UC’s as an option.
Yeah, I am looking into many CSUs, but obviously if I got into a UC it would be great. My major is cs anyway.
My ECs consist of many club activities, but one of my main ECs is being a vice president of a
non profit organization. Would these help
Are there indecent UCs?
Having a leadership position will help but the UC’s will consider GPA/Test scores/HS rigor and essays over EC’s.
There is nothing magical about the UC’s and some Cal States such as CSULB/Cal Poly SLO/SDSU are considered on par with UCM/UCR, so work on a realistic list where you have a good chance for acceptances. Good Luck.