<p>Is the OP sure that his GPA is a UC GPA? It looks like a cumulative. If it isn't, you should put all your grades up so someone can calculate it. His ACT more than trumps his SAT, so there really isn't much need to retake that. Also, low income and first gen. college WILL affect his admissions, potentially adding 600 pts to his total. I think even if his GPA were bad, that leaves him with at least a possibility for admission (like adding .6 to your GPA)</p>