<p>ACT: 28
GPA (according to the UC Calculator): 4.50
Class Rank: approximately the top 7% (we are not officially told, but I got a book award which is given to only the top 10% or higher).</p>
<p>Subject Tests:
770 (US History)
730 (Spanish without listening)</p>
<p>Estimated AP Scores:
AP US: 5
AP English Language: 4</p>
<p>Extra Circulars:
3 years involvement on the school newspaper (2 years as editor in chief)
4 years involvement in wrestling
Co-president of the GSA
Co-president of the young democrats club
Helping to start a chapter of the Spanish NHS
-I am also likely to be elected president
NHS
I started my own charity in Jamaica
-I was able to raise enough money to donate 2 iPad Minies, a desktop computer, 60 1gb flash drives, and a wireless router
-I also spent two weeks last year teaching literacy in a local school (I didn't return this year due to financial restrictions but I will be returning next year)
Tutoring</p>
<p>My essay is about how the death of my brother completely changed me (for the better) and how it motivated me to view the world with far more compassion and to start my charity (if anyone would like to read it I can send it along to them).
Something else I will probably include on a supplemental essay are the challenges/harassment I've faced as being an openly gay student in my town, and how that has made me a beacon of sorts for those who are struggling with their sexuality</p>
<p>Awards:
Simsbury Scholars (2 years) (an award given by my school for making high honors every quarter (straight A's, a rather challenging feat at my high school which is ranked in the top 400 in the nation)).
COLT Award (2 years (Given to individuals who show both excellence and passion for foreign language).</p>
<p>Your ACT is a little low but everything else looks good. Since UCLA has been leaning toward a more holistic review of applications, you have a good chance. I would consider retaking the ACT. Good Luck.</p>
<p>“GPA (according to the UC Calculator): 4.50”</p>
<p>Capped or Uncapped? If it’s capped, then it’s a yellow flag. It’s very high, meaning you took fewer a-g classes than the typical competitive applicant. Normal capped UC GPA is 4.3.</p>
<p>What do you mean by capped or uncapped? of my 5 core classes, 3 of them were AP/Honors. I got 1 B in a honors English class my Freshman year, but the UC calculator said to enter grades post freshman year. All I did was put in the number of A’s I’ve gotten over the past two years (12) plus my honors credits (6). Without my electives in my GPA, according to the calculator, I have a 4.6. I used this calculator: <a href=“Cal State Apply | CSU”>Cal State Apply | CSU;
<p>Sorry to double post, but I was too late to edit my above post:</p>
<p>Sorry, I’m new to everything UC and a little bit of the terminology. I took 5 a-g classes each year (in total 20 a-g classes combined for my junior and senior year as per semester). 3 of the 5 were honors. Always straight A’s.</p>
<p>I was dumb and included electives and didn’t do it by semester before.</p>
<p>I’m assuming when you said 12, that’s by year and not semester. If that’s the case your UC GPA capped is 4.33 (12 As, 4 years honors/AP). Your UC GPA uncapped is 4.5. </p>
<p>See what I mean when the capped UC GPA is too high? That means that you have taken fewer a-g classes than the typical applicant. My daughter was accepted to UCLA (Regents). I think she had 26 semesters/13 years of a-g classes between her 10th-11th grade (including summers in between). </p>
<p>yeah I understand what you’re saying about it being too high. But what I don’t understand is how taking the each a-g per year (minus the arts) would be uncompetitive.</p>
<p>I would say that all of the aspects of your application look extremely strong with the exception of your ACT score. Of course, it is not a bad score by any means, but if you would really like to solidify your chances, I would aim for a 30 or higher. However, standardized test scores don’t make or break applicants so be confident and keep trying and best of luck in the process! </p>
I honestly would not think that it will hurt you. If you will not be accepted to UCLA or Berkeley, it might be because of your ACT score more than anything.</p>
<p>That said though, it’s a fact that the more a-g classes that you take, the higher your chance. Look below for UCLA’s admitted freshmen for 2014. Specifically look for “Overall College Preparatory Semesters”.</p>
<p>You said you have the 20 semesters for 10 and 11. I’m guessing you probably about 8 semester Freshmen year. That makes it 28 semesters. If your senior year is loaded, you’ll have 12. So your total would be 40. It’s not bad, but the most competitive applicant would have more than 47 semesters.</p>
<p>I have a question in regards to how I should calculate my UC GPA. I haven’t taken any AP classes, but I have
taken five honors courses. Then my junior year I transferred to a school where I live and take university classes at Western Kentucky University. At the new school I have earned thirty-four college credit hours. With this said, how should I treat my university classes? I’m assuming they would be weighted as an AP class? Also, if you could please chance me for all of the UC’s as well I would appreciate that! I really want to attend a college in California. Thank you!</p>
<p>UCR- safety
UCM- safety
UCSC- low match
UCSB- mid match
UCI-low match
UCD- match
UCSD- mid match
UCB- reach
UCLA- reach</p>
<p>UCLA treats grades, class rankings, and test scores as a priority first and foremost. Get your ACT score up to 30+ and I’d say you have an even better shot- you already have a great shot though.</p>
and a little bit of the terminology. I took 5 a-g classes each year (in total 20 a-g classes combined for my junior and senior year as per semester). 3 of the 5 were honors. Always straight A’s.</p>