Chance me please? Out of state - Illinois

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<p>Hello, I was reading about UCLA and everything about it grabbed my attention. I am out of state and was wondering if that hurt my chances of getting in or not. I'm still a junior so I hope to improve my stats throughout senior year, but here they are:</p>

<p>ACT Scores:
Composite: 33
Math: 36
Science: 35
English: 31
Reading: 30</p>

<p>GPA:
Weighted: 4.4
Unweighted: 3.7
Ranked top 2.7% out of 990 students.
Major: CS/CE</p>

<p>Took all honors courses available.</p>

<p>AP Courses:
AP Government/Politcs - 4
AP Macroeconomics - 5
AP Language and Composition - Currently taking
AP US History - Currently Taking</p>

<p>Senior AP Courses:
AP Physics
AP Chemistry
AP Psychology
AP English Literature
AP Calculus BC</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
National Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Summer Engineering Programs
Tutoring
400+ Hours of community service</p>

<p>Jobs:
Dining server at a senior living home</p>

<p>Thanks! :)</p>

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<p>I’d say this is a high match to low reach right now for you. Therefore, make sure to write really strong essays. Extracurriculars are a bit weak but your ACT/gpa make up for it.</p>

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<p>Out of state (OOS) admits usually have higher statistics, but I think you have good stats. I don’t think being OOS exactly hurts or helps you. Yes, UCLA has been admitting more OOS recently because OOS students have higher tuition fees than in-state students. But overall, I think the admit rate for in-state and OOS applicants hovers around 20%. Your GPA and ACT scores should be able to get you in if your essay is just as good.</p>

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<p>A strong personal statement is necessary especially for out of state.</p>