<p>hey guys, I applied to Irvine and the anxiety is killing me despite my pretty meh scores</p>
<p>Hispanic (Mexican) Male. (U.S. Citizen)
First generation
Low-income family
3.11 UC GPA
3.3 GPA (UW)
Top 13% (Class of 596)
- School is top 5 worst schools in California</p>
<p>SATs
Reading: 550
Math: 460
Writing: 560
1570 </p>
<p>ACT
Composite: 22 </p>
<p>AP Classes:</p>
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<p>AP US History [1] -- 10th grade
AP Biology [1] -- 11th grade
AP European History [1] -- 10th grade
AP Spanish Language [3] -- 11th grade
AP English Language/Comprehension [3] -- 11th grade
AP Physics B [taking -- expecting a 5]
AP Calculus AB [taking -- not expecting to pass]
AP English Literature [taking -- expecting a 4] </p>
<p>EC's :</p>
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<p>-Varsity Volleyball
-MESA for 3 years
-AP Council Class of 2012 Adviser
-Art Academy in the 10th grade
-Squires [a community service club]
-Organized Event Superviser </p>
<p>Awards:</p>
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<li>Certified National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I Drill Press Operator </li>
<li>RC-1 Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Judge (not sure if this falls under here)</li>
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<p>Your GPA and SAT are both considerably low for the UC system…</p>
<p>I’d say you might have a shot at UCI because of your status as a first generation and minority student…you have some solid EC’s too which is good to see. It’s a small chance. </p>
<p>It’s a definite no for Business Administration or any Engineering though…just my thoughts.</p>
<p>Before I say anything let me say this; there is always hope!</p>
<p>I’m a 4th year at UCI working towards my B.S. Civil Engineering. I transferred in Fall 2010.</p>
<p>I’m assuming you’re coming out of High school and not transferring. I believe the stats from UCI’s website states that the average GPA for incoming freshman is 3.8, and transfers is 3.0. Your SAT scores are a little below average if you’re looking to get into any Science / Engineering major. However, if you’re more towards the Humanities / Social Sciences you may stand a chance, (again, there is still always hope).</p>
<p>Speaking as an Engineering student, ITS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE! I consider myself average amongst the engineering students, (at least within the Civil Engineering department). UCI has a lot of smart students, and they recruit a lot of smart students. Whether or not you do / don’t get in, don’t let that detour you from giving 100% towards your academic career! </p>
<p>And last piece of advice…once you get to whatever college your going to, GET INVOLVED! Talk to professors, grad students, clubs, organizations, research!</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>Doesn’t matter what we all have to say. Keep faith.</p>