Chance of Admission UC Berkeley UCLA?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - GENERAL
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Just out of curiosity, if a UC applicant had a 4.08 UC capped GPA, 3.75 UC UW, and a 4.33 UC Weighted, BUT they got a 1550 or higher on the SAT, do you think this applicant would have a chance at admission to UC Berkeley or UCLA?

Please let me know thanks

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it’s in the reach category, but you’re in the running, in general. For some majors like EECS for either UCB or UCLA, chances are tiny. My kid got into Berkeley L&S last year with almost the same stats. The UCs are very holistic, so a lot of times it comes down to secondary things like essays, course rigor, leadership and ECs.

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Below is some statistical information for admit rates for Capped Weighted UC GPA. These are not major specific, so as stated by @ProfessorPlum168, competitive majors will have lower admit rates and require higher stats overall. Also remember, stats alone will not get you an acceptance. Your overall application including essays, EC’s, HS course rigor etc… will be considered.

2018 Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 3.80-4.19 capped weighted and not major specific:
UCB: 10%
UCLA: 9%
UCSD: 34%
UCSB: 38%
UCD: 41%
UCI: 38%
UCSC: 70%
UCR: 84%
UCM: 95%

2018 UC capped weighted GPA averages:
UCB: 4.23
UCLA: 4.23
UCSD: 4.16
UCSB: 4.13
UCI: 4.13
UCD: 4.11
UCSC: 3.96
UCR: 3.81
UCM: 3.71

2018 Data:
25th - 75th percentiles for SAT:

UCB: 1360-1540

UCLA: 1340-1540
UCSD: 1300-1520
UCSB: 1270-1500
UCD: 1220-1480
UCI: 1230-1490
UCSC: 1210-1450
UCR: 1130-1380
UCM: 1020-1280

  • BERKELEY

  • Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
  • Important: Extracurricular activities, Volunteer work, Work experience
  • Considered: Character/personal qualities, First generation college student, State residency, AP/IBLH exam scores
  • Note: Thorough review of academic performance; likely contribution to intellectual and cultural vitality of the campus; diversity in personal background and experience; demonstrated qualities in leadership, motivation, concern for others and community; non-academic achievement in the performing arts, athletics or employment; demonstrated interest in major.
  • LOR's by invitation only as of 2017
    • LOS ANGELES
  •   Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores

  •   Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience

  •   Considered: First generation college student, Geographical residence, AP/IBHL exam scores

  •   Note: GPA, test scores, course work, number of and performance in honors and AP courses most important. Essay considered. Strong senior program important. Extracurricular activities, honors and awards also reviewed.
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both are reaches for you. I’d consider UCSC, UCR and UCM as matches. UCD, UCI and UCSB are a coin toss. Also take a look at SDSU and perhaps some privates (LMU and USD).