<p>Asian
Biology major
5 AP’s
4.12 weighted
3.96 unweighted
1620 SAT
30 ACT
1 year cross country
4 year tennis
Presidential volunteering award
Mediocre personal statements, good grammar but not a lot of depth</p>
<p>Your GPA and amount of APs seems fair. Sad to say, but your SAT does not qualify you for UC Davis as an Asian biology major. I am Asian in Microbio, so don’t think this is a racist comment. The reality is you will probably need something 2050-2100+ to stand a good chance as a bio major applicant. The UC system is getting more competitive each year so numbers are getting more and more important as well. Consider taking the ACT again if you can, I was admitted with a 34 (which I think is moderately high for UCD averages). I think a 32 will put you in as a good applicant. </p>
<p>Not sure about your ECs. I personally don’t think personal statements have a huge impact on your application. </p>
<p>I would say you’re a decent-low fit for UCD.</p>
<p>For personal statements, what a Cal admissions rep told me a couple years ago is that personal statements can be a big boost to your app, but don’t bring it down at all if they’re mediocre. It’s just a missed opportunity to boost your app.</p>
<p>That said, you still have enough time to edit them. I would try to edit them and make them stronger if at all possible. Likewise, I would retake the ACT and try to score higher to solidify your chances. If you have to pick only one to improve, go for the ACT because that affects your application more.</p>
<p>I also didn’t join any clubs at my school because I underestimated extracurriculars, would that hurt me?</p>
<p>It’s good to should involvement in clubs as something you show genuine interest and passion in. That being said, admissions typically look for leadership in club activities, so officer positions would fulfill that “requirement”. Obviously, you can should leadership in other activities.</p>
<p>[Freshman</a> admission profile | UC Admissions](<a href=“http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses/davis/freshman-profile/index.html]Freshman”>http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses/davis/freshman-profile/index.html)</p>
<p>According to this, the avg admitted student in 2013 had gpa of 4.07 SAT around 1900 and ACT of 28. and according to this, <a href=“http://www.sariweb.ucdavis.edu/commondataset/cds20122013.pdf[/url]”>http://www.sariweb.ucdavis.edu/commondataset/cds20122013.pdf</a>
their 75th percentile ACT score is 30.</p>
<p>Don’t submit your SAT and I think you are golden. Polish up your personal statement. It should be a reflection of who you are and something you feel proud of. You kinda kicked high school’s ass. Wear it on your sleeve. Make it the best you can.</p>
<p>Obviously, this is a competive school, apply elsewhere to cover your bases. I know a kid who’s at a local CC because he only applied to Davis and didn’t make it. Don’t let that be you.</p>
<p>^ If you’re absolutely set on going to Davis, especially if you’re not made out of money, going to CC could be a smart move.</p>
<p>It’s easier to transfer into a UC after completing requirements at a CC than it is to transfer from a CSU or other UC. It’s also cheaper.</p>
<p>But if you really want to go to a four year university, you definitely have the money to, and you’re not 100% aiming for Davis as your be-all end-all choice, then sure; don’t let that be you.</p>
<p>FWIW: I applied as a bio major, 4.2 gpa, only music related extracurriculars, no clubs, no sports, only academic awards, and I got in as a freshman. 1960 SAT 32 ACT. Ended up switching out of bio. Have you considered applying undeclared?</p>
<p>Does it matter at all for UC Davis whether you take the ACT only if that is best test for you? Are there any difficulties getting into any major if you apply and are accepted undeclared? Thank you!</p>
<p>They don’t care which test you submit, so long as you submit either the SAT or ACT. You could also submit both and they’ll take the highest of the two scores.</p>
<p>Switching majors is really easy. You just need to wait until winter quarter (you need a GPA) and get a couple signatures in most cases. In certain majors you’ll need to complete some prereqs before you can switch (engineering and psychology come immediately to mind, but there’s others), but once you fulfill those prereqs you can switch with no issues.</p>
<p>Get higher test scores and you’re a mid grade applicant.</p>