Chances for High SAT Low GPA

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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<p>from one of the top schools in the nation.
Moved around alot Sophomore year (to Kansas and back)
and this really affected my GPA</p>

<p>Applying to Aerospace Engineering</p>

<p>My stats</p>

<p>UC GPA - 3.79
-GPA UW - 3.55
In 10th grade I changed schools 2ce I moved to KS and back, Lost all of my furniture,
it was a shock, furthermore I did not get the classes I wanted upon returning and my high school did not use my transfer grades.
I am sending the UC's a copy though and I hope they use my KS first semester sophomore grades because then my UC GPA jumps to 4.00
This was a real tragedy, because otherwise I would be looking good for Cal and stuff, oh well =)</p>

<p>SAT - 2290
CR - 760
M - 800
W - 730</p>

<p>Subjects
Math 2 - 790
Physics - 740</p>

<p>ACT 34</p>

<p>EC's
Astronomy Club - President (12), Treasurer(11) , 10, 9
Philosophy Club - President (12), 11, 10, 9
Robotics Engineering (we compete at JPL/Caltech etc.) 12, 11
LEO Club - 9,10,11,12 - various projects and hours
Tutor Volunteer Association 12, 11 (Math + Science)
Self taught electric guitarist - 9,10,11,12</p>

<p>Awards
California Scholarship Federation(CSF) 10,11,12
Principals Recognition Roll - 11
AP Scholar
Had Project Hosted in Arcadia Historical Museum
Tutoring Certification</p>

<p>Work Exp.
Tutor for pay -Math + Physics</p>

<p>AP Scores
Calculus AB - 5
Physics C Mech - 5
Physics C - E&M - 5</p>

<p>Senior Schedule
AP Bio
AP Comp Sci
AP Stats
Calc CD Honors
Econ
English 12</p>

<h2>Adv. Robotics Engr.</h2>

<p>GOOD LUCK to everybody that is applying</p>

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<p>Your GPA is not that low and everything else is really good. did you write about your hardships in an essay or in that comments section at the very end?</p>

<p>I would say you are in, and should apply to Berkeley without hesitating. You have a really good shot at both.</p>

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<p>My stats are somewhat similar, and I got in here (lower GPA w/ higher SAT). You might as well try Cal–if you don’t get in for Fall, you might get spring!</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Do you think SD will give me any circumstances points, because im not really whining about the emotional consequences (my hardship wasn’t that bad) but the fact that I did not get the courses I recieved and so my grades, plans and ECs were affected</p>

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<p>I think that if you mention the fact that you moved around a lot because of your family you might get some.</p>

<p>But honestly, its probably not a very good excuse that you got worse grades because you didnt whatever classes you wanted. </p>

<p>your fine either way. i know people who got rejected with better stats and got in with worse, its a crap shoot sometimes. bottom line is your stats are within range and you have a good shot</p>

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<p>You’re probably in to UCSD so don’t worry too much on that front.</p>

<p>I had a 3.77 UC GPA, 2330 SAT I, 790/790 SAT II, and similar ECs. I had 10x 5’s on AP Tests too, so don’t expect too much from Cal/UCLA as I didn’t get into either.</p>

<p>Aerospace people are pretty cool here, I went to the Miramar Air Show with them in October and they were all super friendly even though I’m a poli sci major just trying to hitch a ride to the show.</p>

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<p>Everything seems pretty solid. GPA is a little low, but I think you are in.</p>

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<p>I got in with a 3.6/2240</p>

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<p>SD nice score</p>

<p>thanks for the opinons guys</p>