Chances for UCI DREAMS!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Irvine
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<p>Yes, it's another chance page for another simple college...right? Well, UCI is the 1st choice college that I want to get into, considering that it's near where I live and the major I wish pursue (psychology/criminology). Is there anyway of making this known to UCI so as to maybe "heighten" my chances? </p>

<p>But, I digress....
Here's the information for the generic student who's stressing over college. </p>

<p>UC GPA : 3.42</p>

<p>SAT's :
SAT Reasoning Test: 2020 ( 720 CR, 610 Math, 690 Writing (8 on essay))
SAT II's : Physics (710), U.S. (640)</p>

<p>I plan to Take SAT Math 2C in November and SAT Literature this weekend, but my scores for both won't be that high...as I am near average in Math. For math, around 600? It's only an estimate. Not sure about SAT Lit.</p>

<p>I also plan to take the ACT in October, and hopefully do well in it.</p>

<p>AP: AP U.S. History (4), AP Art History (3)</p>

<p>Rank : 139/728 (the top 25% is very competitive, but still no excuse for my poor ranking :/)</p>

<p>Extra Curricular: 4 year member of Speech and Debate ( 8th place in Novice Champs policy debate)
4 Year member of National Forensics League (yes it's the NFL, but it's the Speech & Debate league). I've helped judge a lot of events for my coach or at other schools as needed, and a strong relationship with the team which is ranked in the top 100 teams <3.)</p>

<p>3 Year member of Tennis (2 year J.V.[Sophomore to Junior Years], 1 year Varsity [Senior Year])</p>

<p>2 Years Frame by Frame member (kind of a founder)
It's a graphic animation club (flash, photoshop, etc.), which died out at the end of my Junior year for whatever reasons.</p>

<p>I've taken the hardest classes that I could...</p>

<p>Senior Class Program
1) AP Economics (macro and micro)
2) AP Psychology
3) AP Physics B
4) AP World Literature
5) Japanese 5/6
6) Foods 1/2
7) Speech and Debate 3-8</p>

<p>I signed up and was accepted into AP Calculus AB, but the stupid school could not hire enough teachers and put me into Foods as the "replacement". In order to clear this up, I hope to comment on this altercation within the comments section in the UC application.</p>

<p>Well, if anymore questions be needed, please post here. I'll post up a list of all my grades A.S.A.P.</p>

<p>Thanks to everyone that takes the time to just read this. A chance post would be most appreciated!</p>

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<p>Oh, some background information.</p>

<p>I'm an Asian/Chinese that comes from a low-income family, in which my dad is the only one that works (works at a fast food place). My mom cannot work not because she's lazy, but because she is physically weak. She's battled cancer once before, and currently is tackling cancer once again. My highest priority is to stay close to home, even if I do get accepted to a college thats prestigious but far away. It all depends on my mother's situation along with my families financial status. This isn't meant to be a sob story; just hoping for some advice.</p>

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<p>95% if you write a half decent essay.</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance of being accepted. Especially you are low income and (I am guessing) first generation attending college?</p>

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<p>Yep, 1st generation. Whats your take on my GPA, it being so "low" (relative to everyone else).</p>

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<p>Yea, your gpa is "low" relative to most accepted applicants. However, because of your circumstances and stats (those SATs are good), you're a shoe in.</p>

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<p>Is the SAT Math 2C a required test for UCI? According to the website, it says that it has to be included in one of the SAT 2 subject tests but the princeton Review says any two SAT 2 subject tests required. Any clarifications?</p>

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<p>No two subjects are required now. Math2c may be required for engineering majors. Double check on that.</p>

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<p>know the number for UCI? Or can you ask someone for me XD</p>

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<p>Well, I plan to major in Psychology so....not needed?</p>

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<p>Bring
Up
My
Post</p>

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<p>slight reach/reach at best sry =/</p>

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<p>I think you have a pretty good chance of getting in. My gpa was slightly lower than yours, yet I had bit higher sat scores, and around similiar extra curriculars/classes and I got in. So don't stress too much over it. Just write a decent essay. :]</p>

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<p>Match. The GPAs they have listed as average factor in the fact that a lot of people use this school as a safety. For instance, my friend who ended up going to Berkeley on a Regent's scholarship applied here as well. Is it fair, then, to assume that his 4.4 can be averaged in with the standard applicant who applies to Irvine to get in? Hardly.</p>

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<p>W00t, thanks for the chances.. I believe I did write a good essay, so we'll see....</p>

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<p>If my sister can get in...you can get in.</p>

<p>That's just what I say to most people wanting to get into UCI.</p>

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<p>lol well that depends on what your sister's stats were</p>

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<p>Yes, what was her stats?</p>

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<p>I'm curious as well as what her year was.</p>

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<p>Yup, I think you'll get in with those scores. That criminology club of yours will definately help you out. Since Criminology is one of the best UCI has to offer, it might change things a bit for you, but don't worry too much. I'm certian that it shouldn't be too much of a problem for you. I hope to see you there!</p>