Chances of Getting Into UCLA and Berkeley

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
1

I would just like to know what are my chances of getting into UCLA
UC GPA: 4.23
Unweighted GPA: 3.92
ACT-29
Major-Biochemistry
Class Rank: 11 out of 382

Honors and AP Classes:
Honors Chemistry (10th)
AP Calculus AB(11th)
AP Psychology(11th)
AP Biology(11th)
AP Statistics(12th)
AP Government(12th)
AP Literature(12th)

Extracurricular:
Varsity Basketball(9th,10th,11th,12th)
Varsity Tennis(11th,12th)
Mu Alpha Theta/Math Club(9th,10th,11th,12th)
CSF(10th,11th,12th)

2

Your GPA is within range but your ACT is on the low side (below 25th percentile) for UCLA. You have good EC’s but nothing stands out from the ordinary. Are you being recruited for a sport, which would help your chances?
25th-75th percentile:
ACT Composite Score:30 - 34
ACT English Language Arts :28 - 32

I think UCLA will be a Low Reach-Reach with your test scores.

3

Also consider UCB are Reach school for the same reason. If you write some outstanding essays, it could bump up your chances.

Here is what each school looks at for the application review:

  • 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
  •   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.
  • 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

  •   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