Chances of OOS California

<p>You are correct mmiller that transcripts are detailed and show everything you’ve taken. Some high schools automatically list the weighted GPA that reflect the extra “credit” for AP courses, and others don’t make that calculation. You want to make sure you have your highest possible GPA printed on the transcript by your high school because that is what U of O will use. Does that make sense? GPA calculations vary so widely from school-to-school that it can be confusing. While some colleges recalculate everything based on their own methodology Oregon takes simply what the high school prints on the transcript.</p>

<p>Regarding tracking your status, if I recall correctly you should get a letter in the mail from U of O that they’ve received everything they need, and they’ll give you log-in information so you can check your status online. I think that came a few weeks after my daughter sent everything in.</p>

<p>We’ll wait to hear word on the good news you will hopefully receive from UO. Go Ducks!</p>

<p>mmiller1- I am a high school senior, but go full time to college instead. I will graduate with 27 credits. I think that they will see your college credits and it will be helpful, no matter why you have them. It shows you are taking accelerated classes. I also got a 23 on the ACT. They may ask you for your college transcript unless you specify that you have no previous transcript from there yet, and are just beginning classes. Good Luck!</p>

<p>You might want to check with UO on how you should apply. My daughter had college credits when she applied to UO and she fell into a catagory somewhere between first-time freshman and a transfer student. I believe the catagory she fell into was called (not surprisingly “freshman/transfer.” It had slightly different admissions requirements - for instance she had to have taken WR121 (first semester college comp) and also a college math class above a certain level (above 105 or 111, if I recall). Anyway, check that out if your planning to apply with previously earned college credits!</p>

<p>Okay so I’ve got a 2.8 GPA now along with 1500 SAT (Reading 560, Math 420, Writing 520) and I’m from Massachusetts, I won’t need any finicial aid, I’ve got two solid recommendations and I’ll be applying next week. </p>

<p>Really hope they just let me in…</p>

<p>Also do you know of any accommodations the U of O does for students with learning disabilities during the admission process? This learning disability is why my Math SAT score is so much lower than my English scores.</p>

<p>alongwait- Thanks! Yeah I think I would be graduating with 12 credits since I am only doing it for one semester…I just put down courses I was planning to take and then in the seciton where you could explain any academic difficulties you had I said I was planning to graduate early and go to community college for half a semester…is that what you did?</p>

<p>rentof2- Alright so I just applyed as an incoming freshman…I didn’t see any other application for my situation…do you think that will affect my admission? I already appyled because I did it for early admission…</p>

<p>Tulare- I got two solid letters of rec so we’ll see!!! Also, should I apply for housing now? Or when and if I get accepted?</p>

<p>Oh! Tulare I got my letter in the mail to moniter my application…I checked and it says “In process - check back in 2 weeks” as opposed to “Processing information”? I also got my first quarter senior year report card and it said 3.4…weighted? On my application I put 3.12 because that was my cumaltive GPA for the end of junior year…what is your take on that?</p>

<p>Wow, you must have done very well your first quarter senior year to go from a 3.12 to a 3.4. That’s excellent. Did the transcript your school sent list the 3.4 GPA or the 3.12 GPA? I believe UO will use whatever GPA is on the transcript rather than what you put on your application. If it is indeed a cumulative GPA of 3.4 then you are a guaranteed admit and you should get your official admissions notice quickly. Let us know!</p>

<p>Good luck! I was just there for the weekend visiting my daughter. What a wonderful place. :)</p>

<p>What does it mean “automatic admission?” I know it’s pretty self-explanatory, but I’m a little hesitant. </p>

<p>I have a 3.9 unweighted gpa and a 4.2 weighted gpa.
Taking three IB classes: Biology, English, French
Cross Country team 2 years
Track team 3 years
Swim team 1 year
VP of French Club 2008
Co-Leader of Christian Club 2008
and currently, I’m in multiple clubs that do community service
I’m also in Quartet, an extracurricular activity.</p>

<p>I’m Asian. Low income.</p>

<p>runnerchick, any student with a GPA of 3.4 or above is automatically admitted to UO. You don’t even have to write the essay when you apply, so get your application in (if you haven’t already). You will get some nice scholarship money too based on your 4.2 weighted GPA, and you might want to investigate applying for their Honors College.</p>

<p>I applied end of October. Haven’t heard anything yet. What do you think my chances are?
My stats:
GPA: 3.3 W - 3.08 UW – my HS lists both GPAs on the transcript
ACT: 27 (scored high in English: 33)
SAT: 1720 for SAT reasoning (subject tests - MATH2: 640, US HIST: 640)
Extracurricular activities: Varsity football (player of the year award), Varsity Tennis, Varsity Soccer; Member of HS band 9th and 10th grades; Completed a science course at a 4-year university last summer and got a B.
Took 3 APs (and got a 4 and a 3 on 2 of the AP tests) and 1 honors junior year. Taking another AP senior year. </p>

<p>Visited the campus over the summer and loved it!</p>

<p>This is my top school. I’m out of state with a 2.79 and a 1500 out of 2400/980 out of 1600 on my SAT.</p>

<p>I don’t meet the foreign language requirement, I got a D in Spanish 2. And this year I’m in Latin 1 and I have an 98% average. </p>

<p>Any chance they will over look this if I write them a letter or something/What should I tell them to improve my chance of acceptance despite my unimpressive foreign language requirement.</p>

<p>I believe there is an option for students who don’t meet the foreign language requirement where you basically have a contract with the univ. to complete that requirement prior to graduation. They make passing reference to it at the bottom of this page:</p>

<p>[Second</a> Language Proficiency | Office of Admissions](<a href=“http://admissions.uoregon.edu/apply/secondlanguage.htm]Second”>Second Language Proficiency | Admissions)</p>

<p>You could contact them to discuss it, but I think if they are otherwise inclined to admit you, they will make an exception under terms of this “contract.”</p>

<p>Your GPA is low, but your SAT may clear that hurdle for you under the Alternative Admissions guidelines. It’s worth a shot. Defnitely submit the essay and letters of rec.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

<p>do you know if they ever actually make exceptions for the foreign language requirement?</p>

<p>I’m sure happens from time to time. It would be impossible to know how often. Just submit the strongest application you can, and address your willingness to get that requirement fully met as soon as you can once admitted.</p>

<p>Athlete9, your stats are creepily similar to mine. My GPA is almost identical to yours, and I’ve taken the same amount of AP’s. I also have similar ec’s (varsity sports, band, etc.) I just submitted my Oregon app last week. </p>

<p>I think you have a very good shot. As long as your essay is pretty good (since you don’t meet the automatic GPA requirements), you should be in.</p>

<p>I agree Leila. Both you and Athlete9 should easily get in. Let us know!</p>

<p>We just checked the admission status on Duckweb and my daughter was accepted! It said admission decision made – admission offered. Oregon is her first choice.</p>

<p>Here are her stats – not earth shattering. Point being, you should get in…</p>

<p>Catholic high school
3.2 gpa
ACT 22
SAT 1480
Average ECs – swim team, student council, retreat team leader
a couple of honors courses and one AP
Works about 10 hours a week</p>

<p>She wrote about things she’s done to fight her anxiety, which has plagued her in many areas of her life. It was a pretty good essay.</p>

<p>Congratulations to your daughter gaychia. Isn’t a relief to have that acceptance in hand so early? Just curious, are you in-state or out-of-state for Oregon? Oh, and one other piece of advice. If you haven’t already done so be sure to get the dorm application in as soon as possible. Housing is tight at Oregon, so the earlier you reserve a room the better.</p>