<p>edit: I see that this year UCSD is not publishing its point formula. This is a good idea, I think, because by doing so, when a student is rejected and appeals, there naturally ensues a debate over whether XXX is worth y points or z points… not a comfortable discussion for admissions. Nonetheless, ALL admissions committees use some sort of point formula guided by their values, and the UCSD point system of the past several years clearly communicates what UCSD (and I believe all UCs), prioritizes and values (and that is NOT high test scores).</p>