<p>Two of my friends got in with Engineering majors but none of my bio friends got in. Anyone here who got in with a bio major?</p>
<p>I got in to biology.</p>
<p>Me. (10char)</p>
<p>biochemistry.</p>
<p>i did too</p>
<p>10</p>
<p>nope still no access/3 colomns on the ura</p>
<p>People who got in for biology, Please share your stats if you dont mind</p>
<p>Biology Major</p>
<p>GPA: 4.857 W, 4.000 UW
Rank: 2 of 491
SAT I: 2200 (780 Math, 730 Reading, 690 Writing)
SAT II: 740 U.S. History, 710 Math II, 700 World History, 670 Biology M
AP: Calculus BC 5, English Language and Composition 5, Music Theory 3, Statistics 4, U.S. History 4, World History 5
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Commended
Over 230 hours volunteering at hospital
Hardest classes available, packed schedule
Two community college classes</p>
<p>Well I can't think of anything else that is important, and too lazy to get into more specifics, but if you have any questions let me know.</p>
<p>Also, don't fall into the trap that because UCLA has a medical school that it has a better biology program than Cal or that it is easier to get into medical school.</p>
<p>Accepted into molecular/cell/developmental biology</p>
<p>In state, white/asian
GPA: UC: 4.17, UW: 4.0
SAT: 1990 composite
ACT: 32
SAT II: 780 Molecular Biology, 730 Math II
Rank 4/336 (ELC)
AP Biology (5), taking AP English/Calc ab/Stats/Chem this year
4 ap's senior year
1 Community College Class
300+ Hours Community Service</p>
<p>Neuroscience here</p>
<p>accepted to biochemistry</p>
<p>GPA: uc: 4.17, uw 3.88 w 4.79</p>
<p>SAT 2200
ACT 35
no ELC
SAT 2: 800 math 2, 770 chem</p>
<p>10 ap total, so far 3 4s and 2 5s</p>
<p>300+ hours of community service, 3 science fair awards, lab research, eagle scouts, editor/managing editor of school paper</p>
<p>admitted to Molecular, Cell, and Developmental bio!</p>
<p>4.4 GPA, 2370 SAT (1st sitting), SAT 2's: 800 and 770</p>
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<p>OP's question had absolutely nothing to do with Cal lol. Don't worry, I'm sure he/she's aware of all the prestige that's in place up there.</p>
<p>OP, when you apply to UCLA, you only apply for the general college (i/e engineering, letters and science, etc). Since bio is in the college of letters and science, you are evaluated for that school; not major-specific. 80% of the students here change their major, so they kinda take what you put worth a grain of salt :)</p>
<p>^nah, but having a medical school on-campus means that there are more volunteer/research/clinical opportunities, which are helpful.</p>
<p>not quite. It is a misconception; I remember reading Cal has a higher %age of medical school acceptance (if i recall correctly, I remember someone mentioning it in a thread a long time ago), so in the end it really doesn't matter. Also at UCLA you are dealing with a much larger premed population, which is NOT A BENEFIT. (premeds can be a serious pain, coming from a non-premed biology major) </p>
<p>Second of all, UCSF is only twenty minutes away from Berkeley (via BART)</p>
<p>accepted to bio.</p>
<p>GPA: 4.57 W, 3.97 UW
Rank: 5 of 317 (behind 3 valedictorians and 1 salutatorian)
SAT I: 2150 (710 Math, 700 Reading, 740 Writing)
SAT II: 710 U.S. History, 710 Math II, 730 Literature
AP: Calculus AB 4, English Language and Composition 4, U.S. History 4, AP Physics 2, AP Euro History 4
AP Scholar with Honor
National Merit Commended
Positions in all clubs, major dedication to volunteering. 3 sport athlete, 350+ hours of community service. Strong essays.</p>
<p>Biochemistry :D</p>
<p>Remember that the people on CC are the high end of the applicants, I wouldn't worry about you or your friends, just take it for what it is.</p>
<p>Major: (Pre) Psychobiology</p>
<p>California resident</p>
<p>Caucasian female</p>
<p>UC GPA: approx. 4.4</p>
<p>SAT: 1980 (690 CR, 600 Math, 700 Writing)</p>
<p>SAT II: 800 - US History, 690 - Biology (M)</p>
<p>AP Scholar, Grand Concours, Academic Letters</p>
<p>Strong essays</p>
<p>Drummer in symphony and professional rock band, internship at Burnham Institute for Medical Research, volunteer at a hospital in Jordan, volunteer for Kids are Worth a Million Foundation, studied in France over one summer, president of Environmental Club</p>