<p>Unfotunately I don't live in California, and I also know that they only accept 4% of out of state students. However, I would like to major in Biology, and was wondering if I had a chance at these schools:University of California, san diego or los angeles. I have a GPA of 4.2+, SAT score of 1500... I'm working to raise that a bit. I'm planning on taking SAT 2 biology,and one language, and maybe chem and math2. I'm planning on being in varisity volleyball team for 4 years and newspaper club for 4 years also. I interned at a hospital and at a vet, and I also serve in the production team, and in volleyball summer camps. </p>
<p>I would really appreciate it if you guys could suggest me more activites that I can do to increase my chances or even give me inputs on other colleges with great science programs since my knowledge of good colleges is limited..</p>
<p>I agree with the above poster. Assuming that you’re SAT score is equivalent to 2300, I would say you have a chance at UCSD. I wouldn’t say you have no chance at UCLA, but it may be a reach. Best of luck!</p>
<p>UCLA actually had a 5% higher acceptance rate for OOS than in-state. Now, that doesn’t mean it’s easier, but it certainly isn’t as hard as you guys are saying it is.</p>
<p>You’ll definitely get into UCSD, and if you have a 2300+ UCLA is a good chance as well.</p>
<p>^Agree. This myth is spread on CC a lot. The UCs are actively looking for full pay OOS students, CA is broke. They will be accepting more than they have in the past. The low numbers in the past were also due to not may wanting to pay the $47K OOS students pay.</p>
<p>If this is a 1500/1600, with the 4.2 he has an excellent chance.</p>
<p>If his SAT score was a 1500/1600 I don’t think he would say “… I’m working to raise that a bit.” Is your 4.2 you UC GPA? I would recommend finding that out if it isn’t. And UCLA is EXTREMELY difficult OOS, but not with 1500/1600.</p>