<p>A GPA as low as that doesn’t have a great chance at the top UCs, but there’s obviously no reason that you shouldn’t apply. They do accept some (probably very few) people with low GPAs if they have a good application otherwise, and your SAT score helps. </p>
<p>You should apply to a couple of schools (if not mostly) that are less selective than UCLA/SD, because your acceptance is unlikely with even a 3.7.</p>