<p>I have heard this over and over again-that UCSB, UCSD, UCI, and UCD all use a “point system” where they assign points to each factor that they evaluate. But I was researching the selection process for all the UC’s, and Davis didn’t mention anything about assigning points, whereas UCSD (who is renown for that system) had the complete breakdown on their website. Daivs claims that they use “a comprehensive review”-similar to UCB and UCLA perhaps?
And also, I have talked to my counselor about this a billion times, and she always says that Davis wants a “well rounded” student-and thats what they look for. Compared to UCSD’s-who ever can get a 4.5 and a 2400 is in.
Also does Irvine follow the point system, or the more holistic approach?
Thanks, I will also post this on the main UC page</p>
<p>yes. </p>
<p>[UC</a> Davis: Admission Criteria](<a href=“http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/admissions/fr_selection_process.cfm]UC”>Freshman Application Tips)</p>
<p>Um… Do they also use a point system for those who have studied abroad? How about those countries that have no such things as GPA? How will they be graded?</p>
<p>@iamnicolle -I’m assuming you received grades for your classes, because you had to fill out the application somehow. The UCs will take your grades and calculate your UC grade point average.</p>
<p>how many points should you get in order to get in</p>
<p>@Autumnal Yup. We got grades for each subject. But there is no such things as the number of units where I studied. That is why I am asking…</p>
<p>This year with all the budget cuts, UC will only fill the seats that the state funds and the balance will got to out of state students. In the past, they were a little more lenient and subsidized more in-state seats.</p>
<p>Amissions will look at how many students they are paid to seat, rank all applicants (by points), estimate yield then draw a line at that number of points and admit everyone above this line. </p>
<p>The difference between and CSU and UC is there are point assigned to certain life situations, experiences,the essays etc (see list). But everything has a value, the value of those points are totaled, that score is plotted above or below the line and that’s where you stand.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Hi guys: I found this from a Word document copied and pasted by S a couple of years ago. I am not sure how accurate the numbers are or whether changes have be made. The best way to find out is to call its admissions office. I sincerely hope it’ll help to ease your anxiety but then again it may add more confusions, which is not my intention.</p>
<p>ucd score</p>
<p>Factor Max possible Likely score Data Notes
.Uncapped GPA 4500 0 UC gpa x 1000
. est scores 4000 0 sat I plus top 2 subject tests
.ELC 1000 0 top 4% of CA public school qualifier
.Classes beyond minimum requirements<br>
1000 0 0 number of a-g classes above 35 x 50 points
.Initiative 500 0 3.0+ while attending a low performing school .<br>
Low Income 500 0 poorness qualifier
.Academic prep program<br>
500 0 attended listed summer programs qualifier
.First generation to college<br>
250 0 no college both parents, some college both parents, one has degree, sliding scale of points
.Nontraditional background<br>
250 0 home school or foreign school qualifier
.Veteran credit 250 0 vet or ROTC qualifier
.Leadership 500 0 must be two Pres/VP or equiv roles to get full credit
.Special achievement/talent
250 0 two major (e.g. regional or national) awards needed for full points
.Special challenges 250 0 trauma in life qualifier (cancer survivor, other major life events)
.9-11 grade improvement
250 0 marked improvement from 9 to 11 qualifier
.Disability credit 250 0 disabled qualifier
.<br>
.Total points 14250 0<br>
.<br>
Cutoff guess 7800(2008)<br>
. </p>
<p>. Analysis of admissions formula<br>
. Academic factors 9750 68.4%<br>
. Disadvantaged background 2750 19.3%<br>
. Special situations 1250 8.8%<br>
. Challenges/disabilities 500 3.5% </p>
<p>UC Davis is a highly selective public university with a strong and growing national reputation. In recent years the number of applications has grown significantly and admission to the campus has become increasingly selective. </p>
<p>To ensure that applicants are thoroughly and fairly reviewed, UC Davis uses an admission process known as Comprehensive Review (CR). CR policy is established by the UC Davis faculty and reflects criteria approved by the Academic Senate and the Regents of the University of California. The CR process considers a broad array of criteria, ranging from traditional academic factors to extracurricular achievement and response to life challenges. Although some criteria (e.g. GPA and test scores) are evaluated electronically, trained admission staff members assess applications for other factors. </p>
<p>Each of the criteria considered in the CR process is assigned a score, with greater weight on the academic factors. The grade point average in UC-approved college preparatory (“a-g”) courses is the most heavily weighted. The next most heavily weighted criteria include standardized test scores, the number of “a-g” preparatory courses completed, and Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC). Admissions staff members assess applications for personal qualities such as demonstrated leadership, special talent, and achievement in the face of adversity or significant disability.
Academic Criteria (approximately 80% of the total weight)
Grade point average (GPA) calculated on all academic coursework completed in the 10th and 11th grades in the subject areas specified by the university eligibility requirements (“a-g” subjects), weighted for up to eight additional semesters of university-certified honors courses<em>, capped at 4.50
Scores on required standardized tests (SAT Reasoning or ACT plus Writing, and two SAT Subject Exams in two different subject areas)
Number of “a-g” semester courses completed beyond 35
Being identified as Eligible in the Local Context (ELC): ranked in the top 4 percent of the high school class by the end of the junior year, as determined by the academic criteria established by the University of California
Sustained, active participation in academic preparation or enrichment programs
Marked academic improvement in the 9th through 11th grades
- Includes university-approved honors courses, Advanced Placement courses, designated International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and transferable college courses completed with a grade of C or better.
Non-Academic Criteria (approximately 20% of the total weight)
Demonstrated recognized leadership roles in extracurricular activities
Demonstrated special talents or skills at the school, community, regional, state or national level that indicate the applicant’s promise for contributing to the intellectual vitality of the campus
Perseverance in unusually challenging circumstances
Successful management of a significant disability
First generation college attendance
Achievement at a low performing high school
Qualification for participation in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Nontraditional college applicant
Veteran or member of the military
After all applications are fully assessed, the highest scoring applicants in each academic area are admitted based on the available spaces in each area. The Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Biological Sciences admit by college, the College of Letters and Science admits by division</em>* within the College, and the College of Engineering admits by academic department. Students applying as “undeclared” or “undeclared/exploratory” are considered in the college/division to which they applied.
All applicants identified as ELC are admitted, regardless of their CR score. Students who do not achieve a sufficient score for admission to their first-choice major, but achieve a sufficient score for admission to their second-choice major are admitted to their second-choice major.
Please note: competition can vary significantly from year to year as the qualifications of the applicant pool fluctuate and the number of spaces available in each academic area changes annually.
** Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies; Mathematics and Physical Sciences; and Social Sciences</p>
<p>any estimate on how mnay points you need. i just did my score and my very very conservative total is 8100 but if i were to be really estimating i would have about 8300. how good are my chances?</p>
<p>also what is considered a low perfornming school? my school has a statewide API of 4. can i get those points for initiative?</p>
<p>is your school ranked 4th in API-because that score should be in the 800s</p>
<p>well for all i know my school API for 2009 is like 712. but it says on the 1,2,3,4,5 scale </p>
<p>the 4 on the api is what my school calls a statewide rank. posted from 2007</p>
<p>and if you look on the UC admission stats it a low school API if it is 1-4.
<a href=“http://www.ucop.edu/news/factsheets/2010/freshman_admit_profile_2010.pdf[/url]”>http://www.ucop.edu/news/factsheets/2010/freshman_admit_profile_2010.pdf</a></p>