Getting into University of CAlifornia SAnta Barbara

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Good Evening,
I am currently starting my senior year at a proficiency academy much like college. The classes are challenging and its a really good school. I am very smart when i put my mind to it and test well. My last 3 years in high school i have done mediocre mainly getting A's and B's except in my electives which i usually kind of failed in due to the fact i didnt try. But my question's are</p>

<p>A.) I have a 3.1 gpa due to the fact freshman year was a mess. does it even matter to UCSB if i take intense classes this year and get my GPA up?</p>

<p>B.) Let say my GPA is still not good enough what if my SAT scores are insanely high is there a better chance?</p>

<p>C.) if i write an incredible essay can it helo</p>

<p>Do i have any chance? Anything? THis is my dream school i know im smart enough just didnt work hard enough when it mattered. They keep saying they want well rounded people with culture and diversity and i have all that just have a feeling they wont see that if they look at my GPA and EC's. Any advice?</p>

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<p>Freshman year is not counted at UCs. Come back here after you removed freshman year.</p>

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<p>Freshmen and senior year aren’t counted for UCs. So tell us your GPA for 10th and 11th grade.</p>

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<p>If you actually cared before you would of done something and worked harder… I had a 2.8 freshman year and realized I’m screwed so I’m bringing it up now it’s at a 3.4 and I’m going into my junior year with APs and 7 classes. Senior year kinda counts they check what classes you take just to make sure your not a slacker I’m taking 5 APs my senior year</p>