Give me a chance! I'm quite average

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Applying to UCs, aiming for UCLA/UCSD/UCI. Will a good essay help? And is it hard to get in as an English major?</p>

<p>Female, Asian
CA resident</p>

<p>Academic GPA Non-weighted: 3.45
Weighted GPA: Around 3.8 or 3.9
APs: US History (3), World History (3), Bio (2), English (In progress), Calc AB (In progress)
Honors: English (A/A), Chem (B/C), Precal (B/C)
Rank: 18%</p>

<p>SAT1: 2000
Writing- 730
Critical Reading- 600
Math- 670</p>

<p>SAT2:
Bio- 610
US History- 630
Lit- In progress
Chinese- 780</p>

<p>Intended Major: English or something related to English
Alt Major: Art</p>

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<p>UCLA is a long shot for you.</p>

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<p>Your SAT is not exceptional and your GPA is far too low. The average UCLA admitted student has a 4.38 GPA. You’re probably not going to make it.</p>

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<p>At our school I don’t even think it’s possible to have a 4.38 GPA… I think our Valedictorian’s GPA is 4.1 or so. But yea, although UCLA might be a reach, i’m not discouraged. My brother got in… he has slightly better grades/test scores but less ECs. Will applying for English as a major make it any harder for me?</p>

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<p>Well, I got in with worse stats than you and I’m an English major. You have a chance. Although, I had a higher GPA.</p>

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<p>At a place like UCLA, good grades and test scores usually trump EC’s. However, try your best; it’s all in context I suppose.</p>

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<p>Thanks for replying, everyone ^^</p>