GPA Below 3.0

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<p>It’s interesting that someone revived this thread twice. And the last time they were replying on my birthday, haha. Well, I’ll list myself here. </p>

<p>GPA: 2.93
Major: Mathematics
Pre-req’s: Done by this fall for Physics and Computer Science majors as well
IGETC: Spring '12
TAP: Would’ve been Spring '12, but I just got kicked out of the program and need to reapply again after this fall. I would’ve applied to UCLA with TAP and wrote a great essay because I’ve really been struggling with a variety of things but without TAP, I most assuredly wouldn’t stand a chance since raising my GPA to a 3.3 won’t give me any hope. I was actually thinking about applying undeclared but who knows.
Will apply to: UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Riverside.
If I get TAP again: All of the UC’s for the hell of it. </p>

<p>@Padilla, I’ve never heard of senior year transfers. Aren’t you supposed to transfer as a junior? What makes you have a 2.1? Maybe you could do academic renewal if you’ve received D’s or F’s in some places to boost your GPA.</p>

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<p>Oh god, I don’t know what college to apply for and what I would get into. I currently have a GPA of about a 3.3 to 3.6. Any suggestions on what the best college is? I’m interested in being a teacher, or a vet…</p>

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<p>@Acacia- I think you’re pretty secure in applying to any UC for a teaching degree, but if you’re interested in VetMed than I would DEFINITELY apply to Davis. They’ve got a top notch VetMed program up there.</p>

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Hey I know this is really old! But just wondering if anyone ended up making it into UCLA with their GPA’s?! currently trying to transfer with a 3.2

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You could look at the UCLA transfer thread for 2015. Admissions came in around april.

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http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/infocenter/transfer-admissions-summary

You can use that tool to find the admission rate (and count) for students below a 3.2.

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I made it into UCLA with a 3.14 GPA (philosophy). It can be done! But you need to be able to really clearly explain your academic path, perhaps why you aren’t where you think you could be, and why you should now be viewed as a competitive student. You really have a chance to give them the “other side” of your transcript with your personal statement, so use it to the best of your abilities. If your community college has a transfer center, utilize it as best you can.

In my case, I dealt with mental illness, and ended up spending several years re-learning how to be around people and just live life in general. I am sure they did not grant me admission because they felt sorry for me; rather, I explained how I was an exemplary student in high school, how I was dealt a severe setback, how I was able to use this setback as a learning experience, and how I ultimately am a better person for it. You really don’t want to throw a pity party; you want to explain just how amazing you are (in spite of whatever may have happened to you otherwise).