Is is true that UC schools and Stanford don use freshman year to calculate the average GPA?
UC’s do not use 9th grades in their GPA calculation only 10-11th grades, however you still need to pass all a-g UC course requirements with a C or higher in 9th grade. You also self-report your 9th grades on the UC application so these grades will be reviewed by admissions.
Stanford also does not use 9th grades in their GPA calculation but you are required to submit your transcripts for 9-11th grades and also a Mid-year Senior transcript so all grades will be reviewed.