Holistic Admission question, and how will it affect me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Hi, I'm Asian, much like the 40% that attends UCLA.</p>

<p>I am low income, first generation college student(Parents didn't graduate high school), single parent, korean my first language, had to work during 11th and continuing in 12th grade.</p>

<p>Now, my GPA is 3.6 with SAT scores around the 1800-1900s (im hoping to increase) and 650US History and 750Korean SAT2s. I am the president and co-founder of the model UN club at our school, along with leader of Christian club. I ran x-country for 2 years, lots of community service outside of school(200+ hours).</p>

<p>What I read in the thread in these forums about hollistic admisssions gives met he impression that Asians will be compared to Asians but is that not AA?</p>

<p>Because I'm Asian will I have a snowball's chance in hell to get into UCLA compared to the thousands of other Asians/Whites with 4.2 Gpas and 2200 SAT scores?'</p>

<p>I'm sorry if the format is kind of hard to read but my mind is a real blurr right now.. Thank you for responding!</p>

<p>Edit: Oh and also, my essay reviewers say that my essays are very good and reflect on my application as a whole.</p>

<p>Edit2: Should I just stick to hoping to get into UCSD or should i still hold out for UCLA? How are my chances? (my 1 year old sister currently attends UCLA and we were practically similiar in gpa wise and ec-wise.</p>

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<p>why wouldn't you apply if that is your first choice???</p>

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<p>I am going to apply.</p>

<p>I just dont want to hope too high cause I dont want to be crushed so hard.. It seems like with the new admission policy, my shot at UCLA is near 0 due to my low gpa and SAT scores.</p>

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<p>Give it your best shot--and then sit back---you have done what you can-thats all anyone can ask of you, and then its up to the admin office.Good Luck!</p>

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<p>it'll affect you (as you already know) in a negative way since your an over represented ethnicity taking away from "diversity." i know it sucks, im so happy these ridiculous, backwards rules didn't apply to me.</p>

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<p>mr_paulhahn:</p>

<p>Assuming you are a California resident,
UCLA: Reach</p>

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<p>You stats are a reach for UCLA, but a match for UCSD. But do apply for UCLA, you never know what the admission office comes up with.</p>

<p>All you need to do is pay $55? more and check an extra box. My sister never knew she would get into UCLA with her subpar score, but she did. So don't be discouraged.</p>

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<p>thanks for the encouragement you guys!</p>