How are my chances of getting accepted to UCSD?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>How difficult is getting accepted in UCSD?
What are the requirements to get in?
Is UCSD a good university?!
I want to major in either Biology or Biochemistry and I know that UCSD is big on science majors...that's why I want to go there. Plus, I love the campus! =) </p>

<p>High school Profile:</p>

<p>Freshmen: All regular classes, no sports no clubs
Sophomore: 1 honors and others is regular
joined tennis & CSF
Junior: 2 AP classes(AP U.S. History & AP English Lang. & Composition) and 1 honor class(Chemistry)
joined tennis(varsity), CSF, & Hughes Scholars Program
Senior year(not a senior yet): 3 AP classes(AP Bio, AP Music Theory, & AP Government)
and 1 honor(Rhetoric & Writing)
going to join tennis again(varsity), CSF, Hughes Scholars Program, Link Crew, & maybe Asian & Pacific Islander club
Overall GPA for Junior year:
first semester: 3.5
second semester: 3.42
forgot the GPA for previous years =/
ACT score: 19(score w/writing, took it twice and got same score) & going to retake it for the third time next month. (aiming for a 25 or higher)
Going to take SAT Subject tests in october of 2008
AP exams score:
APUSH-1
APLAC-2
Have 51 hours of community service, but will turn in more hours.
will have close to a 100 hours and planning to do more my senior year</p>

<p>I think this is all...</p>

<p>Do you think I can get accepted to UCSD?!</p>

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<p>How difficult is getting accepted in UCSD?
UCSD becomes more and more selective each year, and is currently the third most selective of the nine undergraduate UC campuses. For 2008, there were 47,407 applicants and 40.1% - or 19,010 - were accepted. The average UC GPA was 4.07 and the average ACT score was 28. University</a> of California - Admissions </p>

<p>What are the requirements to get in?
You must complete the 15 A-G courses <a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/subject_reqs.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/subject_reqs.html&lt;/a> with a UC GPA of 3.0 (CA Residents) or 3.4 (OOS). The UC GPA is your Sophomore and Junior year UC-approved courses only, with up to four year-long AP courses (and some UC approved honors courses) given extra weight. Find your high school here to see which of your courses are UC approved: <a href="https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/servlet.jsf;jsessionid=613B0E1D288A35FB131165E7A568C497?_flowExecutionKey=_c7F713E27-8CCD-685F-037B-016F650E4902_kCDF32C2C-719F-C537-B7A3-0442ECC6C64E%5B/url%5D"&gt;https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/servlet.jsf;jsessionid=613B0E1D288A35FB131165E7A568C497?_flowExecutionKey=_c7F713E27-8CCD-685F-037B-016F650E4902_kCDF32C2C-719F-C537-B7A3-0442ECC6C64E&lt;/a> Here are the details on figuring your UC GPA: <a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/scholarship_reqs.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/scholarship_reqs.html&lt;/a>
You must also take the ACT or SAT as well as two SAT subject tests in two different areas. With your UC GPA and your tests scores, you can use this calculator to see if you are eligible to apply: <a href="http://www.ucop.edu:8080/eligibilitycalc/begin.jsp%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.ucop.edu:8080/eligibilitycalc/begin.jsp&lt;/a> "Eligibility" does not guarantee or suggest admission, it simply means your application will be considered.</p>

<p>Is UCSD a good university?!
Yes, UCSD is a "good" university, and has a particular reputation in the sciences.</p>

<p>Do you think I can get accepted to UCSD?!
Looking at the detailed admit rate chart <a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/selecting/camp_profiles/ucsd_chart.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/selecting/camp_profiles/ucsd_chart.pdf&lt;/a> , there are some students fitting your profile admitted, but UCSD should be considered a reach and you should include other schools on your list. If you are a California resident and UC eligible, you are guaranteed a place at a UC campus - but not necessarily one of your choice. Consider adding UCSB, UCD and/or UCI as your possibilities and UCSC, UCR and/or UCM as your likelies.</p>

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<p>I don't think you're a strong candidate for UCSD--remember you're competing with lots of other in-state students, many of whom, according to their website, demonstrate higher aptitude in their academics in terms of standardized test scores and GPA. Now I have assumed that you are an in-state student to provide a less harsh assessment of your chances; thus, if you're an in-state student, chances of your being admitted, in my opinion, are even more bleak.</p>

<p>Also, I don't mean to be cynical, but the probability of anyone scoring 6 points higher on the ACT is equivalent to a 250-300 point increase on the SAT, something which is statistically against anyone's favor. Unless you encountered something particularly distracting before or while you took your ACT, you should be prepared to gain, at most, 1-3 points.</p>