<p>Let me start off by saying how I'm extremely grateful that I got accepted into UCLA, but honestly I feel pretty bad... my school's valedictorians got rejected and waitlisted and a few other extremely bright students got rejected or waitlisted as well. Also, people have been telling me that some of the students UCLA admits are "randomly" admitted, so some people admitted were not reviewed as thoroughly as other students??? Is that true?... I don't know... I just feel very undeserving of this admission, especially when my SAT is only a 1650 with a 3.9 GPA UW and 4.3 GPA weighted... I know scores aren't everything but I'm only deeply involved in about two extracurricular activities at my school and I thought my personal statements were only okay...</p>
<p>So I guess what I want to know is that, did I really earn this admission compared to my school's top ranked students and did UCLA by chance just "randomly" choose me? :\ </p>
<p>UCLA doesn’t randomly choose anyone. So you deserved it!</p>
<p>Perhaps your major was less competitive than that of some of the higher stats kids at your school? Anyway, a 3.9 unweighted is pretty good, and UCLA appears to put much more emphasis on unweighted GPA than on anything else.</p>
<p>It is not random. You got into UCLA because you deserved and there is definitely justification for why they chose you over others. You may not be giving yourself enough credit on yourself as a holistic applicant. I got into UCLA too! Hope to see you there next quarter!</p>
<p>Don’t sell yourself short! You deserved to be accepted. Lots of people have high GPAs and low SAT scores or vice versa. You had something they wanted, and maybe your personal statements are better than you think. Think about this, do you really want your SAT scores and GPA to define the you? Stats talk about your work ethic, but the only way a college can see the extent of your hardships, work, and heart is through your personal statement. </p>
<p>You deserved it! Start seeing yourself as an equal with those around you! You’re not worth anyless. :)</p>
<p>Who are these people telling you that colleges randomly admit people? That’s just obnoxious. My understanding of the process is that admission reps have to convince a committee that the picks from their region should be accepted. You got admitted because UCLA wants you. You can bet those people who are telling you that some admits are random believe theirs are based solely on merit. Do not let other people’s sour grapes ruin this accomplishment for you. </p>
<p>Yeah, quite a few people that I know with 2300+ with perfect subject tests, 3.9+uGPA got rejected. It might be sampling bias, but UCLA seems to be rejecting those over-qualified applicants this year.</p>
<p>My third daughter got accepted to UCLA on March 21. First one in 1994, second in 2007. Each one of them worked hard academically, athletically, socially, etc. Each one knew how difficult it was to get into UCLA. We sweated throughout the waiting period! Believe me it was not random. Yes, some get in and some don’t. With over 86,000 applicants, what do we expect. Please don’t diminish the accomplishments of those that did. Enjoy your success and luck, be ready to work your tail off, and be a Proud Bruin! </p>
<p>^Agreed. I know plenty of students here with 2350+ SAT and 3.9+ UW GPA. Are they unqualified because they were admitted? Be happy if you got admission, not bitter if you were rejected.</p>
<p>Sometimes, intended major can affect admissions. I personally know many very well-rounded and qualified students (perfect or near perfect scores as well as amazing ECs) who were denied because they chose comp sci. I don’t really know how much it affects your case though since this pattern seems to only be existent in extremely impacted majors. Don’t let anyone tell you that you don’t deserve it; the admission officer saw your potential. Have fun at LA! </p>
<p>At UCLA two different readers, who don’t know each other is reading your application, each have to give you a high enough score on your application in order for you to gain admittance into the university. There’s nothing random about it. UCLA admitted you because it’s reviewed your profile and believes you can succeed, academically and non-academically, and wants to help you achieve your goals.</p>
<p>The reason high achieving students might be rejected is because they have lower enrollment rates. UCLA also likes to have a well balanced class, so it’ll reject high stat applicants in favor of someone who might have a lower SAT score but a bunch of other impressive things in order to balance out the student body.</p>
<p>You should be happy of your accomplishment.</p>