<p>Um, topic title says it all.</p>
<p>A little easier compared to in-state. If you look at the acceptance stats on UCLA’s website, you will see that OOS admit rates are a bit higher than in-state since Fall 2006: [Profile</a> of Admitted Freshmen - UCLA Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/Prospect/Adm_fr/Frosh_Prof.htm]Profile”>http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/Prospect/Adm_fr/Frosh_Prof.htm)</p>
<p>OOS also has higher stats. Because worked hard and they want to end up in LA</p>
<p>In theory it should be easier because UCs desperately need money and OOS people pay around 3 times as much the regular tuition. But they always say they first consider in-state, then OOS, then international students.</p>
<p>^All you have to do is look at the stats MsSun posted. They may say they consider instate first, but their actions, even in non-recession years say otherwise.</p>
<p>Then again, just because a higher proportion of OOS get in than instate doesn’t necessarily mean OOS are given priority. It just means when looking at OSS as a group, it’s relatively easier.</p>
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<p>That’s actually what I thought as well (I’m an OOS) but apparently UCLA doesn’t receive any of that out-of-state tuition…it goes to the state. So the money isn’t a factor when they’re looking at candidates…in-state are still considered first. (I heard this from the Dean of Engineering).</p>
<p>This is the first time I’ve ever read on CC that it’s easier for OOS students to get accepted over in-state students.</p>
<p>To be honest, the difficulty of getting accepted is around the same for both groups of students. If you have good ECs, solid grades, SAT, and a good personal statement - basically a solid all-around candidate - you should be good. These stats that you’re looking at don’t mean it’s easier…it could mean a BUNCH of things. So stop making silly conclusions.</p>
<p>The only disadvantage I can think of at the moment for OOS students is the fact that some of our courses don’t count because they don’t follow in-state schooling credits (as a result, I had to post a lower GPA than I really had. I also received less units coming in to UCLA).</p>
<p>agreed with MadeInChina :]</p>
<p>MadeInChina, just to clarify …</p>
<p>UCLA is extremely academic achievement oriented, meaning excellent grades and stellar test scores are essential to be competitive. Students who demonstrate ability to achieve fantastic extracurriculars and/or overcoming extraordinary hardships while maintaining excellent academic achievement are favored. However, UCLA rarely overlooks bad grades/test scores even if fantastic extracurriculars and/or extraordinary hardships are in the equation.</p>
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I’m sure you could find a bunch of posts on CC about in-state students getting accepted with a <4.0 GPA and a <2000 SAT score. Also, I’m not too sure how accepted athletes do in high school, but I’m sure UCLA would make exceptions for them (but I suppose they are a special case).</p>
<p>Anyways, how does your post clarify that it’s a little easier for OOS students to get accepted to UCLA?</p>
<p>Your application is broken down into 3 components:</p>
<p>Academic accomplishment (GPA, rank, and SAT (given the least weight))
Personal Accomplishment (awards, leadership, ECs, etc)
Challenges Overcome (fill in the blank)</p>
<p>UCs, and Cal and UCLA in particular, have stated repeatedly that they are less concerned with SAT than with GPA and the other factors. Given the diverse profile of admitted students, I’d say that’s pretty accurate. So I wouldn’t worry too much about an average or slightly below average SAT (2000 or lower), even if you’re OOS. Just concentrate on proving yourself in the other areas. Good luck!</p>