<p>For the UC schools, Irvine, Berkeley, San Diego and Los Angeles, it may make a difference if you are looking at engineering versus a liberal arts education. Engineering may be difficult with that GPA. But…</p>
<p>If your school is known for being excessively competitive, then you might want to ask the guidance counselor where the students from previous years went and what their grades and SAT scores were. That might give you a better idea of what you can expect for your case.</p>