International Student Admission to UCLA

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>I'm 16 and in year 11. I live in sydney, australia and its my dream to go to UCLA!
i wont be applying until the end of next year but i have no idea what exams and
documents they need when I apply and i was wondering if anyone had any information that would help me :)</p>

<p>and if anyone knows what my chances would be of getting it that would be great! i'm an A grade student who does extra curricular activities (even though i figure thats what the majority of international applicants are :P) :)</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>ACT or SAT
(SAT subject tests, possibly for engineering)
Toefl if you don’t learn in English at your school.
make sure you satisfy their requirements (can be found on website)</p>

<p>UCLA does not do teacher recommendations. The application is quite easy. You self-report your scores and then send in your transcript when you’re admitted. </p>

<p>Your other documents (student visa, etc) can be finalized after offers of admissions.</p>

<p>Good Luck.</p>

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<p>thank you :)</p>

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<p>The biggest issue will be ability to pay $55K for probably 5 years. It’s getting harder to get out in 4. If you have the money, As and a 2050 SAT score, you’ll be welcomed with open arms.</p>

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<p>yeh thats my biggest problem at the moment :confused: thanks for the advice!</p>

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<p>@Waverly you know, having the money and a decent sat score does not really guarantee you anything. I am an international student so it’s clear that I would have been willing to pay around 55k as I applied and I had 2030 sat score. I was rejected. Not only UCLA, but at UCB and USC too. That being said, having funds gives you no edge over other applicants.</p>

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<p>^I agree…the international acceptance rate was only 12% or so at UCB, maybe UCLA was similar. There are enough internationals with the gpa and the scores. Especially in competitive majors. But 1-5% class rank with 2200+ and 750+ subject scores have a good chance. Even though UCs say subject scores are not necessary, I think for internationals, it carries weight.
To the OP: Sydney, Australia ? There are plenty of folks here who would love to trade places with you :slight_smile:
Check this out <a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/5_steps_to_study/[/url]”>http://www.educationusa.info/5_steps_to_study/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@fall2016parent yeh I going to do as much as i can to try and make a good impression :slight_smile:
haha yeh, the land down under :stuck_out_tongue: I’d be happy to trade places! Thanks! That website is great!</p>