<p>Is it really true that all UCs care about is::</p>
<p>SAT II
GPA
SAT I</p>
<p>(in that order)?</p>
<p>it sure seems like that’s the case. anybody know for sure?</p>
<p>the #1 thing admissions officers look at is academics, although it is #1, it is not all they base it on</p>
<p>It's a point system and all three count heavily. You can go to the UCOP website...someone posted the breakdown of what counts for how many points, including the essays, EC's, demonstrated hardship, etc.</p>
<p>can someone repost that :)</p>
<p>sure....this is for UC San Diego's admissions process; all the schools have a similar system, but UCB and UCLA don't assign points</p>
<p>Step I - Academic Review Maximum Consideration
Uncapped Grade Point Average (GPA) 4,500
Scores of All Required Exams 3,200
Number of "A-G" Courses Beyond the Minimum 500 </p>
<p>Step II - Additional Academic Factors<br>
Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) 300
Educational Environment 300 </p>
<p>Step III - Socioeconomic Factors<br>
Low Family Income 300
First Generation College Attendance 300 </p>
<p>Step IV Personal Characteristics and Achievement Factors<br>
Demonstrated Leadership 300
Special Talents/Achievements/Awards 300
Community and Volunteer Service 300
Participation in Pre-Collegiate/Motivational and Enrichment Programs 300
Special Circumstances/Personal Challenges 500 </p>
<p>The cut off for UCSD last year was 7456</p>
<p>iamhung:</p>
<p>seeing that, do the UC schools give any points to essays?</p>
<p>This question has been bugging me for a while because I have realized that over time (as I have been working on other apps and writing more essays), my UC essays are not good/creative/etc.</p>