<p>let's say you have a low gpa but youre like a mother theresa. what are the chances of getting into ucla as a transfer? has anyone heard of someone getting in mostly because of their statement and ec's even though they had a low gpa? what gpa would you say is like hopeless and a waste of time to apply?</p>
<p>That's what I'm curious about too. I've looked into some of this but am not 100% certain. </p>
<p>For highly competitive majors you'll need atleast around 3.5 for residents.<br>
If your a non-resident like me you'll need about a 3.7.
For not so competitive majors you'll need about atleast a 3.3+(give or take depending on the major) with a killer essay.(for residents)
For non-residents with these majors, the gpa will have to be atleast a 3.5 with a exceptional essay.
internationals need straight A's for most majors.<br>
However I think they're really lenient to athletes, which most of us aren't. For athletes the gpa can be as low as around 2.8+.</p>
<p>thanks for the info. haha, those damn athletes got it made.</p>
<p>your welcome
yea i wish iwas an athlete.
i hope u get into UCLA!~^_^</p>
<p>I agree with PotentialUC's estimations. Unless you're planning to major in film, communications, engineering, or business econ, where I'd say you need at least a 3.7(3.8 for comm) or saint status. </p>
<p>I know of a couple people who got into business econ with 3.6s, but they were TAP certified and had all of their lower divisions covered as well as excellent ECs. I remember reading on the old UCLA board that someone got into UCLA's comm department (accepts ~50 transfers a year) with something like a 3.6, but she also had tons of ECs and I doubt that they'd accept that GPA with the budget like it is now. </p>
<p>Anything is possible and there are always exceptions to the rule, but generally the higher the GPA, the better your chances are. As my guidance counselor once barked at me, "As get you into UCLA, Bs do not".</p>
<p>I got in w/ 3.24 philosophy (but w/ tap, good essay, ec, worked 40+ hrs and had a troubled life).</p>
<p>Bruinbabe that's so great....</p>
<p>There is however no guarantees, but guidelines. Consider this, going to a California Community College, non-impacted major, some EC's, High GPA (3.65+), excellent personal statement, overcoming a few personal obstacles....and you're a shoe-in.</p>