<p>I have a 2.99 or something near that UC GPA. A reason for my low grades in sophomore year was due to a family problem. If my counselor writes a letter explaining my situation will the UCs give me a chance? I have a 26 ACT and a 1950 SAT (if my SAT course works).</p>
<p>I’m interested in UCSC, UCD, UCR and UCSB.</p>
<p>I don't think your counselor could do anything about it; he/she cannot change the rules of the UC application process.</p>
<p>I meant can they write a letter explaining my circumstance?</p>
<p>No, but you can on for your essays on the UC application</p>
<p>Explain about it on your essay dude, but don't use it as an excuse. Talk about how it was a stepping stone to change you and your aspirations. Tell what you learned and how it will help you to succeed.</p>
<p>Isn't the minimum to apply 3.0 weighted? If you don't pass that threshold, you can't apply.</p>
<p>my buddy has the same problem.</p>
<p>he has roughly a 2.9 UCGPA. does this mean he ABSOLUTELY cannot get accepted into a UC campus?</p>
<p>I believe you can qualify by test scores alone ...providing all your scores are above 580. This means all 3 areas of the SAT I and both SATII need to be 580 or more. Double check with the UC eligibility index</p>
<p>To qualify by exam all components...3 parts of the SAT I's and 2 different SATII's ...must add up to 3450...with none below 580</p>
<p>like a thousand</p>
<p>Thanks Calpal. And if we take the ACT it's just a converted score right?</p>
<p>The ACT must score at least 25 in all categories, as well as the 580 minimum on the 2 SAT II's</p>