Mixed admission chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Santa Cruz
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Hello everyone,

Im sure you see these posts all the time, but as the deadline for apps approaches its hard to resist.

I have a 3.75 GPA
1390 SAT Score (taking it again in December)
An upward trend in my grades.

Based on these facts, do you think I have a shot of getting in? It really is my dream school.

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Your SAT is above the 75th percentile and UC GPA is within range. I would say a Match/High Match school.
25th - 75th percentiles for SAT:
UCSC: 1170-1380
Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 3.40-3.79: UCSC: 59%

3

Do you think my lower GPA is made up by my SAT score? or is it not high enough

4

Here is what UCSC consider important in their application review. UC’s tend to be very GPA focused, but I think if your essays are very good, your chances are good.

  • Santa Cruz

  • Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores, State residency
  • Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, First generation college student, Geographical residence, Talent/ability
  • Considered: Volunteer work, Work experience
  • Note: Test scores, GPA in required subjects most important. Personal statement very important.
5

You’ll be fine, as long as your ECs and essays are up to par.

6

Thanks. My gpa is actually 3.81, I calculated it wrong.