<p>I'm applying to all the UC's (but Merced) and some privates, but I have a below 3.00 GPA (explained in app). However, I'm confident in my essays/EC's, and hopefully, they'll see potential from my SAT scores.</p>
<p>Although I think I might have a shot at the lower UC's with my current scores, I'm still worried about my GPA. I can meet eligibility with a 410+ UC score (basically, SAT scores added up). Right now I'm at a 385.</p>
<p>For a SATI retake, I need 2020 to a ~2260 (I already improved by 100 pts, ~250 would be insane). And for a SATII retake, I need 640 Math IIC/620 Literature to a 720/720. </p>
<p>SATI: Practice some more and pray for a 2260. Any increase would still be good for all my app's. I technically wouldn't meet UC eligibility.</p>
<p>SATII: More "specific" material. If I study and prepare, 720/720 doesn't sound too out of reach. Any increase would mainly look good to UC's.</p>
<p>NOTE: Right now I'm registered for the Dec. 1st SATI. I retook my SATII's today, but I didn't do too well. Of course, I wanna see my scores before making any decisions, but the site says they'll be released Dec. 1st! Is this just a temporary date?</p>