<p>I can’t answer specifically but UCs are very stats centric. If you are instate you’re probably in at all these schools.</p>
<p>UCSD is all about the points. You’ll probably need over 7600 on this thing (maybe a little more) -</p>
<p>[UC</a> San Diego Comprehensive Review Admission Process: Freshman Selection, Fall 2008](<a href=“http://www.ucsd.edu/prospective-students/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/freshmen/process.html]UC”>http://www.ucsd.edu/prospective-students/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/freshmen/process.html)</p>
<p>Essays and personal statements only matter insofar as they can explain things to get you some points.</p>