<p>@ jesslys: I think that you’re in, but Communications is so impacted that you never really know. There were kids last year with 3.95 GPA’s being rejected. I think that your essay and EC’s will be the primary determinant of admission, and to me, it seems like you exceed expectations in both. For that reason, I would say you’re in. </p>
<p>@ beatpedo: Damn, you’re so borderline. This is a tricky one. Your upward trend should help you, but the UC’s are so strict on GPA. I don’t think you’ll get into UCLA, but at UCSB, you should have a solid shot. Plus, your EC’s/work experience are really good.</p>
<p>ya i figured lol. freshmen year screwed me 2.3/2.4 but I have been well above 3.0 since (2more years). I’m counting on the fact that my major is so small…2/3 applicants a year haha</p>
<p>Applying to: UCLA(Soc), UCB(Soc), UCSD(Comm), UCI(Social Eco), UCSB(Soc),UCSC(Soc)</p>
<p>In: UCSD, UCI, UCSB, UCSC</p>
<p>Prereqs: UCLA 2/3 done by this spring UCB completed</p>
<p>IGETC: Done by this spring</p>
<p>TAG/TAP: None</p>
<p>ECs: PTK, Volunteer San Diego( pretty much every weekend since Fall 2008), volunteer at
Latino/Latina children community center ( mostly academic support every Thursday night), Dean’s list every semester</p>
<p>Essay: I’d say…8/10 I talked about how an experience of school bully in Japanese high school led me to major sociology. My writing tutors said very strong, but I hate having high expectation to myself</p>
<p>No part-time jobs</p>
<p>Other: I know the fact that, for international students, chances to get into UCLA and UCB are very slim and highly competitive, especially for social science dept. </p>
<p>@ alex: You’re in at Berkeley, and are a bit of a reach for UCLA due to your missing prereq. Missing 1/3 is pretty big…Did you just not take it, or is it not offered at your CCC?</p>
<p>To emilsinclair9:
Thank you so much for the prompt response!
I’m completing social calculus right now and done this semester.
I heard it is safe to complete all prereqs by the end of spring semester…
Should I have done all prereqs by prior to this Spring?</p>
<p>Oh no, you’re good! It’s fine to complete prereqs in the spring. You’ll have all of them done for UCLA by the end of this spring then? If so, you’re definitely in.</p>
<p>Also, what’s social calculus? That sounds really interesting, and is not offered at my CCC.</p>
<p>Major: History
UC GPA: 3.67
Applying to: UCLA, UCI (Accepted)
Prereqs: All done
IGETC: Will be done currently missing one class which I am now taking
TAG/TAP: TAP certified
ECs: Work for my parents at their restaurants about 20 hrs a wk
Essay: Not great- mediocre.
Other: Did horrible in high school, barely graduated. Did not apply to any schools after high school. In CC first semester i got a D in econ. Made it up and got a B. Then got a C in psychology second semester. After that mostly As a few Bs.</p>
<h2>Avg GPA admitted last year for UCLA History was 3.7…you are pretty close to that. TAP helps, so I think you have a decent chance. 20hrs a week is a lot so that’s good. I think you have a good shot 75%+ chance imo.</h2>
<p>Chance Me? </p>
<p>UC-UC Transfer Applicant</p>
<p>Current College: UC Irvine</p>
<p>Current Major: Business Economics</p>
<p>UC GPA:3.933</p>
<p>Applying to: Business Economics @ UCLA</p>
<p>Prereqs:All Done.</p>
<p>ECs:UCI Entrepreneur Society Active Member since Fall '08,
Currently Participating in SCORE (Counselor’s to America’s Small Business) workshops with certificate upon completion. Dean’s Honor’s list all quarters. Some Volunteer-work throughout High School.</p>
<p>Work: Internet Marketing and Sales position at a Small Business for ~4.2 years (2006-present, 12 hours a week)…grew the business by over 30% in terms of profits.</p>
<p>Essays: 8/10 (good but not amazing)</p>
<p>What do you think?? Thanks to everyone who responds! I’m kinda sweatin balls because I’m a UC-UC applicant :(</p>
<p>sandaboy: looks like you have a really high GPA. However, I heard that UCLA’s economics major is extremely competitive. Your work experience will probably set you apart from other applicants (the fact that you helped the business grow 30% in profits?)</p>
<p>Anyways, I think you have 80% chance of getting in, if not as an econ major, perhaps your alternate major.</p>
<p>edit: Oh wait you’re transferring from UCI? I don’t know how that works exactly (as in if they give you guys priority). I would assume you would have even better chances since it’s a more reputable school?</p>
<p>@ Bruin: TAP has an 89% acceptance rate. This indicates that 9/10 are admitted. If you’re close to the average GPA admitted and have prereqs done, I foresee no reason (other than maybe a terrible fall semester) that would lead to a rejection.</p>
Accepted to UCD, UCSC and UCR</p>