Please chance me, OOS student! :)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>I come from a very competitive public school in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL, and I'm applying ED to Northwestern, but I'm also applying to many other schools, like UCLA/USC, just in case. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, and must say I miss my hometown that I love! Also, being a Persian-American, I believe Westwood would be an amazing place to live by ;). Here are my stats: </p>

<p>Class Rank: 16%, 121/720, I think 2-3 other students applying to UCLA
UW GPA: 3.77 out of 4
W GPA: 4.2 out of 4
ACT: 29 (only took it once, got a 32 on my recent practice)
SAT: will be taking it on Nov.5, I expect to get a 2100 give or take some, preparing a lot
ECs: 4 yrs (2yrs varsity) of Track, 2 yrs of varsity football, was a BIG leader in both, speech team, worked for my Dad's business for several 100 hours, worked for Brother's business over summers, will be co-founding a weightlifting club at my school in a few weeks
Recs: Solid, one of my teachers is a NU alumni if that makes a difference (doubt it though)
Essay: My AP Lit teacher tells me its top-tier but could be better, if anyone trustworthy wants to see I'd be happy to PM you!
Senior schedule: 5 AP classes, only 1 non-AP, 1 Honors class
Classes from past years: 2 APs, 1 Honor in Jr. Yr, and several honors through Fr-So. yrs.</p>

<p>Anything I'm missing?? Anyhow, I am very passionate about my track experience and will make it known on my application, my counselor believes it could really impress AdComs.</p>

<p>End of the line what do you think? I know my ACT isn't in the 31-33 range, but I strongly believe I will do great on the SAT.</p>

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<p>First of all, I don’t think that having a rec from a NU alum will help with UCLA! :wink: Plus, if I remember correctly, UCLA doesn’t even consider letters of recommendation.</p>

<p>How did you do on your AP exams?</p>

<p>You may want to use UCLA’s formula for weighting your GPA.</p>

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<p>Being OOS always helps your chances. GPA is ok, did you use the UC GPA formula for calculating weighted/unweighted though? How do you compare to your peers applying to UCLA? (UC’s love students who have great stats <em>relative</em> to their hs peers). Extra curriculars sound great.</p>

<p>The biggest question mark is the SAT. If you get that 2100 you are confident about, IMO you have a good shot. Also, UC’s don’t accept any letters of rec.</p>

<p>good luck!</p>

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<p>I should also add that I heard from a reputable source that UCLA is looking to increase their OOS student enrollment, so that bodes well for you.</p>

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<p>LMAO ooops about the rec, I basically copy & pasted this topic from my NU chances thread but thought I got all my NU specific stuff out…hahaha so sorry! But thanks everyone :D</p>