<p>@Indianjatt are you waitlisted?</p>
<p>I almost got into UCSD as well.</p>
<p>They give me all their admissions stats and stuff and how they had to turn down good students, etc… Then for my application, I was at like 7595, the cut off was like 7744. I got points for my GPA, SAT’s, some summer stuff, some leader ship, some special stuff. I don’t think they gave FULL points in the EC categories such as special, summer, cs, etc… I think I got a little of each which is what held me back. But the guy said, looking up and down, the GPA was the biggest factor holding me back… (■■■). He also said Major did not matter and the decisions were independent of all UC’s, so CC was right on that.</p>
<p>So, anyway, with that point total, did I even have a realistic chance? I knew my GPA was going to screw me over. That was the easiest to control… =(</p>
<p>btw I applied Undeclared </p>
<p>Wait list 1,200 people and it was people who were 100 points within the cutoff.</p>
<p>@iamawesome27 I called UCSD
@shayant No I am not waitlisted.</p>
<p>What we have to remember is that every school has their own way of admissions. </p>
<p>We just have to hope for the best!</p>
<p>so if i got waitlisted for san diego, does it mean i have a better score than you? is the cut off same for ucsd and ucd?</p>
<p>They use different point systems. UCD gives a lot more points for over 35 semesters of a-g approved courses. While UCSD gives points for classes over the min. a-g, they only give you a fixed certain number of points if you have over 35 a-g, while UCD gives points for every class over the a-g min., up to 1000 points. At UCSD, it is really not a helpful distinguishing factor, since most students applying have over 35 semesters a-g. So, if you have many a-g courses that will help a lower gpa. Also, I think Davis only weights up to 8 semesters of honors. They also give more points for leadership at Davis–up to 500. So, there are people that get rejected from UCSD and get into Davis and visa versa.</p>
<p>"so if i got waitlisted for san diego, does it mean i have a better score than you? is the cut off same for ucsd and ucd? "</p>
<p>Yes, you are probably within 100 points of the cutoff. I don’t know anything about the UCD cutoff. </p>
<p>I just hope I get in. =/</p>
<p>@Calmom05 Do college courses count as A-G? I know that I used two college courses to fill my foreign language A-G requirement. If the courses do count, does a Pass/No Pass Asian American studies class count, or do two philosophy classes count? I’d assume no, but I am just wondering so I can calculate my A-G courses. </p>
<p>Another question: If my biology AP class has two periods meaning that one says “P-AP Biology” and the other “P-AP Biology/LAB,” do I count them as both separate A-G courses since they both have the college preparatory label?</p>
<p>If so my semester total without Biology Labs and college classes is 38 and with Biology labs and no college is 40. So that is about ~150 and ~250 points extra.</p>
<p>Yes, college courses (semester courses) count as 2 semesters of a-g, but I think Davis only counts the class as one semester for GPA purposes. I don’t know how pass/no pass factors in. For you hs biology class–look on UC doorways, look up your school’s a-g course list and see if it is counted as 2 separate classes.</p>
<p>Also, remember that if you took hs math or foreign language in middle school, those semesters will count for the purpose of the number of a-g courses.</p>
<p>Wow. </p>
<p>I just checked gateway and it is listed as 1 course. But I read around and it mentions some math classes or courses from 7th and 8th grade also count. Not sure if Algebra 1 will count for it.</p>
<p>So I’ve calculated my A-G.</p>
<p>High School: 38 semesters of A-G
College: 6 courses = 12 semesters
50 A-G semester(s) total.
15 above the 35 minimum = 15(50) = 750 HELL YA!</p>
<p>Algebra 1 counts.</p>
<p>The college courses count as one each. Not 12. Unless it was like a full year course. </p>
<p>ucd score</p>
<p>Factor Max possible Likely score Data Notes
.Uncapped GPA 4500 0 UC gpa x 1000
. est scores 4000 0 sat I plus top 2 subject tests
.ELC 1000 0 top 4% of CA public school qualifier
.Classes beyond minimum requirements
1000 0 0 number of a-g classes above 35 x 50 points
.Initiative 500 0 3.0+ while attending a low performing school .
Low Income 500 0 poorness qualifier
.Academic prep program
500 0 attended listed summer programs qualifier
.First generation to college
250 0 no college both parents, some college both parents, one has degree, sliding scale of points
.Nontraditional background
250 0 home school or foreign school qualifier
.Veteran credit 250 0 vet or ROTC qualifier
.Leadership 500 0 must be two Pres/VP or equiv roles to get full credit
.Special achievement/talent
250 0 two major (e.g. regional or national) awards needed for full points
.Special challenges 250 0 trauma in life qualifier (cancer survivor, other major life events)
.9-11 grade improvement
250 0 marked improvement from 9 to 11 qualifier
.Disability credit 250 0 disabled qualifier
.
.Total points 14250 0
.
Cutoff guess 7800(2008)
.</p>
<p>. Analysis of admissions formula
. Academic factors 9750 68.4%
. Disadvantaged background 2750 19.3%
. Special situations 1250 8.8%
. Challenges/disabilities 500 3.5%</p>
<p>UC Davis is a highly selective public university with a strong and growing national reputation. In recent years the number of applications has grown significantly and admission to the campus has become increasingly selective.</p>
<p>To ensure that applicants are thoroughly and fairly reviewed, UC Davis uses an admission process known as Comprehensive Review (CR). CR policy is established by the UC Davis faculty and reflects criteria approved by the Academic Senate and the Regents of the University of California. The CR process considers a broad array of criteria, ranging from traditional academic factors to extracurricular achievement and response to life challenges. Although some criteria (e.g. GPA and test scores) are evaluated electronically, trained admission staff members assess applications for other factors.</p>
<p>Each of the criteria considered in the CR process is assigned a score, with greater weight on the academic factors. The grade point average in UC-approved college preparatory (“a-g”) courses is the most heavily weighted. The next most heavily weighted criteria include standardized test scores, the number of “a-g” preparatory courses completed, and Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC). Admissions staff members assess applications for personal qualities such as demonstrated leadership, special talent, and achievement in the face of adversity or significant disability.
Academic Criteria (approximately 80% of the total weight)
• Grade point average (GPA) calculated on all academic coursework completed in the 10th and 11th grades in the subject areas specified by the university eligibility requirements (“a-g” subjects), weighted for up to eight additional semesters of university-certified honors courses<em>, capped at 4.50
• Scores on required standardized tests (SAT Reasoning or ACT plus Writing, and two SAT Subject Exams in two different subject areas)
• Number of “a-g” semester courses completed beyond 35
• Being identified as Eligible in the Local Context (ELC): ranked in the top 4 percent of the high school class by the end of the junior year, as determined by the academic criteria established by the University of California
• Sustained, active participation in academic preparation or enrichment programs
• Marked academic improvement in the 9th through 11th grades
- Includes university-approved honors courses, Advanced Placement courses, designated International Baccalaureate (IB) courses and transferable college courses completed with a grade of C or better.
Non-Academic Criteria (approximately 20% of the total weight)
• Demonstrated recognized leadership roles in extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated special talents or skills at the school, community, regional, state or national level that indicate the applicant’s promise for contributing to the intellectual vitality of the campus
• Perseverance in unusually challenging circumstances
• Successful management of a significant disability
• First generation college attendance
• Achievement at a low performing high school
• Qualification for participation in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• Nontraditional college applicant
• Veteran or member of the military
After all applications are fully assessed, the highest scoring applicants in each academic area are admitted based on the available spaces in each area. The Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Biological Sciences admit by college, the College of Letters and Science admits by division</em>* within the College, and the College of Engineering admits by academic department. Students applying as “undeclared” or “undeclared/exploratory” are considered in the college/division to which they applied.
All applicants identified as ELC are admitted, regardless of their CR score. Students who do not achieve a sufficient score for admission to their first-choice major, but achieve a sufficient score for admission to their second-choice major are admitted to their second-choice major.
Please note: competition can vary significantly from year to year as the qualifications of the applicant pool fluctuate and the number of spaces available in each academic area changes annually.
** Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies; Mathematics and Physical Sciences; and Social Sciences</p>
<p>In that case I have 52 so 850 points. But how do they check your middle school records? o.o UC STATE WIDE ID?</p>
<p>I see why you’re worrying for Davis, but as stated in prior posts the schools decide independently and I really believe that UCI screwed up a little this year.</p>
<p>I was rejected to UCI (4.2 UC GPA, SAT 1910, ACT 29, First Gen, Single Household, Low Income, as you can see I felt that those disadvantages should have made up for my lower test scores) and many other 4.0+, 2000+ got rejected, too. However, my stepsister got waitlisted with 1360(out of 2400) SAT, 3.8 UC GPA (easy/crappy hs), 380 & 500 SAT 2s, crappy essays (I read it and actually helped her out b/c I felt bad for her), no disadvantages. And I’m sitting wondering how the hell she got waitlisted and I got straight up denied. I’m not being bitter about it, but CAN YOU SEE HOW CRAZY THIS IS?</p>
<p>Yea, and this REALLY was surprising b/c I got into SD and not Irvine. Even my dad chuckled and was embarassed for me. So to the OP, I hope Davis will bring you good news and don’t let Irvine’s decision belittle your hope/chances for Davis.</p>
<p>I think this year Irvine may have looked more into the personal statements than prior years and they looked at whether your E.C.s were actually related to your major. It’s just an assumption, but there must be a reason why these people with high stats and disadvantages are getting rejected. If people applied to the top three most impacted majors like business admin, nursing, and business financing, then yes I can see why top applicants get rejected, but otherwise, I am not sure.</p>
<p>Even if you applied for an impacted major, they’ll still let you in under your alternate major if they accept you. Or that’s how it worked when I appealed last year. They even let me change my major if I didn’t want my alternate anymore, heh.</p>
<p>But anyway, if you end up being rejected for both, definitely appeal. I was also rejected from Davis and Irvine, but I was accepted to both through appeal, as were many others I know.</p>
<p>@Phishy</p>
<p>how did you appeal? with what reasons? just wondering since I may possibly, probably get rejected from ucd</p>
<p>Are senior year classes included in determining the amount of points for above 35 A-G courses?</p>
<p>dimkey, yes they are included.</p>
<p>You do know it is by semester? Just making sure. haha</p>