I got 1420(1600) on my SAT but 5/2/4 on my SAT Essay. Will this hurt my chances for UCLA or UCSD?
Middle 25-75% of admitted students to UCLA:
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing: 640 - 730
SAT Mathematics: 640 - 770
SAT Essay: 16 - 20
UCSD:
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing: 620 - 710
SAT Mathematics: 630 - 760
SAT Essay: 16 - 19
You should bring that 2 up. UCLA requires applicants to take the SAT with essay, so I’m assuming it matters. If this is your first time taking the test, there’s no problem with retaking it for a higher essay score. Good luck!
All UC’s require the essay portion for the SAT not just UCLA.