<p>dont hijack threads plz</p>
<p>my bad sorry you felt that way about it...i figured instead of wasting valuable forum space by creating redundant threads might as well get advice where people are looking...</p>
<p>btw i would delete/edit my post but i cant anymore...once again sorry about that</p>
<p>so much eff'ing grade inflation everywhere
the valedictorian of my class has a 3.9 uw GPA</p>
<p>so my 3.65 (solid A-) looks like **** compared to other schools...</p>
<p>really sucks to go to an honest school these days..</p>
<p>The OP is in-state with upper 4% ranking. He is assured of being admitted to the UC system via local eligibility. His 4.22 GPA (I presume this is UC GPA as he is from a CA high school and only quoting So+Jr grades) also puts him way above the 2.8 min GPA threshold. This should give him a good shot at UCSD.</p>
<p>I do agree that he needs to improve his SAT I somewhat and hopefully scores well on his SAT II Math to give him a better chance with UCSD.</p>
<p>hopeful219,</p>
<p>If you wish to stay on the west coast, take a look at the University of Washington (aerospace/biomedical/computer/environmental). Your Admissions Index is around 79-82 (if you truly have a 3.9UW GPA) or 74-78 (at 3.8UW). You should have a good shot even as out-of-state.</p>
<p>As Carolyn pointed out, both Cal Poly SLO and USC have excellent engineering programs, but they are more selective.</p>
<p>If you are willing to go a bit further east, you may want to take a look at Purdue and Wisconsin. Your 3.9UW GPA (assuming you took your fair share of honor and AP courses) should put you in range for these traditional engineering powerhouses.</p>
<p>Btw, WashU, Vanderbilt, Emory and Notre Dame are very selective ... but these schools are not known for their engineering.</p>
<p>Hey... this is hopeful219...
so is Cal Poly SLO harder for me to get in than USCD and so on because it's more selective??? - confused obviously cus I thought UC is harder to get in than state college...
and i live in CA but what's the whole local eligibility thing???... I remember fillling that out but never really understood it...
And finally hopeful219 = girl, NOT a guy.. thanks peeps :)</p>
<p>to final1: don't worry about it... it's better to kill two birds with one stone right?</p>
<p>hopeful219,
Sorry, I'm guilty of stereotyping...</p>
<p>Um...I'm surprised you are not more familiar with the top 4% and UC-eligibility rule. In a nutshell, there are three paths to admission to the UC - statewide, local and by examination.</p>
<p>"The Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) program recognizes students individual accomplishments in light of the opportunities offered by their particular high schools. If you rank in the top 4 percent of students at your California high school, and if your high school participates in the program, you may be admitted via the ELC path..."
(<a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/local_eligibility.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/local_eligibility.html</a>)</p>
<p>Your college counselor should know more.</p>
<p>Cal Poly SLO is not more selective than UCSD. It has an excellent engineering program which I presume is more selective. Your in-state status and 4.22 UC GPA should give you a good chance there too. If you can improve your SAT scores somewhat, it would certainly help.</p>
<p>What is your SAT-I CR+Math scores? I presume it's around 1200-1250?</p>
<p>about the ELC system... are people guaranteed to a UC school even it might not be your first choice? And would I have a decent chance to UCSD if I raise my SAT and SAT IIC scores? I'm retaking it but I'm more confident about it now... Any feedback? - and what's the UC GPA.. are all gpa's same? Thanks :)</p>
<p>Wow, you really don't know much about your own state's higher education system.</p>
<p>To calculate your UC GPA:</p>
<p>"...the University calculates your GPA in the "a-g" subjects by assigning point values to the grades you earn, totaling the points and dividing the total by the number of "a-g" courses. Points are assigned as follows: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, and F=0 points. (Pluses and minuses are not calculated in the grade point average.)
Only the grades you earn in "a-g" subjects in the 10th and 11th grades - including summer sessions - are used to calculate your preliminary GPA. Courses you took in ninth grade can be used to meet the Subject Requirement if you earned a grade of C or better, but they will not be used to calculate your GPA.</p>
<p>Honor Courses: The University assigns extra points for up to eight semesters of University-certified honors-level and Advanced Placement courses taken in the last three years of high school: A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3 points. No more than two yearlong UC-approved honors level courses taken in the 10th grade may be given extra points. A grade of D in an honors or advanced placement course does not earn extra points.</p>
<p>The courses must be in the following "a-g" subjects: history/social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science, language other than English, and visual and performing arts. Also, they must be certified as honors courses by the University. In these subjects, as well as in computer science, acceptable honors-level courses include Advanced Placement courses, Higher Level and designated Standard Level International Baccalaureate courses, and college courses that are transferable to the University..."
(<a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/scholarship_reqs.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/scholarship_reqs.html</a>)</p>
<p>As for the rest of your questions, I'd suggest that you make an appointment with your college counselor and ask him/her. It's about time you get to know your college counselor. Good luck.</p>
<p>Oh.. I knew those stuff already... never heard of them as to being referred to as UC gpa and stuff... but thanks for such descriptive explanation though... :)</p>