Senior Year Grades?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Hello, </p>

<p>I've searched through many posts regarding senior year grades but am still a little confused.</p>

<p>The 3.0 UW that I must maintain, is that 3.0 each semester or 3.0 by the end of the year?
And do I need MORE THAN 3.0 (> 3.0) or 3.0 OR MORE (>= 3.0)?</p>

<p>First semester, I took 5 APs (1 A, 1 C, and 3 B's) and an A in Wind Ensemble (band). Does that mean I'm "safe" as long as I maintain those grades for this final semester? If my calculations are correct, the A & C cancel out to 3.0 while each B is a 3.0 = 3.0; does Wind Ensemble count towards this GPA, which would result in a ~3.1?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>i talked to a ucla rep and she said its 3.0 weighted. ppl on here are saying unweighted so i have no idea what to believe</p>

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<p>so.what is it?.. this could make or break me..</p>

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<p>Why not try for straight A's? If you're getting into UCLA, you've probably gotten them(or close) for the past 3 years, and chances are it'll be the last time you'll be seeing a 4.0 for the next few years.</p>

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<p>i believe for UCLA and Cal is weighted and for other UCs its unweighted... im guessing that for UCLA admit caliber students 3.0 GPA weighted should be expected</p>

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<p>Your senior year grades are not used in admissions decisions. Only 10th and 11th grade UC-approved courses (check this site for your school's list: <a href="https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/servlet.jsf;jsessionid=792072B0DBB311E69A6055E5601C513B?_flowExecutionKey=_c0FD25BDB-6104-3AA4-8297-9FBE94A39431_k2761F9B3-7B02-A196-8AB3-910C96EC75AE%5B/url%5D"&gt;https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/servlet.jsf;jsessionid=792072B0DBB311E69A6055E5601C513B?_flowExecutionKey=_c0FD25BDB-6104-3AA4-8297-9FBE94A39431_k2761F9B3-7B02-A196-8AB3-910C96EC75AE&lt;/a> ) They add 1 extra GPA point, up to 8 points, for AP and UC-approved honors courses in the 10th and 11th grades. Only up to two AP or honors courses can get extra weight in 10th grade. Courses not on the UC-approved course list are not used in GPA calculation. Senior year grades are only sent after admission and UC may rescind admission if the grades have dropped significantly.</p>

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<p>^ rofl at asura... so true, so true...</p>

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<p>Asura, I am trying for straight A's, but 1st Semester is already done with - can't change the past. Just want to know if those grades are enough since they ask you to notify them if your grades drop substantially.</p>

<p>tocollege, Sorry if I was unclear but I'm talking about rescinding, not initial acceptances.</p>

<p>Thanks to all the posters so far.</p>

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<p>3.0 unweighted average for UCLA, 3.0 unweighted per semester for Cal as far as i can tell. the other UCs use 3.0 weighted.</p>

<p>but really, just work like you did the rest of high school and there won't be a problem. it's like saying "I need a C on the final and still have a 90 in the class!" when you can just try for an A and guarantee that you keep an A (or other high grade)</p>

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<p>tocollege:</p>

<p>They are talking about the GPA you must maintain after you get accepted</p>

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<p>Getting a 4.0 and a 3.8 UW GPA both semesters of senior years was one of my biggest regrets in high school (well, not really, because it was still incredibly easy).</p>

<p>Go for the 3.0. Spend the time that you aren't studying doing other more fun stuff.</p>

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<p>UW is with 5.0 for AP? or is weighted with 5.0 for AP? i think UCLA needs the 3.0 without 4.0 for AP?</p>

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<p>Ranking wise, UCLA and Cal are higher than the other UCs...so it wouldn't make sense to make it 3.0 weighted (easier) for UCLA and Cal and 3.0 unweighted (harder) for the rest of the UCs...</p>

<p>Last year when I read the policies it was 3.0 unweighted for both semesters (average of both). But I would just call them and ask since xxflyxx heard firsthand differently</p>

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<p>Last year I messaged the UCLA rep quite a few times about this, and, yes, its a 3.0 unweighted GPA in A-G classes overall.</p>

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<p>So would I need a [GREATER THAN 3.0] or [GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 3.0]?</p>

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<p>greater or equal to</p>

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<p>you know, i think im going to contact the office of admissions again. she told me first-hand, but ill double check by calling the office. this could seriously jepordize my admissions, i had 2.6unweighted, 3.6 weighted. and i received the supplemental application in feb. where i listed my first semester grades.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the answers everyone!</p>

<p>xxfly4lyfxx, would you mind letting me know whats up as well after you call the admissions office again?</p>

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<p>if you're borderline as it is (i.e. receiving suppl. app), i don't think getting less than a 3.0 unweighted is going to look good at all.</p>

<p>that's just downright bad.</p>

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<p>right, i'm sure there are people who didnt know that :rolleyes:</p>