<p>Actually, according to self-reporting (to the schools' GC's), UCLA actually had less wiggle-room this yr. than they normally do, merely because of the recent Srs' application volume. However, I do know of one student from D's h.s. who had ho-hum SAT I scores (a lot lower than your SAT II's, green_apple), but she did have compensating factors. She also probably had a very good essay & was interested in some specialty programs which UCLA offers. However, even your GPA is higher than hers, according to what you told me yesterday. Therefore, I really think you have very little to worry about. You look quite good so far.</p>
<p>And it certainly is not "all" based on formula, or this other student would not have been admitted. It is likely that not even her SAT II's were as high as yours. </p>
<p>(More in a PM, later.)</p>