For CSU I’m applying to SDSU
3.95 CSU GPA
1220 SAT
22 ACT
(will they use my SAT when making an admissions decision since my ACT is low?)
UC
ranked in top 9 percent of California applicants
UC GPA
grades 10-12 GPA: 4.31
SAT submitted: 1220
I’ve applied to UCLA, UCSD, UCSB, UCSC
What is your capped weighted UC GPA? https://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/
Intended major?
HS course rigor?
The Cal States will calculate your Eligibility index using ACT and SAT and will take the highest EI for admission consideration.
capped weighted for 10-12 or 9-12?
intended major: chemistry
around 7 AP courses and 3 honors courses
Capped weighted UC GPA is 10-11th just like the CSU GPA and it is also capped at 8 semesters of Honors points.
Some UC statistical data to gauge your chances:
Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 3.80-4.19 (capped weighted and not major specific):
UCB: 12.6%
UCLA: 11.7%
UCSD: 38.7%
UCSB: 53.6%
UCD: 56.5%
UCI: 52.1%
UCSC: 75.7%
UCR: 90.1%
UCM: 96.1%
2018 UC capped weighted GPA averages:
UCB: 4.23
UCLA: 4.23
UCSD: 4.16
UCSB: 4.13
UCI: 4.13
UCD: 4.11
UCSC: 3.96
UCR: 3.81
UCM: 3.71
2018 Data:
25th - 75th percentiles for SAT:
UCB: 1360-1540
UCLA: 1340-1540
UCSD: 1300-1520
UCSB: 1270-1500
UCD: 1220-1480
UCI: 1230-1490
UCSC: 1210-1450
UCR: 1130-1380
UCM: 1020-1280
Based on statistical data only, I would say UCSC would be a Match, UCSB a High Match (50:50), UCSD a Low Reach and UCLA a High Reach.
Since you are in the top 9% for applicants, if not accepted to any of these UC’s, your application will be referred to UC Merced for consideration.
Do you have any safety schools?
weighted and capped for 9-11 is 3.75, 10-12 weighted and capped is 3.96
safety schools are local state schools
Your local CSU may not necessarily be a safety if you live in San Luis Obispo.
SDSU and SLO do not give local preference to Freshman applicants.
you are likely to be admitted to SDSU - UCSC will be a coin toss, The other UCs on your list are pretty unlikely to admit you.
Good luck.