Hi I have a 4.0 GPA with a 1730 SAT. I have over 1000 hours of volunteer work and have worked as an engineering intern for the past 2 years and have help previous jobs in government. I play varsity baseball for 11 years, have been president of tbe debate team for 4. Can anyone help me with what my chances will be to get into the UC schools.
Is your GPA, your UC GPA?
Intended major?
gpa and uc gpa is 4.0
I cant take AP because im international and my school doesnt offer it
Intended major is mechanical engineering
UC Merced: Low Match/ Safety
UC Riverside: Match
UC Santa Cruz: High Match
UC Davis/Santa Barbara/Irvine: Low Reach
UC San Diego/LA/Berkeley: Reach
Bump up your SAT score, the Mid-tier UC’s are possible. What is your Math and Critical Reading score? Plan to retake or try ACT?
As an Engineering major, you want stats above the averages for the best chances.
I plan on retaking the sat in may. Based off practice test looking about 650 math 680 english on the new.
Old scores were 590 (CR/M) 550(W)
Your shot, as Gumbymom states, are strongest at Merced, Riverside and Santa Cruz. I would spend significant effort getting your SAT scores higher (and keep in mind that the scale is now different).
Also I feel obligated to ask since you’re international: can you afford the full tuition? The tuition at the UCs are no joke for non-Californians and it’s something you shoulder consider while you review the schools you will apply to.