Accepted!!!
In state, SoCal
Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
GPA: 4.23
SAT (new w/ essay): 1300
6 APs from freshman to junior year
5 APs senior year
2 honors classes
EC: tbh no really outstanding ECs, I went to Girl’s State the summer after my junior year and I started a Superhero Club for superhero enthusiasts
Essay: pretty good I guess? I aimed to make them just really personal and I talked about my family and weird hobbies. Somehow I was able to write about my passion for writing fan fiction and make it not sound absolutely childish LOL
Acceptances: UCI (w/ chp), CSULB, UCD
Waiting on: UCSB, UCSC, UCSD
Rejected (probably, tho not official): Cal Poly SLO
Overall I’m super excited and happy to be accepted!! UC Davis is my second choice school (1st is UCSB) and so far I’ve only been accepted to safeties/schools I don’t really want to go to. So it’s just a huge weight off my shoulders that I got in. I’m still praying that I get into UCSB on the 20th, but I won’t be that disappointed if I don’t I’d love to go to UC Davis too!!
@collegeparent67 Sounds similar to my son’s stats. Seems like UCD is taking the approach - 'let this kids with high stats and potentially multiple acceptances really tell us why we should accept them". I don’t blame them if they too that approach - perhaps that approach opens doors for other kids who would otherwise be waitlisted or rejected.
I am sweating waiting to hear from other schools, but also happy DS is not a bit worried
Computer Science
International (Costa Rica) but US Citizen
SAT: 1470 (770M)
SAT 2: 800 Phys, 790M
GPA: 3.78 UC Weighted (upward trend, all A+ 1st semester of senior year)
9 APs (Physics 1, English Lang, Spanish Lang, Microecon, Macroecon, Calc AB, Stats, Chemistry, Comp Sci)
Many extracurriculars: programmed since 11 (worked with 7 languages), developer work experience, founder of own company (can’t go into detail), 300+ hours of community service, developer of community service app, MUN debating (awards and attended international conferences), volunteer as a teacher for 5th graders (programming), etc.
Accepted
Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Major
SAT: 1290
4.1 UC GPA
In-State
Decent essays
Not in IB Diploma, but taking all IB classes (common to do in my school)
@collegehappens18 If that’s what they’re doing, then it’s wrong. Sure, maybe a lot of high-stat students will end up going elsewhere, but that’s the student’s decision. The whole point of “safety” schools is that you have a high chance of getting in, but if they’re waitlisting students BECAUSE they know they’re probably a safety for that student, that’s just wrong.
Rejected
Socal resident
Major: Animal biology
UC GPA: 3.54 SAT: 1120
Lots of ecs, leadership positions, good essays
Not surprised but congrats to everyone who made it’
Listen to Gumbymom, she knows her stuff. Last year, going through this process, when the golden retriever icon appeared we read her posts immediately and they were helpful.
You all worked very hard. Congratulations to everyone who got in to UC Davis! Handshakes to everyone who did not get in too. Another door or window will open for you somewhere soon. If you were waitlisted, you have a glimmer of hope. Several UCs ask you to click the box to get on their waitlist. I believe Davis still requires you to write a 200 word essay as well. Take this assignment seriously. It’s basically another college essay. Tell them why you are passionate about Davis and the major you are waitlisted for, and convince them that you will contribute in a positive way to the campus and to the community. If you can’t bring yourself to write this essay, it’s probably not the right school for you. No assurances you’ll get off the waitlist, but it could happen.
For newly admitted students, plan to attend Decision Day in April! It’s a great way to get acquainted with the campus, community, academics, housing, etc. Make hotel reservations ASAP if needed. Also, attend Picnic Day in April!
@nerdgirl97 I am not sure that’s what they are doing. I am guessing. UCD is also known to have admitted a higher rate of International Students (amongst all UCs):
