<p>Hi. I joined this message board in hopes of getting my question answered. I've asked 3 previous UC students and 1 current UC student who do not know the answer to this as well as my counselor in regards to UC Eligbility. </p>
<p>I'm applying as an incoming freshman. I live in California so I need the minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply. </p>
<p>My problem is that I have a heart condition and I was very ill last year, causing my grades to drop. </p>
<p>Currently my average GPA (for grades 10-12) is below a 3.0. However, if I weigh my GPA it will be at least at the 3.0 mark. </p>
<p>My question is, when filling out the actual application for the GPA box, do I put in my unweighted GPA or my weighted? Because I need the weight in order to be eligible. </p>
<p>I hope someone can answer my question because I've asked several people and no one can answer my question.</p>
<p>you put in your actual grades (A-F), uw. Then you check the column on whether the class was UC-approved honors or AP/IB. The UC computer calcluates your weighted, "UC-gpa". Remember, the UC gpa only counts 8 semesters' worth of bonus points.</p>
<p>UCR and UC Merced have been known to take students slightly less than eligible under dire circumstances. Just be aware though, that eligibility and being competitive for admission are two separate issues. Maybe apply at a couple of safeties such as Cal State Sonoma, San Francisco, or Monterey, although that is just a guess as I have not checked out their admitted profiles and am just guessing based on friends kids who have gotten in with similar gpa's. Make sure you use the extra essay for the UC's where it asks you to explain anything else not in the personal statements that may have affected your academic performance. Good Luck to you.</p>
<p>Hey, good luck to you. One suggestion if you don't get admitted to the UC of your choice and you really want to go to a UC: I recommend going to a community college, doing well, and then transferring for your junior year. It's easier to transfer from a community college than it is from a Cal State.</p>