<p>Ok, so...I applied to UCLA for a brand new major. I talked to an admissions guy there and he said that since it's brand new, all I'd need was a 3.2 and I'd have a good chance to get in. The problem is, due to personal circumstances I got a D in a class during the Fall, making my GPA 3.06. BUT during the Winter I retook that class, along with another class, bringing my GPA up to 3.23. I included both of these Winter classes in my UC update form. So my question is: will UCLA consider my Winter grades when calculating my GPA or do they only look at classes up to the Fall to determine GPA? If anyone could help me out I'd appreciate it bc I'm kinda stressing over not meeting the 3.2 requirement!!</p>
<p>Say you applied for enrollment to UCLA for the term of Fall 2006 they wouldn't consider your gpa for the winter session of 2006.</p>
<p>It is very unlikely that they will consider winter grades. I encourage you to include comments in those comments sections directing attention to it however, but typically they only look up to fall.</p>
<p>they'll look at ur winter... whats the new major btw?</p>
<p>CC2UC, can you provide backing that says they will look at "ur winter"? Because the consensus has been, many many times, that actually no college normally considers winter. The only one in question for me is UCLA. I know Berkeley says they don't typically consider it; their GPA update form for instance tells you to include up to fall.</p>
<p>The Major is Global Studies, it just started last Spring at UCLA. Since there aren't too many UCLA students in that major, much less prospective transfers, he almost made it seem like they actually needed people to fill the spots. Anyway, it just seems wierd to me that the admissions people WILL SEE my updated winter grades but not consider them for admissions. I mean, why would they even ask for an update, including winter grades, in the first place if they wont be considered?
BTW, does Berkeley see the application update I fill out for all UCs or just their specific update form?</p>
<p>The issue isn't whether the info is available to them; it's whether they consider the info. They compile a file on you to give quick facts to the reviewers. They don't have time to peruse every corner of each applicant. If it turns out you are borderline, they may look at more of your record; if you aren't, it is unlikely they will.</p>
<p>When did you apply to UCLA for this major? </p>
<p>I already applied to 3 UC schools, but not UCLA. Do you think it is possible to contact the UC system and add UCLA now?</p>
<p>It is not possible, snosurflax.</p>
<p>i think you are in trouble. you have a 3.06 after fall. I think i have read that they really don't consider winter grades. i mean the mininum to be considered to ucla is 3.2. What makes you think that this major won't have a bunch of people applying with competitve gpas.</p>
<p>I just emailed the UC admissions and here is my question and their respond.
I have applied for Fall 2006 semester, and have already updated my grades for the Fall 2005. Winter intersession in my school is over, and I am 100% sure about the grade I received. Is it ok if I use my Winter grade in the update form? (Instead of having IP to have the actual grade)
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This is fine. You may add your winter grades by the deadline, they are just not required as some people have yet to receive their Winter grades.</p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>I think this will help guys</p>
<p>That doesn't change anything, haybaxt. It's obvious that it's ok to submit the grades. They didn't answer whether schools will actually consider them.</p>
<p>They can not close their eyes and ignore the grade. If you are a marginal student, the grade can somehow help.</p>
<p>I probably over-analyzed what the councelor had told me. Just like any other major at UCLA, I'm sure there are going to be a lot of qualified applicants with high GPAs. But I thought it was worth a shot since it wasn't crazy impacted like some other majors. I definately shouldn't give the impression that it's an "easy" major to get into bc I really have no idea. There's nothing I can do now about my grades/app. so it doesn't really matter what they do/do not consider (except to maybe give me some peace of mind haha).</p>
<p>"They can not close their eyes and ignore the grade. If you are a marginal student, the grade can somehow help."</p>
<p>You are assuming that they view exactly what you input. Berkeley's system, for instance, procures your GPA from the form you submit to them that does not include winter. Other schools say that they don't even consider fall grades unless you are borderline. So, if you are borderline, I'd say there is a decent chance, but otherwise it's too much to assume.</p>
<p>Gabe, out of curiosity, how do you find out all this technical behind-the-scenes information??</p>
<p>Interesting... so what is the conclusion here about the importance of winter grade? I'm curious to know!</p>
<p>Gabe, I have even heard casses when the adcoms have asked students to provide their midterm grades for the Spring semester. I am not taking a role of a proffesional cancelor, but my points are based on people's experiances.</p>
<p>"Gabe, out of curiosity, how do you find out all this technical behind-the-scenes information??"</p>
<p>Nothing I know is "behind-the-scences information." It's based on the actual procedures that are outlined for anyone to see. If you did the Berkeley update forms, you would know what I was talking about. </p>
<p>Mainly I am just pointing out that we can't assume they look at everything you input into the update.</p>
<p>i know you have been talking bout UCLA mainly but im trying to transfer to UCSD. My gpa is **** and so im trying to get it up. However, are you guys trying to tell me that getting good grades in the intersessions is not going to help me out at all?</p>