UC GPA system for out of state?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hi all!</p>

<p>I was wondering how the UC GPA system works for out-of-state applicants. I know that if you're a California resident and you take honors classes, you get the bonus points when they calculate your GPA. But if you're out-of-state and have taken a lot of school-designated honors classes (and maybe less APs), you only get the bonus points for the AP classes. Doesn't this give an unfair advantage (in terms of UC GPA) to in-staters? Do admissions officers take note of this when they make decisions?</p>

<p>Sorry if I seem really stupid. I'm really interested in going to a UC, so I'm taking the time to sort through their admissions web pages...and so far I'm confused. </p>

<p>:D</p>

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<p>Yes, in-state students do have an advantage in UC admissions GPA with respect to UC-approved school-designated honors courses listed on <a href=“http://doorways.ucop.edu%5B/url%5D”>http://doorways.ucop.edu</a> .</p>

<p>However, only up to 8 semesters’ worth of honors points will be included, so if you have taken at least that many AP courses in 10th and 11th grade (no more than four semesters in 10th grade can be counted, though), then you will have the maximum honors points for UC admissions GPA purposes anyway.</p>

<p>UC is expensive for out of state students – have you checked the net price calculators?</p>

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<p>It gives advantage to students at schools with approved UC classes. Even some schools in California struggle with this.</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone!</p>

<p>I also took note of Berkeley’s admissions statistics, and it seems like the admission rate for out-of-state students was much higher than in-state. So - is unweighted GPA equally important for Berkeley admissions?</p>

<p>And on a related note, how much does Berkeley care about test scores? I’ve heard it said that the UC system is very numbers-oriented.</p>

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<p>Yes, adcoms who read OOS applicants are aware of the gpa differentials. Plus, UC is begging for more OOS students’ money, so it’s can be plus factor.</p>

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<p>Likely due to self-selection. A B+ student from OOS ain’t gonna apply to Cal and UCLA, but an instate B+ student just might apply (hoping to win the admissions lottery) since UC uses a single app and it just costs an extra few bucks to apply to one more campus.</p>

<p>STEM programs like Engineering and College of Chemistry will be looking for a strong Math 2 subject test score.</p>

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<p>Thanks bluebayou! So if I’m an out-of-stater with okay grades, stellar test scores, good extracurriculars, and no need for financial aid, I should have at least a decent shot of getting into Berkeley?</p>