I’m a Junior in High School and I have a 3.6 weighted GPA.
Major: Computer Science
Other:
i take AP classes
I program: HTML,CSS, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Python, Swift, PHP, and jQuery.
I have coded a few apps for iOS
I play soccer
Cisco Certified in IT (Information Technology)
Cisco Certified in Networking
Plan on making my personal statement & other essays with time and putting my heart into it
-Posting SAT Scores ASAP & I am also taking my next SAT in March
-Working on fully releasing an app on the App Store by the end of august
-Going to take Computer Science classes at a community college near me
-mentors students my age, younger, and older that need help with coding
What are my chances at UC Irvine?
I know that my GPA is not the best. But their admissions process is holistic, GPA is not the only thing that matters.
Also, although UCs care more about GPA, your ECs are good for comp sci but aren’t well rounded; no leadership, significant sports achievements/awards, no volunteering, no hobbies outside of major, etc.
Make sure you do well on SATs (aim for 2200+) and SAT IIs, finish junior year strong, and focus on math/science APs, to increase chances. Good luck!
As for essays, make sure to have credible people review them before they’re submitted! And don’t try to make yourself sound “too impressive” in your essays, if you know what I mean. I’m a senior that’s also anxious for UC Irvine’s decision. Good luck with the rest of your junior year.
Major: Criminology
Weighted UC GPA: 4.67
SAT Composite: 2070
AP: 3,4,5,5
EC’s: Cheerleader for my high school for 3 years w/ one year as captain , Link Crew Mentor, Math Mentor for 1 year, Police Explorer for 1 year ,currently work a Part time job
Awards: AP Scholar w/Honor , NCS Scholar Athlete , NSHSS, Superintendent’s Honor Roll
Other :1st Generation Student , Mixed Race (Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic)
Essays: my advice is to write about your passions and just really express to Admissions how dedicated you are to what you do . Emphasize where you come from , your roots , etc.
Your GPA does not exactly decrease your chances , as your EC’s are excellent , but I would recommend boosting it this year and definitely do not slack off senior year either. I am still taking 4 AP’s . And aim for the 2000s range for your SAT. But as many have mentioned , numbers are not everything (:
Hope I was of some help! Good luck with your future! Congrats to those who have been accepted and good luck to those who are patiently waiting !
Coding a few apps in which the money I make from ad revenue will be donated to charities/organizations
-Recently outreached for kids in my county to take on a coding event at the eBay Headquarters next week; I’ll teach them to code and there will be professional mentors there to help them as well
Would that help as well?
I’m a senior that’s also anxious for UC Irvine’s decision. Good luck with the rest of your junior year.