<p>I just decided to copy the format of the UC Davis thread :P (which I got accepted into as well lol). So please post your stats according to the given format in order to give the "Class of 16" a heads up on how they should do ;)</p>
<p>Congrats to those that will graduate on the 50th Anniversary of UC Irvine :)</p>
<p>[ b]Stats:[ /b][ list]
[ *] SAT I (by section):
[ *] SAT IIs:
[ *] ACT:
[ *] APs/IBs:
[ *] GPA (UW, W):
[ *] Rank:
[ *] Other stats:
[ /list][ b]Subjective:[ /b][ list]
[ *] ECs listed on app:
[ *] Job/work experience/volunteering:
[ *] Essays (subject and responses):
[ *] Hook (if any):
[ /list][ b]Location/person:[ /b][ list]
[ *] State or country:
[ *] School type:
[ *] Ethnicity:
[ *] Gender:
[ /list][ b]General comments/congratulations/venting,etc: [ /b]</p>
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<p>College and program: Undeclared (originally applied as an Electrical Engineer)</p>
<p>Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT I (by section): M 580, CR 560, W 610, 1750 Total
[</em>] SAT IIs: MII 590, Spanish 610
[<em>] ACT: Didn’t take
[</em>] APs/IBs: AP European History (3), AP U.S History (3), AP Biology (3), AP Calculus AB (tbd), AP U.S Government (tbd), AP Spanish Language (tbd), AP English Literature (tbd)
[<em>] GPA (UW, W): 3.33, 3.7
[</em>] Rank: Top 12% (just barely)
[<em>] Other stats: N/A
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[</em>] ECs listed on app: 1st Chair Tenor Saxophone player for Marching/Concert Band (2 years), Entertainment Section Editor and Co-Editor in Chief for Journalism (2 years), Varsity Volleyball Player (2 years), Cross Country Varsity runner (1 year)
[<em>] Job/work experience/volunteering: KEY Club member (2 years, 20 hours of volunteer work)
[</em>] Essays (subject and responses): I made sure I wrote the best essay ever. 1st essay: How my aunt and best friend dying destroyed my freshman year of high school, but also gave me the strength to work hard through some self realization. I also wrote about how I was inspired to become an engineer. 2nd essay: Wrote about the award I received that demonstrated my rapid academic improvement and the experience of receiving it.
[<em>] Hook (if any): Personal trauma, inspiration, economic problems.
[/ul]Location/person:[ul]
[</em>] State or country: California
[<em>] School type: Public w/majority being minorities
[</em>] Ethnicity: Mexican American (and I think perhaps the only one lol)
[li] Gender: Male[/li][/ul]**General comments/congratulations/venting,etc: ** Compared to others that got rejected at UC Irvine, I definitely believe that I don’t deserve my spot in the school. I worked hard towards the end of my sophomore year and onward, but I didn’t do as much compared to others. UCI did send me a supplemental application to fill out last February that asked for my Fall Semester Senior GPA (which was a 4.4), so I think getting that high GPA improved my chances significantly. </p>
<p>I guess my acceptance is an example of how it’s never too late to start working hard for what you want. My minority status definitely gave me an edge over others, but I think the greatest factor the UCI admission staff took to admit me was the fact that I kept improving through my grades, going from a 2.4 UWGPA all the way up to a 4.4 WGPA. </p>
<p>I hope others that tried their best got accepted to UC Irvine as well, and I hope to see you all in the Fall!</p>
<p>Anyone know where I can find a forum for those who are freshman going into UCI next year? Want to start meeting people since I’ll be living with them for 2 maybe 4 years.</p>
<p>Hey Sprink, Vizy, and of course JGod, I’m going to Irvine next year too! ^^
Majoring in International Studies and hoping to get into Middle Earth.</p>
<p>What kind of extracurriculars do you guys think you’re going to do? I’m interested in Kendo and Campus Reps!</p>
<p>I’m majoring in CS or Computer Game Science (Haven’t decided if which yet) and also Middle Earth. I kind of just want to goof off with EC’s. Want to join all the random nerd clubs like on the tour our guide said something about jedi fights or something and that got me oddly excited. I’ll probably join a serious club or two, but I just want to have fun with my free time rather then make myself worry more then i probably already will with classes.</p>
<p>I’m a bio major, I was down to go with Middle Earth (due to proximity to gym and the fact that the opposite sex is right next door) but I’m still deciding. Have you guys been to the campus?</p>
<p>i’m undeclared (but i’m declaring for micro biology) and i plan to live in ME because it’s close to brandywine…i doubt that’s the best reason, but it’s my reason :D</p>
<p>@Chikara: Really?! I’m super stoked for it, I heard it’s a great program! Judging by your username, can I guess you’re interested in Japanese? </p>
<p>@JGod: I decided on Middle Earth because it’s closer to the Social Sciences building. I don’t think it matters much- but I know a friend of mine who’s a sophomore right now chose Mesa Court because it was closer to her building. And I heard Middle Earth parties a little less, depending on the hall? And I’m not really a party-type, so I’d like to stay away from those hahaha~ Though I’m a little disappointed because I heard Mesa has slightly larger dorms? Well, they have trundles under the beds, at least. But I’ll survive! ^^</p>
<p>@Vizy: Yeah, I went in November- loved it! It’s soooo pretty and when I went it was International Week, so there were a bunch of fun international clubs around selling food! Have you been yet?</p>
<p>College and program:
Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Stats:[ul]
[<em>] SAT I (by section): 1980
[</em>] SAT IIs: Math 2: 790, French: 710, Physics: 750
[<em>] ACT: N/A
[</em>] APs/IBs: Currently taking AP Physics B, AP Government, AP Calculus AB
[<em>] GPA (UW, W): 3.93
[</em>] Rank: 16/145
[li] Other stats: </p>[/li]
<p>[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[li] ECs listed on app:[/li]*Peer tutor at my high school through California Scholarship Federation.
*President/Founder of Heal the Bay Club, environmental club within the school for one year
*Treasurer of Support Troops club for two years
*Member of Key Club International
*Member of Academy of Martial Arts and Sciences for four years
*Member of recreational rowing organization</p>
<p>[ *] Job/work experience/volunteering:
Aquatic systems technician internship for two summers</p>
<p>[li] Essays (subject and responses):[/li]1. Discusses an epiphany during sophomore year that allowed me to realize that I belonged in the engineering world.
2. Discussed my family’s involvement in teaching me leadership, teamwork, and the process of teaching and learning which are all applied in engineering. </p>
<p>[li] Hook (if any):[/li]First generation? Mexican American? Made it into Intel International Science Fair (no winning though lol)</p>
<p>[/ul]Location/person:[ul]
[<em>] State or country: California
[</em>] School type: Parochial Private
[<em>] Ethnicity: Mexican American
[</em>] Gender: Male</p>
<p>[/ul]**General comments/congratulations/venting,etc: **
I was aiming for USC/UCLA (mainly to stay with family as I have younger siblings) but I didn’t get in either. I got into UCD, UCSD, Cornell, waitlisted Columbia, but I prefer UCI because of its great environment and approach to engineering. Plus its nearby. I am still very happy and excited (already bought a sweater and shirt :~ lol!).</p>
<p>Holy *** Really??? Lol I’ve never done that stuff before but I’ve always wanted to try just cause it looks so nerdy and fun. Don’t even care if people call me a nerd cause that would be so much fun.</p>