UC Santa Barbara...or any UC in california

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I took diagnostic tests of the SAT and my results were sort of the same. My writing is pretty good, considering I am non-American, but my math and English scores are really lame. I am planning to graduate and go to UCSB/UC Santa Barbara.</p>

<p>My scores averaged from lowest to highestare:</p>

<p>Math ---> 490 to 610
English ---> 310 to 470
Writing ---> 610 to 690</p>

<p>I am very concerned, worried, anxious, and depressed because I just can't do any better. I wish I can, but I do not know any other way. I am practicing math the most because I believe it is easier to learn math than English. </p>

<p>If I had the scores like the diagnostic results, would it be possible to get in UCSB?</p>

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<p>If you're a not a CA resident, it's REALLY tough to get into many UC schools. Some folks have more success starting at a community college or Cal State School & transferring if they do well.</p>

<p>The scores you posted would be difficult for admission to a UC school, especially if you're not a CA resident.</p>

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<p>xcutioners:</p>

<p>Assuming you are a California resident,
UCSB: Reach</p>

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<p>Unless you are a minority or have some other sob story, your chances at UCSB are slim.
Your best bet would be to go to a community college like Santa Barbara city college, and then transfer to UCSB after 2 years.</p>

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<p>Well, I am a current US Resident of California =)</p>

<p>Umm... what else is possible to get in UCSB?</p>

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<p>Low SAT: 1410
High SAT: 1770</p>

<p>Assuming you live in California, you could go to possibly UC Merced or UC Irvine. The rest would be very hard. What's your gpa? To get into UCSB safely, I would guess you need at least 2000+</p>

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<p>Wow... 1410 to 1770?
Damn!! <em>gasps!</em></p>

<p>Well... UCSB is mostly a party school so I believe it's alittle bit easier to get in =)..
I am really uncertain with UC applications =(!</p>

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<p>only chances are riverside or santa cruz</p>

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<p>Your GPA is really what's important for UC admission, though your SAT's still need some work.</p>

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<p>Damn... I am trying to get atleast a 4.0 GPA and a 1650 on the SATs..</p>

<p>Besides that, I want to try to be a vice president of "anime club"..
For sports, I might join track & field or baseball or both.. =(</p>

<p>Umm.. would it put off for the college records?</p>

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<p>the clubs will not negate the low SAT scores. I highly recommend you retake the SATs and maintain a decent GPA, since scores are what UCs care about the most.</p>

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<p>Well... UCSB is mostly a party school so I believe it's alittle bit easier to get in =)..
I am really uncertain with UC applications =(!</p>

<p>The thing is, UCSB continues to get very strong applicant pools and tough admissions. Since you said you took diagnostic SAT tests, I assume you're still a few years away from college, and you can expect UCSB (as well as the others) to be more competitive.</p>

<p>I think you should aim for an 1800+ on the SATs to have a good shot at UCSB. When you fall below that, you'll need a strong GPA or good ECs to get admitted.</p>

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<p>Wow... a 1800+ on SATs?
Well.. that's probably going to be alittle bit hard for me =(</p>

<p>I am hoping for atleasty a 4.0 GPA and like straight A's in every dang class...</p>

<p><em>grrr</em> I feel so pressured >___<"</p>

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<p>er...are you saying you have a 4.0 from 9th grade- 11th? that helps a lot. Then I would say you only need around 1800-1900</p>

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<p>Nope...
My GPA in 9th grade was like 3.5 +</p>

<p>Anyways.. I am trying to work on math & english, but it's so hard to fit into my schedule because my AP bio is taking 1/2 of my studying time..</p>

<p>I am unsure if I should just drop it or not.. <em>sighs</em></p>

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<p>Try the ACT - I found it much easier. I only scored a 1210 on the SAT, yet got a 29 on the ACT. The guessing really helps.</p>

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<p>ACT is easier than SATs?</p>

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<p>ACTS are generally easier in the writing, reading, and math section...but ACTs have a science section...which i found extremely confusing. I say opt for Riverside, Santa Cruz, or Merced...or transfer in. By the way, how do i post new messages?</p>

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<p>If you are in the 9th grade, u r in good shape. </p>

<p>getting that sat up 100-200 points is not hard at all in 2-3years. just try on the psat and you will be surprised ;)</p>

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<p>The Science was simple. It's just common sense.</p>