<p>I have about a 3.0 GPA and no honors or AP classes. However, I got a 1620 on my SATs and a lot of extracurriculars/ volunteer hours. I am Mexican-American,in-state, and a first generation college student on my fathers side(I don't know if that makes a difference) What would my chances of getting into ucsc be?</p>
<p>Heyyy we got the same SAT score, but since you don’t have any AP or honors, it’s going to put you at a major disadvantage. </p>
<p>Current SAT: high match
1800+ SAT and good essay: match</p>
<p>I would really try to get 1800+ on SAT, and even then I’d be worried. You might’ve gotten away with a 3.0 if you had honors/AP classes. Even though it’s an easier UC to get into, they still care about the rigor of your classes and your SAT. Raise your SAT and try and focus your ECs if they’re not already.</p>
<p>I should finish with a 3.3, could that help?</p>
<p>yea a 3.3 should help, if you can bring your SAT score to 1800</p>