UCB and UCLA chances

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<p>Currently a political science/economis major at Foothill College looking to transfer to UCLA's political science program or Cal's Political economy program.</p>

<p>UC Transferable GPA: 3.80
Major GPA: 4.0</p>

<p>I also got a C in calculus which definitely plummeted my GPA.</p>

<p>Dean's List multiple times.</p>

<p>Volunteer: 8 hours/week at a homeless shelter helping out and tutoring.</p>

<p>Research/internships: Intern at CA assemblymember's office.</p>

<p>Member of the Speech & Debate Team.</p>

<p>In the honors program at Foothill College. I will be TAP certified for UCLA so I'm hoping that will help out a little.</p>

<p>Is there anyone who has been accepted into these programs at either of these schools?</p>

<p>Further, what are some things I can do between now and November (when I submit my application) to boost my chances of getting into either of these schools? </p>

<p>Thanks, all!</p>

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<p>I don’t know about UC Berkeley’s political economy program, but in regards to getting into UCLA as a political science major, I’d say you have a very good chance—you’re TAP certified and your GPA is above the average for all admitted political science majors, which was 3.74 for fall 2012, if I’m not mistaken. On top of that, your extracurriculars are perfect for your major. Not every poli sci major can say they’ve interned at a politician’s office.</p>

<p>All in all, I’d say you have an extremely good chance of getting in.</p>