Rejected( In-State)
Pre-Landscape Architecture
UC GPA: 3.59 Weighted 3.5 Unweighted
SAT: 1270
Decision: Waitlisted
Computer Science and Engineering
UC Unweighted GPA: 3.86
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.23
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.23
ELC (top 9%): My school does not rank
Comments about course load:
SAT 1300 (710 Math, 590 Critical Reading)
SAT Subject Tests: Chemistry 700, Math2 670
AP exams: Chemistry(4), AP Comp Sci Principles(5), currently enrolled in CalcBC, Physics, Comp Sci
State: In State
High school type: Public
Gender: Male
Applied for need-based financial aid?: No
Pell grant eligible?: No
Maximum Pell grant (FAFSA EFC = $0)? No
Highest level of parent education: Masters
Living with both, one, or no parents?: Both
Admitted (In-State)
Statistics
UW GPA: 4.0
UC GPA: 4.2
SAT: 1500
MathII: 800
DECISION: ADMITTED
Merit scholarships awarded (if any): Not yet 
Major (and division if applicable) Computer Engineering
Academic stats:
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UC Unweighted GPA: 4.0
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.2
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.50
ELC (top 9%): yes
Comments about course load (including senior year):
SAT (total and sections): Math: 800. ERW: 730
SAT Subject Tests (if any): Math 2: 800 Physics: 800
AP exams (scores in parentheses): APUSH: 4 Chem: 4 Comp: 5 AP Stats: 5 Physics: 5. AP World 5
IB exams (score in parentheses): no
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar
Subjective:
For the following, indicate level of recognition or award (e.g. local, state, national, international) and/or leadership roles:
Extracurriculars:
Primary (25+ hours a week) FIRST Robotics Programming Lead;
Outreach and Community Service through Robotics; Helped Design Mechatronics Curriculum at High School
Job/Work Experience: Intel Summer Intern
Volunteer/Community service: STEM Outreach; Math Tutoring
Personal Insight essays (details): I didn’t read them.
Demographics
State (if domestic applicant): IN-STATE
High school type: Public
Gender: Male
Applied for need-based financial aid?: yes
Highest level of parent education: Master’s Degree
Living with both, one, or no parents?: both
Reflection
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
Accepted: Cal Poly SLO, San Jose State,
Waiting to hear from: Stanford, UCB, UCSB, UCSD, UCSC,
Rejected
Major (and division if applicable) applied to: Computer Science
Academic stats:
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UC Unweighted GPA: 3.75
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 3.96
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 3.96
ELC (top 9%): Yes, Rank 10
Comments about course load (including senior year):
SAT (total and sections): 1250(670 English, 580 Math)
No AP Exams
For the following, indicate level of recognition or award (e.g. local, state, national, international) and/or leadership roles:
Extracurriculars: CS, Video Production, Cybersecurity Classes/Certifications, and Drone Piloting
Job/Work Experience: Minor Job Experience
Volunteer/Community service: 40 Hours
Summer Activities: Dual Enrollment Classes
Personal Insight essays (details): Autism, Computer Science, and Beating Barriers
Demographics: Native American
State (if domestic applicant): CA
High school type: Low-income Public HS
Gender: Male
Applied for need-based financial aid?: Yes
Pell grant eligible?: No
Highest level of parent education: High School Graduate
Living with both, one, or no parents?: One
Strengths: Great personal essay, heavy extracurriculars
Weaknesses: Low GPA and stats
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: CSUF, CPP, and CSULB accepted
ADMITTED
Merit scholarships awarded (if any): none yet
Major (and division if applicable) applied to: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Academic stats:
Can’t remember my UC GPA at the moment so…
Weighted: 4.11
Class Rank: 12/250ish
Comments about course load (including senior year): I’ve taken most of the APs my school offers and I have taken a few honors courses.
ACT (total and sections): 32
AP exams (scores in parentheses): AP Biology (3), AP Lang (4), AP World (4), AP Calc AB, and AP Chem
Subjective:
Extracurriculars: music, marching band, hockey manager
Job/Work Experience: one job working at a coffee shop for a few months
Volunteer/Community service: NHS
Summer Activities: internship with local chiropractor
Personal Insight essays (details): one about marching band and the trips we have taken to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, one about my struggle with anxiety, one about my love of science, and one about the budget cuts my state and school have suffered and how it affected me
Demographics
State (if domestic applicant): ALASKA (yeah, I’m surprised too)
High school type: small, rural, public high school
Gender: Female
Applied for need-based financial aid?: yes but I don’t think I’ll recieve any
Highest level of parent education: Asssociate’s Degree
Living with both, one, or no parents?: both
General Comments:
I’m honestly really surprised I got in. I’m graduating early, so I only had three years of high school to put on my application. Also, I didn’t expect much because I’m from Alaska. However, I am BEYOND excited that I was admitted, because Davis was my first choice. I also played my college applications really risky because I only applied to one other school (Montana State, accepted with scholarship). Overall, I am so excited.
Decision: ADMITTED!!!
Major: Political Science
GPA: 3.38 (unweighted)
SAT: 1590
Gender: Male
In-state
Strengths: SAT probably, got extremely lucky with that test being super easy the one time I took it, possibly essays? i see no other reason why they might have considered me
Weaknesses: GPA, like everything else lol?
Comments:
WHY IN THE WORLD DID THEY TAKE ME I LOVE YOU SO MUCH THANK YOU YESSS
Don’t be discouraged if you have a low GPA! I am proof that the UCs (at least Davis) looks at other things besides GPA 
still not sure why they took me but im not going to ask questions
S got in for Mechanical Engineering
In-state
4.0 UW/4.65 W
1 in class rank
1440 SAT
770 Math II
Lots of ECs including leadership roles, varsity sports, team captain, ASB Officer, Music, Etc…
12 Semesters of Math
30 units of dual enrollment
Accepted SDSU, Rose Hulman
Still waiting UCB, UCLA, USC, UCSB, UCSD
.
Major applied to: Design
UC Unweighted GPA: 3.9
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.17
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.17
ELC (top 9%): No
Comments about course load (including senior year): 2.5 APs (Macro)
SAT (total and sections): R620 M700; Writing: Reading 5; Writing 6; Analysis 5
ACT (total and sections): 29: E29, M30, R29, S25
AP Tests: AP Lang 2; AP Chem 2
Subjective:
Extracurriculars: 4 years varsity swimming; year-round club swimming; NHS member and officer junior and senior year; JV Field Hockey 2 years
Personal Insight essays (details): 1. creative side: how she did her own art projects; her experience in a pottery studio; 2. greatest skill: swimming and how it’s shaped her and her determination; 3. leadership: NHS officers were disorganized and she took charge; 4. educational barrier: Writing not her strong suit, but got through it by advocating for herself and conferencing with teacher (weakest essay).
State (if domestic applicant): CA
High school type: Public
Gender: F
Applied for need-based financial aid?: Yes, but only because 2 kids in college for one year.
Pell grant eligible?: No
Highest level of parent education: Both College Grads
Living with both, one, or no parents?: Both
Strengths: GPA, 3 out of 4 essays strong;
Weaknesses: test scores
Why you think you were accepted: good stats for Letters & Science; strong essays; good ECs with the swimming
Where else were you accepted: SDSU, Chico, Cal Poly. waiting on UCSB but will decline if accepted. Deciding between Cal Poly and UCD because of major interest.
General Comments: Tough decision because sister goes to Davis and we are familiar with it, but Cal Poly seems to have a more focused program she is interested in (Graphic Communications).
Admitted Computer Science
-Asian Chinese International
-4 Years US High School
-1490 SAT, 35 ACT
-780 Math 2, 700 Physics
-113 Toefl
-4.33GPA, 4.0UW
-Good essays (like 8/10)
Admitted: CSE (regents)
Asian Male
1540 SAT,
800: Math,physics,chemistry
UW: 4.0
WGPA: 4.7
AP(CS,chemistry,physics1,calc BC,language). 5
In State
ACCEPTED
Undeclared Social Science
Academic stats:
UC GPA: 4.04
SAT: 1280 (M 610, R 670)
ELC (top 9%): yes
AP: APUSH, APEuro exams
Dual-enrollment: 8 community college classes
Subjective:
3 years of Newspaper/Journalism
as Editor and staff writer
Over 250 hrs of Volunteering with White House President award
Soccer & Varsity LAX
Demographic: White, middle class, In-state
High school type: Large Public
Gender: Female
Applied for need-based financial aid?: No
Highest level of parent education: BS Degree
Living with both, one, or no parents?: both
Reflection:
Strength: Strong ECs and essays
8 UC transferable College courses
Ok GPA
Weaknesses: test scores
Accepted: UCR, Chapman, CSULB,
Saint Mary, LMU, SJSU
Waitlisted: SDSU, Cal Poly SLO
Waiting to hear from: UCSB, UCSC, UCI
DECISION: ADMITTED
Merit scholarships awarded (if any): Regents (30K over 4 years)
Major (and division if applicable) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Academic stats:
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UC Unweighted GPA: 4.0
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.3
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.7
ELC (top 9%): yes
Comments about course load (including senior year): 14 Weighted classes
SAT (total and sections): Math: 790. ERW: 770
SAT Subject Tests (if any): Math 2: 800 Biology M: 800
AP exams (scores in parentheses): APUSH(5), Computer Science Principles(5), AP BIO (5), AP Euro (4), AP CALC AB (5)
IB exams (score in parentheses): no
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar with Distinction
Subjective:
For the following, indicate level of recognition or award (e.g. local, state, national, international) and/or leadership roles:
Extracurriculars:
Science Center Volunteer
Built Solar powered lights for school in Kenya
Biotech internships
Varsity Soccer
Job/Work Experience: Chabot Space and Science center Intern, Piano Instructor
Volunteer/Community service: tutoring, Museum volunteering, President of Piano Club
Personal Insight essays (details): pretty aight
Demographics: BROWN TOWN
State (if domestic applicant): IN-STATE
High school type: Public
Gender: Female
Applied for need-based financial aid?: nope
Highest level of parent education: Master’s Degree
Living with both, one, or no parents?: both
Reflection
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
Accepted: UCSB, UCSC, UCR, UCI
Waiting to hear from: everyone else rippp
ACCEPTED.
Biology
Academic stats:
3.9/4.1
ACT (total and sections): 34
SAT Subject Tests: math 2 760, bio 760
AP exams (scores in parentheses): 8 APs
Subjective:
Extracurriculars: musical theater, cross country, bio club, mock trial, tutoring
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service:
Summer Activities: Internship virology research lab, camp counselor
Personal Insight essays (details):
Letters of recommendation/Augmented Review:
Demographics: Asian / Male
State (if domestic applicant): CA
Country (if international applicant):
High school type: public
Applied for need-based financial aid?: NO
Highest level of parent education: BA
Living with both, one, or no parents?: BOTH
General comments: Who know why.
ACK! Forgot to say ADMITTED. Admin, please feel free to delete earlier post.
Decision: Admitted
Major (and division if applicable) applied to: Animal Science
Academic stats:
UC Unweighted GPA: 4.0
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.35
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.39
ELC (top 9%):
Comments about course load (including senior year): 2-3 AP classes per year
SAT (total and sections): 1470 (740 math, 730 reading)
ACT (total and sections): 34 (36E, 32M, 36R, 31S)
SAT Subject Tests (if any): none
AP exams (scores in parentheses): AP Calc AB (5), AP Physics Mech C (5)
IB exams (score in parentheses):
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): none
Subjective:
Extracurriculars: piano, theater, soccer (rec only), church youth group
Job/Work Experience: rec soccer asst. coach, soccer referee
Volunteer/Community service: 3+ hours per week at SJ animal shelter
Summer Activities: pre-college program in veterinary science
Demographics:
State (if domestic applicant): California (Bay Area)
Country (if international applicant):
High school type: public
Gender: female
Highest level of parent education: BS x 2
Living with both, one, or no parents?: both
Reflection:
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
Accepted: UCSB chancellor’s invitation; presumed acceptance
Waitlisted: Cal Poly SLO (Bio Sci)
UC Davis is my daughter’s top choice! Several friends with similar academics were waitlisted, so she’s relieved. We thought Cal Poly would be a sure thing with her numbers, but apparently Biological Sciences is almost as impacted as CS this year. So she was thrilled to get the email from Davis today. Good luck to everyone on the UCD waitlist.
Decision: Admitted (in state)
Economics
UC Unweighted GPA: 3.93
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.25
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.34
ELC (top 9%): Yes, school does not rank
SAT 1360
SAT Subject Tests: 750 on Math 2
ACCEPTED! Cognitive Science
Academic stats:
UC Unweighted GPA: 4.0
UC Weighted GPA: 4.41
SAT (total and sections): 1530 (780 ERW, 750 Math)
ACT (total and sections): N/A
AP exams (scores in parentheses): English Comp 5, US History 5, Statistics 5, Chemistry 4
IB exams (score in parentheses): N/A
Demographics
State (if domestic applicant): CA
High school type: public
Gender: f
Ethnicity: Caucasian
S Admitted: Economics
Asian Male
30 ACT
780: Math 2
UW: 3.93
WGPA: 4.56
UCW: 4.35
In State