<pre><code> I am applying for UCI&UCSB for fall 2014 major in economics. I am pretty stressed right now because the admission results will be released next month. I probably earn a gpa of 4.3 after the winter semester, and I got 1 eng and 1 math class in progress in spring. I didnt apply for TAG. Do I have a chance of getting accepted? Cuz I read lots of posts here and many ppl got accepted last year earning a 3.7 or higher gpa for econ major. If you got any experiences or ideas please share with me! Good luck for all the applicants! Thank you
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<p>It is not possible to earn above a 4.0 GPA in college, so I am not sure how would earn a 4.3. Have you completed an introductory course in microeconomics and macroeconomics, in addition to Calculus I and Calculus II (for UCSB they accept Calculus I & a Statistics course. Also UCI wants two social science courses that are not economics, such as psychology and anthropology. Without at least the golden 4 complete, both are automatic rejections. Once you have the golden 4 complete, your GPA and having the above courses done should make you competitive, especially if you’re a California resident. (extracurricular activities help as well!)</p>