<p>Is it true that UCLA also accepts people with 3.4-3.6 GPA’s in order to balance it out?..cause a couple of people at my school got accepted with those GPA’s</p>
<p>they probably do accept people with 3.4-3.6 GPA's, but those people have to have amazing test scores coupled with impressive EC's</p>
<p>Indeed. A few of my friends in IB (though smart, had very low GPAs) made it in due to backgrounds, ECs, and somewhat decent SAT scores.</p>
<p>That one is the UCSD weight chart for the Comprehensive Review, but UCLA uses the same one with different point allocations; you should try calculating a tentative point total and see where you stand up with UCSD students.</p>
<p>UCLA's comprehensive review is completely different. Every UC, except Berkeley and UCLA, has a set point value for admission. For Cal and UCLA, you need more than raw GPA and SAT strength. Needless to say, the essay is where you show that.</p>
<p>The article called "A startling statistic at UCLA" briefly discusses the admissions process, and makes it sound like there is some sort of point system at UCLA.</p>
<p>for the UCSD admissions link oyama posted, how do you tell UCSD about the "Special circumstances and/or personal challenges" posted below? Is there a section on the apps that you can tell them about such personal challenges?</p>
<p>Examples
Single parent household: 250 pts. </p>
<p>Working to contribute to family income AND
a minimum of 20 hours per week during a school year: 250 pts.</p>
<p>Life altering event (foster care, death of immediate family member, personal involvement in a life trauma): 500 points</p>
<p>Less severe event/situation: 250 pts</p>
<p>The Brian, this info is typically gleaned from the personal statement. To the original poster: all the UCs take into account the areas described by The Brian. So, yes, it is not unheard of for certain students to get into UCLA with a GPA of 3.6.</p>