I am a male from New York
I would love to attend UCLA or UCSB. I would also greatly appreciate any advice that would help my chances.
GPA:
UW: 3.79
W: 3.89
UC: 4.06
2 APs: U.S. and Global History (only ones my school offers)
SAT:
Composite: 1890
CR: 600
Math: 630
Writing: 660
ACT:
Composite: 32
English: 35
Math: 29
Reading: 33
Science: 29
Writing: 30
Planning on taking again for 34
E.C.s:
Varsity soccer 2 years
Varsity tennis 4 years
Assistant coach for girls varsity tennis team for one year
Participated in the school play and a community musical
Assisted with set construction of a community musical
National Honor Society member
Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
Can you pay the tuition at the UC’s, out of state? They’re notably stingy with financial aid.
Honestly unless you have an amazing story, your SAT/ACT scores and GPA are too low for UCLA and maybe too low for UCSB (though I think that’s debatable). If you can get your ACT up to a 34 and have great essay and recs you could have a shot.
What about UCSC? Do you think I would have a better chance there?
You’re out of state so it’s significantly easier for you. What major do you plan on doing?
UCSB- Waitlist —> Accepted
UCLA- Waitlist —> Rejected
The above might change depending on your major and how much higher you can make your ACT score.
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http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1787582-chances-ill-chance-back.html#latest
I plan on majoring in psychology. Would an increase to 34 change anything?
Unless your family has the financial resources to pay 55K+ in tuition and room and board on top of travel fees per year, it would be unwise to apply to the UCs
If you can raise your ACT to 33+, I think you could get into UCSB, but not sure about UCLA. You should be able to get into UCSC, though.
Advice? Don’t send your SAT’s. Your ACT is high. Your GPA is high. You have great ECs. You are a contender for all of those schools. UCSC would be the most likely. UCLA is in high demand from OOS applicants, so there would be more competition. All the statistics from previous years (applied & accepted in-state & OOS students) are readily available. Do an internet search.
You have a good likelihood of getting into one or all three of those schools.