<p>I'm currently in a school with a block schedule and I have about a 3.7 unweighted gpa, 3.8 weighted.
Freshman Year Grades- Mostly A's and a couple B's
Sophomore Year- Mostly A's and a couple B's. I had straight A's for two terms. I didn't take honors/AP classes this year because my parents told me not to
Junior Year- Started off pretty rough. I challenged myself this year. 1 term + 2nd term I received mostly B's and a couple A's. But I received my first C+ in my life in honors alg 2/trigonometry , but then I improved to a B+ the next term
-In 3rd + 4th term, I finished strong with straight A's
-took AP Us History and got an A
Senior Year- I'm not taking AP classes. Hoping for Straight A's</p>
<p>Test Scores: Took the SAT once so far and got about a 1600. I'm taking it 2 more times and hoping for huge improvement!!</p>
<p>Extra Curricular Activities:
-Piano lessons(5 Years) and Guitar(3 Years)
-Softball for 2 years, recreational and JV in freshman year
-Tennis for 4 years- 1 year recreational, 3 years Varsity
-Library Volunteer
-Learning Center Volunteer
-Middle School Mentor/Tutor
-Over 100 hours of community service, I don't really keep track after 100
-Students Helping Students/ Leadership Class- Peer Counseling program at my school(1 year)</p>
<p>My biggest regret is not joining honors society or the california scholar club, but I'm planning to join more clubs next year!
How does everything look right now?</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>Despite what UCLA says, I maintain my belief that all they care about are your stats (at least in the case of my school - a high middle class predominantly asian and white competitive public school). They literally took the top 2% of my school; basically everyone with a 4.5+ weighted GPA (probably no less than 3.9 unweighted), 2000+ SAT, and like 4 - 6 AP classes.</p>
<p>The reason I’m sure that UCLA only cares about stats is because Cal rejected some of the top 2% that had been accepted to UCLA and accepted others who were rejected by UCLA. The only reason that I could come up for something like that is that UCLA doesn’t care about EC’s and Cal does. The kids that were rejected by Cal but accepted UCLA had stellar academics but didn’t have good EC’s while those accepted to Cal but rejected by UCLA had good academics too (top 3 - 4% of school) but had amazing EC’s.</p>
<p>I don’t mean to discourage you since you have stellar EC’s. But try to raise your GPA and SAT score for a good chance. And, if this is your dream school, you always have the choice of going to a community college then transferring…saves money!</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Chances are not in your favor. Your GPA and SAT score right now are well below the average admitted numbers. You should still work hard, apply, and see what happens. Maybe you have some hook, or are some demographic they’re looking for.</p>
<p>For what it’s worth, in opposition to sphan95’s experience, a classmate of mine from high school had a higher class rank and SAT score than I did, and was rejected from UCLA, but accepted at Cal.</p>
<p>Thank you all. I appreciate it much. If I attempt for another straight A’s next semester, how important this grade factors into a final decision? Of course, I will surely increase my Sat score to get to near 2000, with a stellar essay. Thanks all again.</p>
<p>Generally, applying to UC does not factor in senior grades. UC usually does not ask for your senior grades until after you have been accepted and intend to register at a campus. Sometimes I think UC campuses may ask you to submit mid-year reports with your transcripts to see how you’re doing in your senior year. But I think these cases are only if you’re borderline accepted/rejected and they want to see your senior grades to make a decision.</p>
<p>Does applying to a unpopular major increase my chances?</p>
<p>Applying within the College of Letters and Science does not matter which major you choose. The Colleges of Letters and Science is what awards most majors (the other colleges include the HSSEAS for engineering majors, the School of Nursing, School of Theater, Film and Television, etc.). Your application into the College of Letters and Science is reviewed independently of your choice of major, so which major you choose when you apply should not affect your chances. If you apply as an engineering major or within the other schools, your choice of major may affect your chances.</p>
<p>I was involved in a few clubs and programs, but I was committed to all of them throughout high school. When UCLA, and pretty much every other college, look at an applicant’s EC’s they take a close look on the quality rather than quantity. College like to see commitment, and not a gazillion EC’s on an application. Don’t psych yourself joining all these clubs, just focus on the ones you’ve been committed to the longest and maybe even write about them in your essays.</p>
<p>As for academics, I had a 3.85 UW, and a 4.35 W; however my test scores were pretty low (1590 SAT and 24 ACT). To be honest, I was totally expecting a rejection from UCLA, and when I found out I got in, I was beyond shocked and surprised. So from my experience, just continue to good in school and write a awesome essay! Like my health teacher told me, “Fly off the pages!” :D</p>
<p>Do you have a higher chance getting in UCLA if your a in state resident? Because im from NJ and ranked top 5 a couple of APs alot Honors 200+ community service but I havent took the sat yet</p>
<p>Whoa that’s awesome! What specific clubs and programs were you in?</p>
<p>I believe both in-state and OOS acceptance rates are around 20%. I don’t think there’s a glaring difference, although people say that more OOS are admitted these days for their tuition.</p>
<p>Also the rumor phosp is talking about has never been confirmed but most believe it to be true. FYI U of Wisconsin blatantly says that they do that to bring in more $$$ and different types of students. I doubt they’re the only one thinking that way.</p>
<p>Bottom line is the state schools need $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$</p>
<p>HI ALL!
Im an international student from the UK studying Alevel.i dont know which kind of grades i should show to make my self eligible.im also looking for SAT Reasoning test scores for this Uni.my IELTS Is 7 without any subjects below 6.i want to apply for biology in UCLA.</p>
<p>In a sense, stats really are everything depending on your proximity to the the top UCs. At my high school (VERY close to UCLA), the top percentages in terms of GPA all got accepted. In hindsight, the same thing is true for my friend whose high school is very close to Berkeley (he is now at UCLA though.) This is just from my own observations.</p>