UCLA hopeful class of 2016 admissions

Student Lounge African-American Students
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<p>Hello, </p>

<p>My name is DeVonte, and I will be a senior in high school in the fall. I go to school in Chicago, Illinois. I got a 24 on the ACT, and my unweighted GPA is around 3.3, while it is a 3.9 weighted. I hear because I am not from California it is going to be extremely hard to get into UCLA. I was wondering if there are any tips there are for me to be accepted. I play 5 sports, I am a Chicago Scholar, and I am in the National Honors Society. Also, I have around 60 community service learning hours, and I plan on getting to at least 100. If there is any information that will help my chances into being accepted, can anybody please let me know. Thanks.</p>

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<p>work on getting your ACT score up. Also, take the SATs if you haven’t yet since you might get a better score than your act.</p>

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<p>It’s hard to do anything now, since apps are due in Nov, It is extremely hard even from California. 22 percent. admit rate overall, and less then 10 percent admit rate with a UC GPA of less than 4.0, And that was class of '11.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/campuses/files/ucla.pdf[/url]”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/campuses/files/ucla.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Have you calculated your UC GPA? How many A-G’s? How many AP’s? Are you being recruited? Do you have a plan for paying? Some say out of state helps, but you have to be able to pay ($50k+/year).Are you open to other schools in California?</p>

<p><a href=“http://californiacolleges.edu/admissions/california-state-university-csu/gpa_calculator.asp[/url]”>http://californiacolleges.edu/admissions/california-state-university-csu/gpa_calculator.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>UC’s are admitting more out of state students because of the recent budget crisis, however if you are willing to pay the outstanding out of state costs then it wouldn’t hurt to apply. It is important to note that affirmative action does not exist in the state of california, hence it will be harder for you to get accepted with those credentials unless you were being recruited. I would work on improving the ACT score and try taking the SAT’s, but in the event that your score does not improve, I would apply anyway if UCLA is your top choice. Also what is your parents financial situation? UC’s are admitting more wealthy out of state students because of what I stated above. Michigan and UVA are doing the same.</p>

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<p>Don’t waste your time and effort. There is a reason that qualified AA student go elsewhere. If you can, come west for a visit. Look into the eyes of the people there; you will then know what I mean. Remember you have something to offer; don’t waste it.</p>

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<p>^What do you mean lecloche? Not trying to be annoying, I just want to know as I am interested in UCs as well.</p>