<p>I have one more semester at a ccc, I applied to UCB as a philosophy major, TAG'd to UCSB for psychology (and I'm adding philosophy as a double major if I go there), and I applied to UCLA as a psychology major. </p>
<p>I really want to go to UCLA, but I am taking the Biology and Physics requirements (assist.org) next semester, will this negatively affect my chances? My only W was in Biology 100, which was a prereq for the psych major, but I explained that the reason I dropped it was due to time conflicts and NOT because of grades or lack of interest. My GPA is a 3.85 and I talked a lot about my interest and curiosity in consciousness/philosophy/psychology in my personal statements. I was also in clubs at my ccc (VP, Treasurer, ICC Rep, etc.). </p>
<p>Do I have a good shot at getting into UCLA's psych program or is it a coin flip?</p>
<p>Typically, UCLA will stipulate that you complete your major pre-reqs with a grade of “B” or better if you’re taking them in the spring semester before you intend to transfer. I don’t think they outright reject applicants who haven’t completed them by Fall, but I don’t know if this is always the case. That’s just from what I’ve seen.</p>
<p>Anyway, your GPA is great for psychology, and it’s always good to have ECs. Did you have someone review your personal statement, like a counselor or professor?</p>
<p>@Cayton, yeah I had a couple teachers look over it for general advice, but I did all the editing (I’m a pretty good writer). I’m a little worried because I didn’t have a very impactful story or experience that I could talk about. I also didn’t mention anywhere on my application that I’m a member of PTK, but that was more because I’m just a member and I feel like it wasn’t worth mentioning if I’ve never been involved with the actual club meetings. </p>
<p>Also, since I’m applying to other schools as a philosophy major, my statement of intent (for my major) was for philosophy, but I added that I wanted to declare a second major in either psych or cog. sci. My essay answer to prompt 1 (intended major) was like 670 words; the first 2 paragraphs were about philosophy and the impact the philosophy courses had on my life, and the second 2 paragraphs were about my interest in psych. In the additional comments section I reiterated that my interest in psych was serious (like 100 words or less). </p>
<p>OK, that’s good. Also, I was a member of PTK but didn’t mention it in my personal statement because I wasn’t very involved with the organization, so you’re not alone there. '</p>
<p>If you think your personal statement is good and had teachers look it over, it probably is pretty good. I think you should be alright. UCLA is holistic when it comes to the admissions process. Good luck.</p>
<p>sr danny not answering your question but i really want to ask cayton about the piece of info he provided. </p>
<p>@Cayton are you sure about rejection if applicant don’t complete major prep by the Fall? I have 4 classes left, i’ll take them in next spring. will it affect my chance?</p>
<p>Based on what I saw last year and in previous years, UCLA usually accepted otherwise qualified applicants who were completing their last pre-reqs in spring. However, they may be more strict for Fall 2015 applicants as more people apply and since too many people enrolled from the fall 2014 group last year. They <em>probably</em> won’t reject you for completing your last pre-reqs in spring, but I’m not 100% certain about that this year.</p>
<p>You should ask a UCLA representative about this, especially for an impacted major like psychology.</p>
<p>@Cayton yea i asked a UCLA rep, but she doesn’t really give a certain answer. btw my major is not psy, it’s math/econ. I just jumped in everywhere since i just submitted my app and feel so relieved:D Though the major isn’t impact, but i got nervous bc my GPA definitely isn’t competitive. so bc of people like me others will have one less competitor. </p>
<p>anyway, @dannyn i think you have a good chance. My friend got into UCLA psy w 3.66 GPA, she’s very active in psi beta, presented several research. Tap certified. </p>