<p>I just got sent an email asking for supplemental info from UCLA. Has anyone recently gotten this? Also, I saw some people got this email from Berkeley. I have not. Does this mean, at this point, that I'm more or less on the fringe for UCLA and not as close to being considered for Berkeley?</p>
<p>I believe there is another thread for this subject. Try searching for that for more info.</p>
<p>I got that email today as well. I'm kind of freaking out because I don't know what they want me to write about. The first of two questions I am supposed to answer are as follows:</p>
<p>"In your application you may have mentioned an extraordinary talent/skill or academic achievement. This may include participation in Junior Olympics, national debate competitions, recognition for musical talent, etc. Please take this opportunity to share with us more detailed information about the level of your achievement, depth of participation, and passion for this particular area."</p>
<p>Did you get this question as well? Did you say anything about an extraodianry achievement? Did they sent this to everyone? I wrote my essay about starting my own company, but I also listed some other significant achievements. I don't know which one they want me to elaborate on. If anyone has any advice, please share it!</p>
<p><em>sigh</em> Fine.</p>
<p>There are, as far as I am aware, 3 different types of questionaires(sp?). They are usually sent to borderline applicants, trying to get more information about something you spoke of in your application. If you get one, that means that doing it well can only help your chances of getting into the school.</p>
<p>OP, do you mind posting some of your stats? I'm just wondering what a "borderline" applicant at UCLA is nowadays.</p>
<p>I'm not the OP, but I also got the letter. Stats:</p>
<p>Unweighted GPA 3.77
Weighted GPA 3.96
ACT: 32
SAT: 1980 (I didn't submit but they probably got it when I sent the SAT IIs)
SAT II: 700 ecol Bio 700 US History 680 World History
AP World: 4 APUSH: 4 AP Euro: 4 AP Gov: in progress
ECs: Student Gov, Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout), NHS, precinct captain for presidential campaign, candystriping, etc.
Community service: 400+ hours
Essay: Wrote about the lab equipment company I started
School: Private
Location: CA
Ethnicity: south american native / white</p>
<p>Not to turn this into a what are my chances thread or anything, but what would you guess my chances are :)</p>
<p>Here's my stats. (As of posting, I haven't received a letter)</p>
<p>CA Resident, ELC</p>
<p>UC GPA: 4.27
UW: 3.86
W: 4.15
Class Rank: 11/320</p>
<p>SAT: 1940
710 (CR), 630 (M), 600 (W)
SAT II: 750 (USH), 670 (Eng. Lit.)
AP: 4 (USH), 4 (Eng. Lang.), 1 (AB Calc.) (Hate math with a passion)
2 More this May
Most challenging course at school.</p>
<p>College: L&S (Philosophy)</p>
<p>ECs:
Marching Band, Sousaphone Section Leader 4+ yrs
Sister City Program, Student Coordinator 3 yrs (Traveled to Japan and hosted exchange student twice)(Wrote about in one essay)
Tri-M Music Honor Society, President 3yrs
Latin Club, President 4 yrs
Peace Jam Club, Treasurer 1 yr
Parish Band/Choir, Brass Section Leader 2 yrs</p>
<p>Awards:
Boys State, 1st Alternate (Lost it to Varsity Football QB <em>Sigh</em>)
Solo & Ensemble Festival, "Superior" Brass Quintet Rating
Honor Roll x3</p>
<p>Work Experience:
Retail Store 4 mnths (Worked to save for Japan Trip, wrote about in essay)
Amusement Park 2mnths (Just needed a job, haha, nothing special)</p>
<p>Hook:
Took "Intro to Philosophy" course at community college, got an A (Wrote about in essay)</p>
<p>Your GPA is lower, but SAT is slightly higher. You have more APs, though it's specialized on history while mine is more rounded(Subject-wise).</p>
<p>ECs:
I don't really know how to compare them. Both seem good.</p>
<p>Work:
You start a company, I work for two companies. I don't know</p>
<p>Ya, no idea how they decide, but that's why I'm not an admissions officer.</p>
<p>Anyone know if we're supposed to write something like a narrative essays or just answer the question?</p>
<p>Respond to the question -- intelligently, with thought. Don't forget to proof read before hitting the "send" button.</p>
<p>i got one of those too! I ignored it because i thought everyone got it and they resent me something yesterday saying they extended the deadline till tomorrow. I'm really nervous because how am I gonna write two well devoloped essays by tomorrow... =(</p>