UCLA Supplemental.

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I have been asked to do a UCLA supplement, or 2 additional 600 words max essays.

“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.”

“Please describe any special circumstances that you would like us to consider that may have affected your ability to achieve academically. This may include personal circumstances, family experiences, and opportunities that were or were not available at your school or home. If you participated in an educational preparation program (i.e, EAOP, Talent Search, Upward Bound, PUENTE, etc.) please describe your level of involvement and how each program was beneficial to you.”

Is this a I will get accepted, I won’t get accepted, or undecided on whether or not I will get accepted?

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Same question! @xxemilyliang I think it’s a good sign! It is best to think positive anyways…

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@KendallAnon I hope this is a good sign :). When is yours due?

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@xxemilyliang Mine is due February 7th. Yours?

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@KendallAnon @xxemilyliang Sorry to bother you, but could you please post your stats? I did not receive a UCLA supplement request so I am trying to figure out where I stand. Thank you so much!

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@monkeysfall If you didn’t receive it I don’t think it’s a bad thing. It means that what you provided on your application was enough for admissions to come up with an ultimate decision for your application. In the e-mail they mentioned that not all applicants will receive the supplement.

I personally believe they sent me mine because I have an extenuating circumstance that affected my ability to achieve academically.

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@KendallAnon Mines is due on the 7th too!

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@monkeysfall GPA : 4.23 Weighted ACT score : 25 and a ton and ton of community service

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From what I know from a friend of mine who is a Dean at UCLA, UCs seem to ask for supplemental info if either your SAT/ACT scores or GPA are low making you a borderline student but there is something else in your application that could make you worthy of consideration. An ACT score of 25 is at the 25th percentile of UCLA’s range. Please also bear in mind that a good chunk of low ACT/SAT/GPA scores are either recruited athletes or students applying for nontraditional majors (Performing Arts/Music/Visual Arts majors - where low SAT/ACT/GPA scores are not looked at as negatively). Be positive and write your responses with passion so it matters in the application process.