So I know it’s way too early to be worrying about this, but I’m curious to hear some opinions on how competitive I am at any of these schools. All opinions welcome and encouraged!
My profile:
Major- History
GPA- 3.68 assuming that I ace my fall 2016 classes (3.63 at time of application submission)
Major GPA- 3.85 due to a B I received in 2012 during my first stint at CC
Pre-reqs/IGETC: will be finished after Fall 2016 semester (except for last semester of foreign language, which will be finished before transfer)
ECs:
tutor homeless children in the downtown LA area
volunteer at the California Wildlife Center
have two part time jobs
I’m a re-entry student (25), low-income, and first generation, and have earned all As since returning to school last Fall.
I’ll probably tag with either Davis or SB. My absolute dream school is Berkeley but UCLA is a close second. What do my chances look like?
I can almost guarantee you’ll be accepted to UCD and UCSB given those stats. You’ll be a strong applicant for UCB and UCLA, especially given your ECs (in my opinion). If I were to make a prediction, I would say you’ll be accepted to UCD, UCSB, and either UCLA or UCB. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were accepted to all of them.
Also, Berkeley likes upward trends, non-traditional students, etc. - I think you have good chances at all the schools. Your ECs are impressive, too - just make sure to write stellar essays.
@goldencub@Cheolf
Thanks for your replies! I’m starting to like my chances.
@hdoan24
Unfortunately my current CC doesn’t offer TAP with Berkeley. I reached out to a transfer advisor at a school that offers it but she said that I would have had to enroll with them this current semester in order to be considered, since I’m applying this Fall. Idk if this is true at every TAP school though. Do you know much about TAP? It’s hard to find concrete information about it.
@UCBeast Hmm, I would reach out to the local tap coordinator and explain your situation. They are very very accommodating to URM and low income students.
Also, even if you don’t get into the program, stay in contact with the tap coordinator if possible. They work hand in hand with Berkeley’s admissions, and know exactly what admissions want. They also tell you how to frame your essay to highlight the important parts of your story.
UCLA also has tap, but it’s more of an honors program, look into that as well.
Completion of Major Prerequisites?: Yes. Finished minimum requirements and will finish ochem and physic sequences this year.
Completion of IGETC or other GE requirements: Yes
Extracurriculars & Honors/Awards: I work at a math tutoring center and also private tutor math, biology, and chemistry. Volunteer to play music for DCSF (child services) and run races for charity. Looking for a lab internship or will volunteer at hospital this upcoming fall. Also in honors program (TAP) for UCLA
My high school class is 2015, so it’s probably not advisable to list awards from hs?
Major: Psychology
Transferrable overall GPA: 4.0
Major GPA: 4.0
IGETC: Will be done in the fall
Major prep: Will be done in the fall
TAG: UCI
TAP: UCLA
ECs:
-Research assistant at a psychology lab about 10 hrs/week
-Work in retail 10-15 hrs/week
-Honors certified by the spring (15 honors units)
-Psi Beta
-Phi Theta Kappa
I also have a hefty class load- took 19 units this past spring, 9 this summer, and I’ll be taking 18.5 in the fall
What are my chances?
UC Intercampus transfer from UCSC applying in the fall
GPA: 3.8 w/o fall grades
3.7? w/ fall grades
Prereqs: Missing one or two.
IGETC: done by Spring
Major GPA: 4.0
Major: Statistics
ECS: Not much…
Summer job at the University bookstore
volunteer at a nonprofit organization that support homeless women and their children
Personal statements: I have not started yet.
Major: Economics
UC GPA: 3.35
Major GPA: 2.5
IGETC: complete
Major prep: complete
Tap: Yes
Units completed: 72 quarter units
Grades trends: Got a 4.0 this Spring term and Summer term
ECs:( I won’t go into detail)
Work, Clubs at my school, volunteer, secretary position in one of my clubs (BEAC)
