Ucla

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>AP's i've taken:
AP chemistry, APcalc bc, AP us history, AP computer science A, AP physics B, AP English language and comp.
Senior year schedule: AP english literature and comp, AP biology, AP psychology, AP physics C, AP economics, AP government(second semester). </p>

<p>my gpa is a 4.33. i know that UC's recalculate your gpa, and since i've taken so many aps, my gpa will be lower beacuse they take up to 8 semesters.</p>

<p>i've also taken calculus D and Linear Algebra at a state university.</p>

<p>i've got some EC's but i dont wanna list them.</p>

<p>so far, my SAT's are not that great, but i hope to improve them to at leat 2050 or 2100. what are my chances as my SAT score is now 1930?
what about for engineering, so to speak?</p>

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<p>Dimedropper,</p>

<p>You're easily in the match or even safety range. You're good. Pull the SAT up to over 2000 and you're very good.</p>

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<p>however, i may have to add that my SATII's are weak too. chemistry-720 and math2-710.</p>

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<p>What are the percentiles on those? They don't seem too weak from the raw scores to me.</p>

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<p>do the percentiles matter alot? umm chemistry was 87 and math was 70 something i remember.</p>

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<p>Percentiles are, in many cases, FAR more important than the scores themselves. It shows what that score is actually worth. Remember that a 700 on chem is not the same as a 700 in US history.</p>

<p>Even with your SAT II scores, you're in fine shape.</p>

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<p>thank you very much for your helpful inputs. why are you so quick to respond that i am safe for ucla or whatever uc's? my gpa may be deceiving; i have not gotten straight A's whatsoever.</p>

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<p>dimedropper,</p>

<p>I've seen many many posters come through with scores just like yours, freaking out that they're not in good shape, and reassured all of them that they're in fine shape.</p>

<p>You're not different. </p>

<p>And you don't need straight As to get into UCLA. Trust me.</p>

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<p>i see, thank you for the reassurance. do the UC's see any of your senior year grades? first or second semester? i am aware that if under 3.0 is obtained, they will rescind admission. However, if 3.0 or above is obtained, do UC's look at it? any midyear reports?</p>

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<p>They will see your grades, but they have an extremely negligible effect on anything that occurs post-admission.</p>

<p>Just don't dip below 3.0 and don't take their warnings lightly.</p>

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<p>thank you. i hope they dont frown at the 3.0 flat, if i attain one. how big of a role does community service play in the admission process of UC's, specifically UCLA?</p>

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<p>Not a huge one, but it can be a tipping point.</p>

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<p>the uc essays are like interview questions, are they not? no need to be flowery and stuff. straightforwardness and to the point, but at the same time catchy and interesting</p>

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<p>And well written (tone+technical stuff). That's probably the most important part.</p>

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<p>dimedropper:</p>

<p>Assuming you are a California resident,
UCLA: Slight Reach, Reach (Engineering)</p>

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<p>what about non engineering</p>

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<p>Like flopsy said...</p>

<p>"dimedropper:</p>

<p>Assuming you are a California resident,
UCLA: Slight Reach, Reach (Engineering)"</p>

<p>You're a slight reach for non-engy, reach for engy.</p>

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<p>oh thats what it means. ok, my bad</p>

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<p>are you serious?! colleges actually know the percentiles and factor them into admissions? wow...my 760 on math 2c is 76 percentile...kind of sucks.</p>

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<p>AzNChoiBoi8,</p>

<p>You think the percentiles are just there to tickle their sides? Pfft.</p>

<p>A 760, despite being in a seemingly lower percentile, is still good. Keep in mind who you are competing against for math 2c.</p>