UCSB is my absolute dream school, but I’m not sure if I even stand a chance. Majoring in Computer Science or Engineering has been my dream since middle school.
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SAT I (breakdown): 1530 (760 M, 770 R) one sitting
SAT II: 790 Math II, 760 Physics
Unweighted GPA (10-11 A-G): 3.69
Weighted GPA (10-11 A-G): 4.00 Capped, 4.08 Uncapped
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 40%
AP (place score in parenthesis): 5 - Calculus AB; 5 - Computer Science A; 4 - AP Language and Composition; 4 - Biology
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 1, AP Gov/Econ, CSU Expository Read/Writ 1, Photography, TA
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Merit Semifinalist (PSAT: 1490; M: 740; R: 750), Finalist expected
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Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Children’s Coding Class Program at local Library, part of initiative by San Jose mayor to have 5,000 unduplicated K-12 students participate in coding classes, annually, by the year 2020 (Founder, Director)
Library Tech Mentor
Men’s Varsity Lacrosse (Varsity Captain)
School Student Section (Leader)
Lead Developer of world’s largest high school hackathon, HSHacks IV (Lead Developer)
Job/Work Experience:
Summer Tech Internship
Race: Asian
Gender: M
Thank you so much for taking the time to look through my stats
Your SAT puts you above the 75th percentile and GPA just below the 50th percentile. UCSB reviews applications based on 50% academics and 50% Essays and EC’s so you definitely look like a competitive applicant. UCSB has a small Engineering department in comparison to many of the other UC’s so CS will be a tough admit but you are very qualified.
Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 3.80-4.19 (capped weighted) and not major specific so expect CS admission rate to be lower.
UCSB: 53.6%
25th - 75th percentiles for SAT:
UCSB: 1270-1500
I do not have 2018 data but 2017 data for CS was average UC capped weighted GPA was 4.10 and average SAT was 1440.
- SANTA BARBARA
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
- Considered: Character/personal qualities, Class rank, Extracurricular activities, First generation college student, Level of applicant's interest, State residency, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
- Note: Eligibility established by high school GPA, course requirement, and SAT scores. Special consideration for disadvantaged students.
- Freshman Selection:
College of Engineering: Students are selected by major for all engineering and computer science majors. Only applicants with a solid background in advanced high school mathematics will be considered for admission to engineering. This includes high grades in all math courses through grade 11 and enrollment in pre-calculus or higher in grade 12. A student not selected for their first choice major will be reviewed for admission to an alternate major outside of the College of Engineering if one was selected.
Best of luck and make sure you apply widely and have a few safety schools on your list.
@Gumbymom thanks again! I got in off the waitlist!