My DS’s school doesn’t publish class rank, but it has it and the UCs get to see it (thus much i’ve been told from a trustworthy source). Nonetheless, it is correct that there is a yield factor as well. For instance a top 1% student will likely get offers from UCB and UCLA so UCSC could turn them down. It really is a double edged sword. Go to a competitive public high school and get well prepared for college or go to a non-competitive high school get in to many more schools and struggle.
@Vibes4me Thanks for your input. I give up trying to understand why they accept one person over the other. I totally agree with you on good teachers is what matters, I think I just assumed that the higher ranked UC’s do have good teachers and thats why they are ranked highly
Its time for me to get past my own pain of seeing her disappointment and provide a positive outlook for my daughter regardless of which school gets in to rather than complain about the ones she doesnt get into. I feel, like I’m sure most on this site do, that any college would be lucky to have my student attending. Every one of these kids has worked extremely hard to get into a good college and I do believe that they will be successful wherever they end up in college because they’ve already proven that they are dedicated, focused, great work ethic, compassionate to others and passionate about life. That’s something they already have inside of them and being rejected from a school can be a painful blow, but it doesn’t change who they are and who they can become.
Good luck to all, whenever it is that we do hear from our number one schools,
I think getting into UC’s is a game. During freshman, just make sure you got ok grades, since it doesn’t count. During 10-11 grades. take 4 AP/honor class maximum to ensure you get all A’s. You will most likely get a capped UC gpa of 4.4. Get a good sat scores and you are in.
However, once you are in the UC’s, you might struggle because you might not have taken vigorous classes in high school to prepare you for the demand of colleges
@Karate111 Unless you go to a high school that only offers 2 AP/honor classes a year, I don’t think that such a strategy would ever work for UCLA and UCB, and probably would count against you somewhat for the next four ranked UCs.
They all look at how you challenge yourself. It is not just your capped UC GPA that is important. (Though, it is important in its right also.)
@SoCalPops @FlyYellow: UC’s do not use rank per se. They only consider if you are ELC eligible by the local path (top 9% at your HS) or statewide path (top 9% of state). ELC Eligibility only guarantees that if you are not accepted in your choice UC, you will given a spot at UC Merced (which is the default campus) if room is available.
Here is what UCSD considers on their application review. No UC specifically spells out the percentage for each of the 14 areas of criteria they use.
- SAN DIEGO
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
- Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, First generation college student, State residency, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
- Note: High school course pattern, GPA, essay and test scores most important. Admission for out-of-state applicants more selective than for residents. The campus does not admit students on the basis of academic major or choice of UC San Diego undergraduate college. Alternate majors are considered. Also note: Capped majors require additional pre-req courses and specific GPA to be able to qualify to if changing majors.
Trying to figure out how to put yourself in the best situation to get into a UC is difficult to say the least. To me stats have to wiegh heavy. The ECs and essays are so subjective. People will lie and say anything knowing 99% will not get verified. Again this whole process is unpredictable and stressful to the vast majority of kids. Good luck to everyone.
based on your experience, the fact that a kid gets admitted into UCSB/UCI/UCD/UCSC (with regent and honor), is it likely one of UCB/UCLA/UCSD might also accept?
@Gumbymom I am trying to figure out if there is any correlation between each UC schools’ admission. Say, whether receiving regent from one school will reduce the change to receive regent from another UC; if one gets into all of UCSB/UCI/UDC, does it mean possible he/she will get into one of UCB/UCLA/UCSD? Any insights based on your experience?
@MyGreatKids: No correlation and each UC is independent of the others. Each UC has different criteria for their Regent scholars and that information is not readily available.
@Gumbymom thanks! it seems that UCB/UCLA/UCSD are viewed as Tier 1 UC schools, UCSB/UCI/UCD as Tier 2. based on your experience, is it safe to say, that if one makes into all Tier 2 regent/honors, chances are he or she would have acceptance from at least one of the Tier 1 UCs?
Could decisions possibly come out on Monday? or will it be on Friday 22nd
@MyGreatKids: UC’s tend to be very unpredictable so I would not make any bets on getting acceptances from those top schools. UCSD more likely than UCB or UCLA. There are just too many qualified applicants for the # of spots that are available. My niece’s BF got Regents at UCD and UCSB, CHP at UCI but was waitlisted a UCLA/UCSD and rejected at UCB last year.
@Gumbymom Thanks! UCSD is the top choice. Keep fingers crossed.
@Gumbymom how does UC waitlist work? Any historical data that show how many these UC would admit from waitlist?
@MyGreatKids:
This link explains the UC waitlist policies in general. http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/q-and-a/waitlist/index.html#2
If there is any waitlist data available, it will be listed in the common dataset for each UC campus under section C2.
UCSD gives little information regarding their waitlist. They use to require a waitlist statement similar to UC Davis but that was no longer an option last year. There is no waitlist information from last year 2018 but this is the data I have from 2017.
of qualified applicants offered a place on the waitlist: 9465
of applicants accepting a place on the waitlist: 5998
of applicants admitted off the waitlist: 967
@Gumbymom Thank you so much for these info!
UCSD is not tier 1 lmaoooo
@meeplife2023 how would you spilt the tiers
Do we know when decisions are coming out? I’ve been waiting anxiously all day and am very disappointed that they never came out…