UCSD, UCD, UCSB, UCI Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi there,

Just wondering about my chances for the schools listed above and if I should consider each respective school a reach or match.

I have a 3.8 uw (10-11) and 4.2 weighted (10-11) gpa, which gives me a 4.12 UC GPA.

I have an ACT score of 34 composite, and two SAT subject tests above 700 (Math Level 2 and US History).

My ec’s are solid but I wouldn’t classify them as spectacular. There is a common theme to the EC’s I have. (I’ve heard this is important). My essays will probably be pretty good, I’m starting on them early.

Based on the info given, what do you guys think my chances are for these schools?

Thanks!

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You are a very competitive applicant for all the UC’s listed based on your stats. Make sure essays and EC’s match your academics and you should be good.

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@Gumbymom Also, just wondering, would a not as good freshman year (3.5 uw and 3.7 weighted gpa) take away from my chances at these schools, or do UC’s ignore freshman year completely?

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http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1903428-faq-uc-historical-frosh-admit-rates-by-hs-gpa.html

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UC’s will look at your Freshman year classes and grades to make sure you meet the a-g course requirements, but your grades are not used in the UC GPA calculation.