<p>Hey guys Im not sure where this question would go but this seems to be the general category so Ill go for it…[THIS IS NOT A CHANCE ME THREAD]</p>
<p>I am applying to the Ucs [Berkeley LA SD ect] and I am well aware of their infamy in regards to their acceptance on numerical merit alone. I was wondering to what extent this was true. At what point should a UC applicant look at his/her SAT/SATII/GPA combo and realize that applying to the big three[ berk la. sd] would be a waste? I recognize that ECs and other factors play a part in this choice but if we were to assume that an applicant had above average ECs two decent recs. and came from an average household [needs fin. aid but is not in a dire economic condition] at what SAT/SATII/GPA combo/scores would they need to have at a minimum to be accepted into these schools [to moderate to competitive majors ie. econ business premed bio chem]?</p>
<p>Just wondering if anyone had any opinions or insights</p>