What are my chances for UCLA?

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Hey my dream school has always been UCLA but I’m doubtful I’ll get in can you give me an idea of my chances based on my stats:

SAT (new): 1180 (590 Reading, 590 Math, and a 6,4,6 on the essay each out of 8)

ACT: 23

GPA: 4.3 weighted

Community Service Hours: +100

I’m Vice Wing Commander of my entire AFJROTC Cadet Corps. I’ve been in AFJROTC 4 years.

I’m a drama geek with lots of involvement in local plays and school productions.

(FYI I’ll be a Senior next school year (2018-2019))

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Your SAT/ACT scores are well below the 25th percentile and you need to calculate your UC GPA using this calculator:

https://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/

Post your capped weighted UC GPA and fully weighted UC GPA.

Although your GPA is in range, your test scores will need to be bumped up into the 1400+ range for the SAT and 32+ ACT for you to have a decent chance at an acceptance.

Consider UCLA a High Reach.

GPA and test scores of middle 25%-75% students

High School GPA UC Capped weighted: 4.13 - 4.31
ACT Composite Score: 30 - 34
ACT English Language Arts : 28 - 32
SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing: 640 - 730
SAT Mathematics: 640 - 770
SAT Essay: 16 - 20

Here are the SAT/ACT ranges for all the UC’s and focus on those schools where your current test scores are at or above the averages.

25th - 75th percentiles for SAT:

UCB: 1280-1490

UCLA: 1280-1500
UCSD: 1250-1470
UCSB: 1210- 1450
UCD: 1190-1430
UCI: 1190-1420
UCSC: 1170-1380
UCR: 1090-1310
UCM: 1020-1230

25th - 75th percentiles for ACT:
UCB: 30-34
UCLA: 30-34
UCSD: 29-34
UCSB: 28-33
UCD: 26-32
UCI: 26-32
UCSC: 26-31
UCR: 23-30
UCM: 20-27

* LOS ANGELES

  • Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
  • Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
  • Considered: First generation college student, Geographical residence, AP/IBHL exam scores
  • Note: GPA, test scores, course work, number of and performance in honors and AP courses most important. Essay considered. Strong senior program important. Extracurricular activities, honors and awards also reviewed.

Best of luck and do some test prep this summer.