What are my chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Background:</p>

<p>International asian student from Hong Kong (not helping)</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown M/CR/W/Essay): 780/760/690 <a href="One%20sitting">2230</a>
SAT II (subject, score): Math II-780, Chemistry-720
GPA: Cs and Ds during highschool freshman. (I can explain) As and Bs in sophomore (I can explain). Now ranking 1st and IB predicted score: 42/42 (I can explain)
Senior Year Course Load: (DC=Dual Credit) HL Chem, HL English, HL Physics, SL Econ, SL Math (= AP Calculus AB)(I can explain this too), SL Spanish
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel, etc.): NONE
Common Awards (AP Scholar, honor roll, NM things, etc.): A few tiny merits from high school.</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (name, grade levels, leadership, description): Nothing significant that would show my passion.
Job/Work Experience: Piano tutoring for children.
Volunteer/Community Service: Quite insignificant work
Summer Experience: Took a few courses at local universities, Programmed something very meaningful and personal.</p>

<p>Teacher Rec: Not bad.</p>

<p>Department intended: Computer Science</p>

<p>Now given these stats, if the candidate has the right personality, can he still get in?</p>

<p>*** If he doesn't qualify for UCLA, what other schools might suit this candidate (where he may stand a chance)</p>

<p>Thank You!
Jeffrey</p>

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<p>hat’s your UC GPA?</p>

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<p>Im an international student, but I would say 4.0 (highest max GPA) since I’ve attained the maximum marks possible</p>

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<p>You’d probably get in for Letters and Science, but getting in for CS isn’t that likely. With a 12.4% acceptance rate for 2013 (lower this year, and will be even lower next year), you need to stand out. As an international student, it’s even harder for you than for in state students.
Taking into account that it’s unlikely, it is definitely still possible. Essays will make or break your application (no letters of rec for UCs). GOOD LUCK!</p>