What are my chances for Global Middle East Studies with a 3.5 UC GPA and 1220 SAT. Amazing EC and amazing essays which really makes my application look good
UCI admits into the University first and then into the major. Although Global Middle East studies is not considered a competitive major, your UC GPA and SAT score is below the 25th percentile for UCI overall. You do have a chance if your EC’s and essays are as amazing as you claim, but based on statistical data UCI will be a tough admit.
Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 3.40-3.79 capped weighted and not major specific:
UCI: 11.1%
Average UC capped weighted GPA 2018 Freshman: 4.13
25th-75th percentile for SAT scores:
UCI: 1230-1490
Definitely worth an application and best of luck.