<p>Just curious as an aspiring junior with a 3.6 and a 29 on the ACT</p>
<p>This isn’t the UC GPA because I’m not 100% sure how to calculate it, but 3.71 unweighted, 4.24 weighted, 34 ACT.</p>
<p>Ucla had become ridiculously difficult to get into. I had a 3.83, 4.5 weighted, 35 ACT and was waitlisted then rejected. I know others with 3.3 uw that got in…so i hope everything works out for you</p>
<p>I had a 3.95 unweighted…4.6 weighted…UC gpa 4.32 and SAT 2010</p>
<p>4.0 uw
4.6 w
1860 sat
no sat 2
no distinguishing ec
got in</p>
<p>D had a 3.99 UW, 4.51 W, don’t know UC GPA
2040 SAT, 31 ACT
Excepted to both UCLA and USC</p>
<p>Dunno how to calculate UC GPA but I had a 4.24 cumulative weighted GPA for HS and a 32 ACT. Waitlisted → Accepted. :)</p>
<p>I worry that this kind of question about score thresholds risks leaving you with a false impression regarding UCLA admissions (as well as at other highly competitive schools). Comparing your numbers to others is always interesting, but it’s ultimately pointless because admitted students’ GPAs and scores are truly all over the board. We learned firsthand this year that the college admissions process is an (unintentionally) cruel, unfair process and at times can even seem random. </p>
<p>It might be more useful to peruse the threads with responses from both admitted and denied students and see the broad range of GPAs/test scores for both. Frequently, you’ll see high scores associated with denied students. </p>
<p>My daughter was thrilled to be admitted to UCLA as well as other highly competitive schools, and to (finally!) answer your question, she had an ACT of 30 and GPA of 4.0. These are in the lower range of what would be expected for UCLA admission, but she has a unique background and strong ECs. </p>
<p>Sadly, MANY of her good friends, who were hardworking, extremely high-achieving, interesting and very well-rounded kids with MUCH higher scores than my daughter, were denied admission. All of us parents were left scratching our heads, wondering how these admissions decisions are made. Bottom line is, there really is no formula or number over which you’re likely to get in. It just doesn’t work that way.</p>
<p>Sorry, I know you said you were “just curious” about others’ scores so hopefully this tangent I just went off on doesn’t offend you, but I feel for you because my daughter and her friends were, naturally, focused on the same question last year. Of course your GPA and scores have to be in the ballpark, but it seems that the majority of the decision will not be dependent on a high GPA or test scores. </p>
<p>I hope you will be very happy with all your admissions decisions at this time next year. It’s hard to believe now, but it really will be over relatively soon and things have a way of working out for the best!</p>
<p>30 ACT, 4.45 GPA.</p>
<p>Imo, it doesn’t really matter how high of a test score and GPA you have, but whether or not if you’re at the top of your graduating class.</p>
<p>@carsch,</p>
<p>You said your daughter has a unique background, what’s her ethnicity (if you don’t mind)?</p>
<p>Gonna agree with Labyrinthus, it’s very important where your rank in your graduating class is. ECs, ethnicity, and the location of your high school are all important factors as well.</p>
<p>i had a 3.6 uw and a 29 act and got rejected :(</p>
<p>thank you to all that posted, i hope this keeps going. Also thanks for the insight carsch!</p>
<p>I applied for Fall 2008.</p>
<p>3.9 UW, 4.4 W
1810 SAT
Lots of ECs, volunteer, leadership</p>
<p>3.8 uw
4.1 uc
4.3 w
35 act
2130 sat</p>
<p>UW - 3.82
W - 4.63
UC W - 4.2 ish
1980 SAT</p>
I understand this thread is old, but can you elaborate on “unique” background?