Hello, I’m an out of stater and would love to either attend UCSD or UCI!!! I have a low SAT score and am retaking!!! Along with taking my first round of ACTs. I was recently researching a bit about the UCs and saw that I was able to take a college course at both UCI and UCSD. I would love to do it to further increase my studies, but my parents would only let me if it increases my chances of being accepted! Please help!!! Here are my Stats:
What’re my chances for: UCI UCSD UCSD and UCD
GPA: UNW: 3.968 W: 4.25
Class Rank: 11/260(Top 5%)
SAT: 1640 CR: 470 M: 580 W:590 (I know my score sucks, but I am retaking)
ACT: (Taking in June) Feeling around 25-29
APs: Bio, Stats, USH
Senior year course load: AP Spanish, Calc, Human Geography, Psych, Physics I
ECs: Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band
Habitat for Humanity,
County Band,
Region Band,
Junior Region Band,
Student Government,
REBEL,
National Honor Society,
Science League,
Pit Orchestra,
Tri-M Honor Society
Marching Band
Chamber Choir,
Men’s Ensemble,
Indoor Track,
Outdoor Track,
Madrigal
Spanish Honor Society
Leadership: Class President,
Drum Major,
PDP Leader,
Section Leader,
Principle Chair,
President of Habitat,
President of Tri-M
Volunteer: 150 hours as a summer band mentor and 250 hours at the state education dept.
Taking a college course this summer, will contribute to your course rigor and GPA, not to your lower than average SAT score or possible ACT score. Your EC’s are competitive, so you need to focus on your test scores and UC essays to strengthen your application. I would work on these areas instead of taking these classes. A 1900+ SAT or 29+ ACT will give you much better chances at these schools. A college course will not hurt your chances unless you do not do well, but no great advantage will be gained except for course rigor plus you do not have to take a course at either UC. A local CC would be fine.