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Chances of me getting accepted into UCLA?
I'm currently a freshmen in high school and for the first semester I had a 3.6 GPA. It didn't turn out as well as I wanted it to...well, because I slacked off a bit. But this semester, the only B I have is in Algebra 2, which makes my GPA like a... 3.8? I'm also in the girl's tennis team and in ASB (our school leadership's program).
What are my chances of getting into UCLA if I get straight A's during my later years of high school? Would my grades as a freshmen really count or would my grades as a Sophomore, Junior, and Senior matter more?
I really want to get into UCLA, it's like the NUMBER 1 school I want to get into right now. >< I'm really disappointed and mad at myself for possibly ruining the chances of getting in because of me slacking off and yea...
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Your freshman year grades are not calculated into your UC GPA. The UC GPA (GPA calculated by the UCs when evaluating your application) is based on grades you earn from a-g courses you take from the summer after freshman year to the summer after junior year (commonly referred to as "sophomore/junior grades" by your high school/counselor).
So don't freak out. Focus on developing good study habits and earn good grades in your sophomore and junior years when they really count.
You should also take a few community college courses each summer (courses in the a-g subject areas that are UC-transferable; the grades are weighted and you receive college credits without having to take AP exams) to help boost your GPA and to show UCs you are motivated to take that extra step to achieve academically. Stop worrying, you'll be fine.
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It's hard to get into UCLA
They want rounded people who can do good at everything.
Here is the list you should do:
Do activities
Join sports
Good GPAs
Good SATs score
Volunteer works
Community services
- 1 decade ago
straight as wont necessarily guarantee you acceptence. UC schools like to see unique things in their admittees. So do all the extra currics you can and try and take leadership positions.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
it really doesnt matter where you go to school anymore, just get into college, then go to a good grad school
