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Anonymous asked in Education & ReferenceHigher Education (University +) · 1 decade ago

What are my chances of getting accepted into UCLA?

I am going into my senior year of high school with a dismal GPA of 3.2. However, I scored well on all my AP tests and my SAT I Reasoning.

SAT 1: 2260

AP BIO: 5

AP World: 4

AP English Language: 3

AP US: 5

AP Physics: 5

AP Calculus: 5

I am currently volunteering at my local YMCA. I plan on taking AP English Lit, AP US Government, AP Economics (both macro and micro), and AP Computer Science in my senior year. I have a D and Fail on my transcripts. I am going to take my AP English Language Test again. How likely is it that i will get accepted to UCLA?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    None at all. I hate to say it but YOU WILL NOT get in. Your GPA is way to low period....the UC's only look at your 10th and 11th year grades which means a 3.2 GPA is what UCLA is going to be looking at. Even though your scores on AP's and SAT's are impressive your GPA is way to low.

    Some stats you might want to know about UCLA:

    Admit Rate — Overall: 22.7%

    Admits: 12,574

    Applicants: 55,406

    High School GPA: 4.15

    ACT Composite Score: 29

    SAT Critical Reading: 653

    SAT Mathematics: 686

    SAT Writing: 664

    You may want to look into the lower UC's but even then your GPA is still relatively low.

    Here are the following average High School GPA's of admitted students into the UC Campuses.

    Berkeley: 4.18

    UCLA: 4.15

    UC San Diego: 4.07

    UC Irvine: 3.95

    UC Davis: 3.94

    UC Santa Barbara: 3.94

    UC Santa Cruz: 3.70

    UC Riverside: 3.58

    UC Merced: 3.54

    Your SAT scores are WAY WAY WAY ABOVE AVERAGE for all the UC campuses but its your GPA that will significantly lower your chances.

    If you have your heart set on UCLA you can try going to a California Community College and transfer over to UCLA after about 2 years.

    Unless your a nationally ranked athlete and UCLA contacts you, I do not believe you stand a fighting a chance at an acceptance.

    Sorry dude but its the harsh reality. College Admissions are harder than ever. Best of Luck!

    P.S. I just graduated this year and I know how devistating it can be...I had my heart set on UCLA as well and I didn't get in either, I had to settle for UC San Diego.

    Oohh. I forgot to mention having a D on a transcipt can mean a UC can cancel your admission...my advice retake the two classes in which you got a D and a Fail to boost your chances. As for retaking Ap English Language...don't do it, colleges will see that you took it twice, it's not worth it since you already passed it.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Well, University's don't look at your AP test scores for acceptance. Just the grade in that class. So that means your GPA needs to be weighted. I think that makes you have a 3.6 (because you have so many.) As long as you got B's. An AP B is a real world A. So you reconfigure it. Ask the school counselor for your weighted GPA. I'd say your chances are pretty good, but don't put all your eggs in one basket!!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    Well I can't say nay or yay. The F and D will count against you and you won't be able to count them in your A-E requirements. Have you just started volunteering or have you been doing in through out high school?

    Personally, I'd say slim to none chance of being accepted. If you look from my school:

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    People with 4.5s even get rejected. I know it's not all about grades but it doesn't sound like you do a bunch outside of school. So, I'd say very very slim chance.

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    5 years ago

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    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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  • Don Y
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    I suspect that you may have to do some stellar work as a senior in order to advance your chances. 3.2 is pretty average, and needs to rise. You did not say what subject the "fail" was in. it matters what course that was.

    If you are able to excel in the senior schedule you have set for yourself, if you are able to advance your GPA above 3.5, you will improve your chances for admission considerably.

    Best of luck...work hard senior!

  • OhJay
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Id say you've got a better than decent shot at it. Still might not get in though, its a very competitive school.

  • 1 decade ago

    Quite likely. You did really well on your AP tests, and that should make up for your gpa. Your AP tests should make you stand out. Good luck!

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