College Discussion - View Single Post - UCI - Acceptance rate lower than UCD and now lower than UCSB

collegemom16 · 05-06-2008, 03:02 AM

ELC % of CA. admits

UCB 58.2
UCLA 57.0
UCSD 42.4
UCD 32.6
UCSB 29.8
UCI 27.4
UCR 11.1
UCSC 8.9
UCM 8.5

http://www.ucop.edu/news/factsheets/...ofile_2008.pdf
"If schools were to accept students for the sole reason of them being in a disadvantage, that portion would definitely drag them down in rankings. How do you think private universities do such a good job in rankings?"

I agree, BUT UC's do things differently than private schools and always will. As public institutions they have a different mandate. The disadvantaged students who gain admissions have proven themselves to be motivated and successful within the context of their opportunities.

Your volunteer work with MESA is very admirable Jason. AVID is also a fantastic program.

05-06-2008, 03:02 AM	#32
collegemom16 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,501	ELC % of CA. admits UCB 58.2 UCLA 57.0 UCSD 42.4 UCD 32.6 UCSB 29.8 UCI 27.4 UCR 11.1 UCSC 8.9 UCM 8.5 http://www.ucop.edu/news/factsheets/...ofile_2008.pdf "If schools were to accept students for the sole reason of them being in a disadvantage, that portion would definitely drag them down in rankings. How do you think private universities do such a good job in rankings?" I agree, BUT UC's do things differently than private schools and always will. As public institutions they have a different mandate. The disadvantaged students who gain admissions have proven themselves to be motivated and successful within the context of their opportunities. Your volunteer work with MESA is very admirable Jason. AVID is also a fantastic program.