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Majors
Helo12345
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SAT: 1480
GPA Capped: 3.86
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:
Biotechnology
Viticulture and Enology
Managerial Economics (effective fall 2021)
College of Biological Sciences, all majors
College of Engineering, all majors
College of Letters and Science:
Applied Physics, Physics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Psychology
Economics (effective fall 2021)
Some UCD statistical data: 2018 Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 3.80-4.19 capped weighted and not major specific:
UCD: 41%
2018 UC capped weighted GPA averages:
UCD: 4.11
2018 Data:
25th - 75th percentiles for SAT:
UCD: 1220-1480
Make sure you apply widely and have 2 safety schools on your list.
Best of luck
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/infocenter/transfers-major
Below is what UCD considers in the Freshman application review:
* DAVIS
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* Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
* Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work
* Considered: First generation college student, Geographical residence, State residency, Work experience
* Note: Scholastic achievement most important, followed by school and community activities, academic interests, special circumstances, special achievements and awards
Admission decisions are made based upon the qualifications of the applicant pool and the number of available spaces within each academic area:
• College of Letters and Science admits by division within the college
• (Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies; Mathematics and Physical Sciences; Social Sciences)
2018 Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 3.80-4.19 capped weighted and not major specific:
UCB: 10%
UCLA: 9%
UCSD: 34%
UCSB: 38%
UCD: 41%
UCI: 38%
UCSC: 70%
UCR: 84%
UCM: 95%
The Cal states admit by GPA/Tests which translate into an Eligibility index and then you are ranked by your EI and intended major. Acceptances are a bit more straightforward so you can gauge your chances better especially if you know the EI thresholds for any particular major.
Do I need to only do one essay for all UC's? @Gumbymom