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***UCLA Class of 2024 Decision Thread (Stats Only)***
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This thread will remained closed until decisions are released. It will open on 3/20/20. Best of luck!
-10s4life
Physics
34 act
Idk UC GPA but 4.5
13 APs
Moderate amount of leadership roles
Econ
4.5 UC GPA
36 ACT
1590 SAT
Published legal papers, President of Mock Trial, Varsity Sport Captain, Band Section Leader
in-state
3.8 UW GPA/4.6 W GPA
33 ACT
board of MUN, human rights group, Chinese National Honor Society
president of fundraiser that raised over $20,000 for terminal illness
varsity sports team captain
national board member of one of largest non-profits in America
MULTIPLE international awards/recognition in MAJOR publications
published multiple times in major publications
accepted: Yale, Vanderbilt (Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar), American (Presidential Scholar), Boston U(Trustee Scholar), George Washington (Presidential Academic Scholar)
Merit scholarships awarded (if any): invited to apply for alumni scholarhip
Major (and division if applicable) applied to: Mathematics
Academic stats:
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UC Unweighted GPA: 4.0
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.23
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.51
ELC (top 9%): yes
Comments about course load (including senior year): 6 classes half APs Physics, Calc AB, and Gov
SAT (total and sections): N/A
ACT (total and sections): 33 (35 math score)
SAT Subject Tests (if any): Math level 2 800
AP exams (scores in parentheses): N/A taking this year
For the following, indicate level of recognition or award (e.g. local, state, national, international) and/or leadership roles:
Extracurriculars: Mock Trial Club, Reading 500+ books, Gardening
Job/Work Experience: Paid activities at elementary school 20 hours
Volunteer/Community service: Volunteer at Elementary school 100+ hours
Summer Activities: Speech and Debate Camp, School every summer
Personal insight essay topics: 5,6,7,8
Letters of recommendation/Augmented Review: Yes got talent, overcoming, and fall grades (all 3)
Demographics
State (if domestic applicant): CA
High school type: Online School 9-11 and public 12
Gender: Female
Race/ethnicity: White
Highest level of parent education: bachelors
Living with both, one, or no parents?: both
Relation to alumni of college: grandparents
Reflection
Strengths: my essays underwent health issues and explained here, test scores, keeping all As despite illness
Weaknesses: Lack of ECs due to health issues made up for in eleventh and twelfth but still weak.
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Essays explained areas of concern, strong scores to back up grades
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: accepted-UCSD, UCD, UCSB, UCSC, SDSU
waitlisted-SLO
General Comments: happy waiting for USC and UCB!!!
Merit scholarships awarded (if any): None
Major (and division if applicable) applied to: Film
Academic stats:
UC Unweighted GPA: 4.0
UC Capped Weighted GPA: N/A
UC Fully Weighted GPA: N/A
Comments about course load (including senior year): No available APs at my school
SAT (total and sections): 1410, 730 R&W, 680 M
TOEFL: 117
Subjective:
For the following, indicate level of recognition or award (e.g. local, state, national, international) and/or leadership roles:
Local art scholarship
1st place National video contest
1st place International magazine cover contest (I submitted an illustration and was published as the cover)
Finalist at National Design Contest in Teen Category
2nd place National Literary Contest
Extracurriculars:
Film club
Creative Writing Class
Cinematography Class
Digital Animation Class
Graphic Novel Workshop
Drawing and Painting Class
Personal Insight essays (details): Talked about a national contest I attended, the way creative writing makes me connect to my family and culture, my first art exhibit, and my experience directing my first short film.
Letters of recommendation/Augmented Review: N/A
Demographics
International student.
High school type: Private school
Gender: Female
Highest level of parent education: 4 year university
Living with both, one, or no parents?: Both parents
Reflection
Strengths: My ECs and awards
Weaknesses: SAT score, rushed my film portfolio, no interview
Why you think you were rejected: My supplemental application for TFT lacked film-centered submissions. Instead of sending character designs, I sent illustrations; instead of a film outline or a screenplay, I sent a short story. These weren't well-written imo, and that is why I think I was rejected.
Where else were you rejected: UCD and PNCA
In state
35 ACT, 4.53 GPA, 4.3 UC GPA
790 Math 2, 760 Chem
Accepted: UCSB, UCSD, UW
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.36
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.8
Eligibility in Local Context?: Yes
6/286
ACT 33 composite, 35 english, 35 reading, 31 math, 30 science
WHAP (5) APUSH (4)
IB Spanish B (6)
Extracurriculars: board of multiple clubs, VP of Junior State of America, CSF, Key Club
Volunteer/Community service: 500+ hours, assistance league
white california female
In-state female
32 ACT, 1370 SAT
4.2 w, 3.9 uw
Undeclared - Social Science
College of Letters and Science
1440 SAT
UC GPA weighted: 3.98
UC unweighted: 3.89
Unweighted: 3.87
6 APs
many clubs and leadership roles and volunteer hours
2 part-time jobs
In-state White Male
English Major
1450 SAT
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
Weighted GPA: 4.58
Major (and division if applicable) applied to: Computer Science, B.S.
Academic stats:
UC Unweighted GPA: 4.00
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.26
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.26
Eligibility in Local Context?: Yes
Rank, percentile rank, or percentile range (if available): Not ranked, but top 10%
Comments about course load (including senior year): Very rigorous for my school, 7 AP's total over 11th and 12th grade.
ACT (total and sections): 35 Composite, 33 Math, 34 Science, 35 English, 36 Reading, 10 Writing.
AP exams (scores in parentheses): AP Comp Sci A (3), AP Lang (5)
Subjective:
For the following, indicate level of recognition or award (e.g. local, state, national, international) and/or leadership roles: Chair of my city's Youth Advisory Committee for two years, treasurer of Girls Who Code club
Extracurriculars: Girls Who Code, competitive and school cheerleading, etc.
Job/Work Experience: Macy's, Jamba Juice, and nanny
Volunteer/Community service: Volunteer for my city with the Youth Advisory Committee
Summer Activities: Working
Essays (topics, details): (1) my interest in STEM, (2) volunteer experience with YAC, (3) cheerleading, and (4) work experience.
Demographics
State (if domestic applicant): Yes
High school type: Public
Gender: Female
Applied for financial aid?: Yes
Highest level of parent education: None (first gen student)
Living with both, one, or no parents?: One
Income bracket: Middle class
Reflection
Strengths: My stats and essays
Weaknesses: My school doesn't allow a rigorous course load
Why you think you were rejected: Challenging major
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
Accepted: Cal Poly SLO, SJSU, SDSU, SSU, UCSB, UCSC, Santa Clara, LMU, Chapman
Waitlisted: UCD
Rejected:
General Comments:
The college process is super unfair.
Weighted 4.4 Unweighted 3.9
1410 SAT
In State top 9%
Accepted to UCLA, UCSD, UCSB, UCI, UCR, CORNELL
Rejects: None
Waiting: UCB, USC, EMORY, NORTHWESTERN, STANFORD
Accepted Environmental Science (received Alumni Scholarship email)
California
SAT 1530 single sitting
SAT II: Math2 740, Bio 760, Lit 710
ACT 34
4.0/4.67 (8 or 9 of APs with 4s/5s etc)
Editor in Chief
Sports captain X 2 and referee
Solid volunteering in major areas as well as for community
Accepted: UCLA, UMich, UC Davis Regents/Honors, UCSB Honors, UCSD, Cal Poly SLO, SDSU Honors invite, CUBoulder Honors, Gonzaga, Santa Clara, Villanova, U Washington
Waitlisted: Wash U St Louis
Deferred: Yale
Rejected: Boston College, Georgetown
Still Waiting on a few.
Congrats and good luck to everyone!
Merit scholarships awarded (if any): None
Major (and division if applicable) applied to: Undeclared - Life Sciences
UC Unweighted GPA: 4.0
UC Weighted GPA: 4.467
Comments about course load (including senior year): 1 honors sophomore year, 2 APs junior year, 4 APs senior year
SAT (total and sections): 1600
SAT Subject Tests (if any): Math II 800, Biology - M 800
AP exams (scores in parentheses): AP Calculus BC (5), AP Bio (5)
For the following, indicate level of recognition or award (e.g. local, state, national, international) and/or leadership roles:
Extracurriculars: VP of business club, job, orchestra
Gender: Female
Accepted: UCI, UCSC, UCSD, UCSB, Northeastern
Rejected: Claremont McKenna
UC Unweighted GPA: 4.00
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.48
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.28
SAT: I got a 1530 (770 M, 760 R/W), but that was without the essay. I still sent this score, but I also sent my 1480 (770 M, 710 R/W) with the essay, which I got an 18 on the essay. I think they considered the lower score.
SAT Subject Tests: 740 M2, 590 Physics (very surprised they accepted me with the 590)
Pretty strong essays, but I had two major typos in the first sentences of the first essay so I was worried
Strong ECs (lots of SGA involvement and service, captain for a two time state championship winning varsity sports team, etc.)
Living with two parents, high income bracket (did not file a FAFSA)
I'm so happy to be accepted but it wouldn't have been the end of the world if I didn't get in. Remember everything happens for a reason and you will end up exactly where you need to be
College of Letters and Science with Pre Psychology
In-State Asian Male
Weighted: 4.6
Non-Weighted: 4.0
SAT: 1520
Lots of EC
Major: Physics
Academic stats:
UC Unweighted GPA: 3.87
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.40
UC Fully Weighted GPA: 4.60
Course load: 8 APs for all 4 yrs
SAT: 1500
ACT: 35
SAT Subject Tests: Physics (760), Math (710)
AP exams: Bio (5), Physics (5), Drawing (5), Calc AB (5), Calc BC (5), English Lang (3), Chem (tbd), English Lit (tbd)
Subjective:
Extracurriculars:
- 4 yrs school paper editor and artist.
- 5 yrs powerlifter. 3 national USPA records, 4 state records, no coach, on a 24hr Fitness membership
- Self-taught animation and digital art. Projects for school and personal interests, up to year-long to complete. YT channel has >2 million views, 20k subs
- President of a cartoons/comics club for a year. It was very successful initially but I didn't have the social skills to keep it going.
Job/Work Experience: Math tutor for a student for a few months, commissioned to design an ad
Volunteer/Community service: About 80 hours at a food bank and a local art center.
Summer Activities: Personal animation/digital art projects and powerlifting. Mostly stayed home and did my own thing.
Personal Insight essays (details): Self-made powerlifting journey, activism in journalism about dieting, year-long animation project based off a video game, public speaking challenges
Demographics
State: CA
High school type: Public
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Asian
Applied for need-based financial aid
Living with one parent, bachelor's education
Reflection
Strengths: Test scores, GPA, achievements, EC's are unique for an Asian female
Weaknesses: Little leadership or work with organizations, most activities I do don't require social interaction
Why you think you were rejected: Not a lot of social involvement (I'm shy and it shows), a dip in grades one quarter in junior year
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: accepted to UCSD, UCSC, UCI, UCSB
General Comments: I'm not too bummed since physics isn't my preferred major. Props to everyone who got in, I know it was tough!
Major (and division if applicable) applied to: Mechanical Engineering
UC Unweighted GPA: 4.0
UC Capped Weighted GPA: 4.27
SAT (total and sections): 1490 (Math: 800, English: 690)
SAT Subject Tests (if any): Math 2: 790, Physics: 730
State (if domestic applicant): California
Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
Accepted: SDSU, UCSD
Rejected: SJSU (appealing decision)
Comment: Was invited to apply for the alumni scholarship.