Can I get into a UC, USC?

alamemom
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:58:07 +0000

UCs do not typically give preference to “prestigious boarding schools” - particularly those outside of California. In the comprehensive review process, individual campuses may consider location and residence, but the intent is to give extra consideration to those from lower-performing schools, not the reverse. GPAs will be leveled through the UC GPA calculation - and out of state honors classes are not given extra weight, only AP, IB and community college courses. Only up to 8 SEMESTERS (only four year-long courses) of extra weight will be given, and the gpa calculation will just be for 10th and 11th grades. The official details from UC: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/scholarship_reqs.html

USC is private, so you might concentrate your efforts there.