@medigull Merry Christmas, one thing to keep in mind is a sample size of one person isn’t very reliable. Your friend isn’t the norm. You really are doing yourself a disservice by applying early with the information you have provided us. Typically an early admit would have an exceptional ability, talent, or is a recruited athlete. Your test scores are not extremely high for UCLA. Your gpa is also pretty low both as an uncapped and as a UC GPA. My professional opinion is to go through your senior year so you have a complete application. Most applicants have taken much more than the 15 A-G requirements. I’d also listen to @Gumbymom advice as she is a very reputable source on UC admissions as a whole.