Do I have a chance at a UC?

tripledouble2000
Wed, 31 May 2017 21:54:55 +0000

Mechanical engineering is a very good and competitive program in UC Irvine, but it’s definitely not too far out of reach for you. Right now, your UW GPA is hurting you a bit, but I see that your UC GPA is closer to what UC Irvine would be looking for. Though I wish you had taken the SAT and ACT earlier in your junior year, your PSAT score tells me you should study hard for these upcoming tests. 1210/1520 on the PSAT is definitely not bad, but it’s not exactly what most UCs are looking for. Study hard and aim for at least 32 on the ACT and 1350 or 1400 on the SAT.

Additionally, as someone interested in mechanical engineering, you should try to participate in extracurricular activities that specialize in mechanical engineering. I would suggest you join your school’s robotics team since that pertains to mechanical engineering. Alternatively, you can also ask an engineering teacher at your school if you can be a TA, or if you can help out with the computer labs/carts. The gist of what I am trying to say is, seek out activities you can do this summer (or next school year) that are very relevant to your field of interest. I would say if you follow these tips, you have a decent shot at UC Irvine. Good luck!

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