How important is TAP for impacted majors like psych? I have a 3.86 GPA (3.94 UC transferable), but didn’t complete TAP. Of course I’m only now starting to worry lol
I also have all my major and prereqs done, but at this point I’m splitting hairs
My mom started singing City of Stars on the drive home and now all I can think of is if those stars really are gonna shine just for me lmao :((
@H20Lily Fellow senior citizen here as well (30). If I get in, I’ll be commuting from the Long Beach area for as long as I can take it.
Ahh @lsierra77 I for sure wouldn’t worry if I were you!
My cc has flat A, B, C, etc, grades… no plus or minus. I wonder how they compare that to the cc GPA’s that do??
I’m just making myself feel sick thinking about tomorrow 8-|
Holy crap I didn’t realize how many people got rejected from UCSD. Most are super qualified. Makes me wonder how I got in.
@LockeandLoad Same!! Many were much more qualified than me. I’m feeling a little bit guilty honestly…
@doihaveashot2016 Maybe UCSD was more holistic this year? I wonder if their decision means anything for my UCB and UCLA decisions, or if I’m just being paranoid. Probably the latter.
No, that’s what I’m thinking too!! A part of me is thinking that if I got into a competitive school which may have used a more holistic approach this year, then maybe I can get into UCLA! Is it wrong to think this? Maybe lol. I know I shouldn’t get my hopes up, but I totally feel the same. @LockeandLoad
Admission for ucsd must have been holistic because I got waitlisted for ucsd with 3.1 sociology last application period. Also it could be the major most people picked. IF that same approach can happen with ucla this time for me with African American studies also with the extra curricular and work experience I put compared to last application i could have a good chance. Let see what judgement has tomorrow for all of us @LockeandLoad
Nah I think we’re being rational in making this mental leap. But, we won’t ever really know what goes on in that admissions room. What I’d give to see how they go about picking who gets accepted/rejected.
I don’t have the stomach to re-read my application essays at this point haha…
I can’t bring myself to do it! My friend has his memorized and I’m afraid I’ll cringe at what I wrote or catch a grammar mistake if I re-read mine.
I guess we’ll find out tomorrow! I’m going to try and get a full 10 hours of sleep tonight to make time go by quicker. Emphasis on “try”. @LockeandLoad
Well, best of luck @doihaveashot2016 . We’re all on this metaphorical ride together!
@futurelawyer88 in theory, you don’t have to complete, but you aren’t as competitive. I guess it will come down to how you compare with other applicants. But it’s not a dealbreaker on its own.
@rp1521 that’s my plan too if I get in. That or leave at 5a every day there’s class and spend the whole day. I’d probably do the same for UCI. Good luck, stoked I’m not the only geriatric student here.
Best of luck to you too, @LockeandLoad 
1,212 Minutes! WOO!
for a minute I was compulsively rereading my essays. I really cringe when I read them. Like a lot. So much so that when I remember them I have to shout the thought out of my head. I’ll be in my car or in the shower or walking alone and thinking about them and just have to go ‘arghhghhghg’ to get it out of my head.
I’ve gotten mixed feedback on my essays. In hindsight, to me, they feel rushed, repetitive at times, and somewhat whiny. 2 of them are good, and the other 2 are not so good. Someone I was talking to had said that the reason you might cringe at them is because you might be vulnerable than you’re used to in them, it’s rare to put yourself out there in writing, so a semi natural response is to feel cringy. I have yet to see how true that is.
@amunroeee oh thanks! Congrats to you too! Are you a psych major?? Me too
@susiejames81590 I’m also a psych major with a 3.73 gpa… i wasn’t feeling terrible about my chances but you with the same gpa as me say youre not expecting much from LA. Loooolllll. Just a couple more hours.