Horrible average GPA compensation?

<p>I don’t know, but on the UC website it says that there are “admissions by exception.” Here is the quote from the website.</p>

<p>"If you don’t meet the regular admission requirements, you may be eligible for Admission by Exception. You will have to demonstrate your ability and potential to succeed at the University.</p>

<p>Request for consideration for Admissions by Exception should be discussed in the personal statement portion of your application for admission."</p>

<p>I know that UC Berkeley or UCLA is implausible, but I am looking to apply to UCR, UCD, UCM, and possibly UCI. As for Cal States- San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Fullerton, and San Luis Obispo.</p>

<p>I’d really be happy to get into any of them, really.</p>