@websensation @goldenbear2020 I think for humanities it also has to do with your passion for the subject. Grades are important but probably not as much as they are for engineering. Do you guys think it’s the same case for a non eingineering stem major, like bio? Personally, I have a low GPA for UCLA when you compare it to the freshman profile (3.8 UW/4.33 W) but I think I have demonstrated a very strong passion for my major (undeclared life sciences) through a rigorous course load, academic and non academic EC’s and passionate essays. Despite this, I’ve noticed that, at least from college confidential posts, UCLA tends to look at numbers more, so how holistic is the whole process really? Have I screwed myself over for UCLA because of my GPA, or should the other parts of my application still give me a chance? I’d really appreciate any feedback on this.
Thanks, and good luck!!!