<p>Son did not do as well as hoped on SAT2. His two highest scores were 680 and 640. His SAT1 is 2180. UC GPA is 4.1</p>
<p>He would like to go to UCBerkeley or UCLA. He will also be applying to UCD and UCI. He is super busy right now, but would you recommend retaking the SAT2? </p>
<p>If yes, would December be too late? They say that for Nov’s SAT test he would have to apply as a walk on. Are walk ons guaranteed admission?</p>
<p>Are the scores above high enough for UCD or UCI?</p>
<p>if he feels he can do better, then it’s probably worth trying, if he has time to prep. But, if he feels he did as well as he could, focus time on the essays.</p>
<p>Standby testing is first come, first served, on a space available basis. If he tries Nov, get in line early. However, Dec test date is fine for the UC’s. Plus, Dec gives him more time to prep. Just mark in on the app. </p>
<p>High enough? Irvine & Davis, likely, yes. However, given their high selectivity, anyone’s apps to Berkeley and UCLA would be enhanced with 700s.</p>
<p>btw: all assumes, normal, unhooked applicant. UC plus factors: low income, first generation to go to college, innner city HS, etc.</p>