Should she even take the SAT?

Yes, based on her UC GPA being 4.2+, admit rates for students were high in 2020 for UCSB but you also have balance that with the 28% acceptance rate of CA HS students for 2021 which makes UCSB a target school but I would never say a “great” chance.

What is her capped weighted UC GPA? GPA Calculator for the University of California – RogerHub

UCSB had 71,209 CA applicants and accepted 19,924 for 2021. Definitely not a slam dunk.

UCSB application review info:

  • SANTA BARBARA
  • Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay
  • Important: Rigor of secondary school record
  • Considered: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, First generation college student, State residency, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
  • Note: Special consideration for disadvantaged students.

College of Letters and Sciences: Choice of major is not considered in selection to the College of Letters and Science.

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