<p>I can’t give out percentages (70% chance, for example,) but I wouldn’t count on UCLA or Berkeley. As you know, psychology is extremely impacted, and you need as close to a 4.0 as possible. If you’re looking to make plans, I’d say start planning for UCSD or Davis, and if you happen to get in your dream school, excitedly change your plans. </p>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>
<p>Yeah, that’s what I’m planning on. I think a few things are working in my favor - although I’m obviously not objective, I think my essays are fantastic, and I worked very hard to make essay 1 effective and touching, and the fact that my grades trend upwards. I’ve been in CC since Spring 06, have never gotten a C, and have gotten a 4.0 for the last five semesters in a row. </p>
<p>Definitely not counting on either, but like probably everyone else, I’m extremely hopeful.</p>
<p>I really don’t think the GPA is that much of a big deal. Speaking as a Psychology major of course! (: I think the only thing that is really “hurting” you to becoming a competitive applicant is your ECs/Other portion. I’ve had a really good friend from high school get into Cal with a 3.3 majoring in Psychology, but it was due to great ECs/Others. </p>
<p>My cousin (@ sakurax) is currently a Psychology major at Cal, she was accepted last Spring and she works for admissions. Maybe when she has the chance I can let her know to come look at this thread! </p>
<p>Good luck and keep your head high!</p>
<p>DUH read jane read.</p>
<p>Edit:i think your essays are strong enough. that will def add points.</p>
<p>@jane I did! And I definitely made that very evident in my essay. I think if I get in, my essay would definitely be a deciding factor. I poured a lot of heart into it. </p>
<p>Here’s a link to somewhere I posted it during application time:
[UC:</a> How my father’s mental illness cultivated my desire to be a psychologist](<a href=“UC: How my father's mental illness cultivated my desire to be a psychologist”>UC: How my father's mental illness cultivated my desire to be a psychologist)</p>
<p>@Yunie - That’s comforting to hear, thank you! I’ve seen you around on these boards before I joined and you’ve been so sweet to everyone :)</p>
<p>^
That means so much to me, really! As a Psychologist in training, that just makes my day! I learned from my cousin, that’s for sure! ^0^! Thank you again! I love your essay too!</p>
<p>abutler5- wow thats some compelling stuff. i wish you the best and i am glad that you have achieved so much and will continue to achieve more despite the hardships.
stay strong!:)</p>
<p>abutler…that was an awesome essay. very touching. im almost sure you will be getting in. how can they say no to that great writing. much ups</p>
<p>@jane & Bruin321 - Thank you! That’s definitely what I was going for with my essay, it’s nice to hear that I hit the mark. Hopefully they think the same :D</p>
<p>No matter what happens, though, I’m very excited because I found out I qualify for the UC Blue and Gold program, which means my tuition is essentially covered! So even if I don’t get into my dream school, I’m still incredibly fortunate.</p>
<p>Go get 'em, Tiger :D</p>
<p>rawr rawr</p>
<p>wut do u guys think about the new linked iphone 4.0?</p>
<p>[This</a> Is Apple’s Next iPhone - Iphone 4 - Gizmodo](<a href=“This Is Apple's Next iPhone”>This Is Apple's Next iPhone)</p>
<p>looks pretty legit to me. i would buy it if it comes out to verizon</p>
<p>It’s not coming out for Verizon…lol.</p>
<p>I switched to AT&T for the dumb iPhone, sighhh…the next one better come out asap.</p>
<p>yeah me too!!! verizon or nuffin.</p>
<p>Blackberry in the hizzouse! 
T-Mo.</p>
<p>I would have T-Mobile but their service sucks. Especially up North.
That’s why it pained me so much to have to switch to AT&T because VZW has the best service…although it’s not student friendly (it’s so expensive!!!)</p>
<p>soooo sick. ahhhh this sucks</p>
<p>awww babe, i hope you feel better soon.
at least you had a great B-day right?</p>
<p>ha… yes, it was good. plenty of embarrassing moments :)</p>
<p>it looks like the iphone 4.0 has a simcard so prolly no verizon. o wells. i have tmobile right now and they suck balls.</p>
<p>i wanna switch to verizon or sprint so i can get sexy 4g internet</p>