@Mom2Engineers: I know this is not chance me thread but just a few comments.
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Both SLO and UCI are overenrolled this year so it may be a tough admit for next year. I think they will waitlist many qualified applicants to better manage their yield especially UCI.
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Even though your daughter looks like a competitive applicant, GPA is a major factor in the CSU’s and UC’s application review so hopefully she is applying to more than the 4 schools you have listed.
Best of luck to her and any of her preferred schools will give her a great education.
Important factors in the UC application review::
- Irvine
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Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Extracurricular activities, Level of applicant's interest, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience -
Important: Character/personal qualities, Class rank -
Considered: First generation college student, Geographical residence, State residency -
Note: Demonstrated record of academic preparation, educational engagement, talent and skills important.
- Los Angeles
- Very important: Academic GPA, Application essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized test scores
- Important: Character/personal qualities, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience
- Considered: First generation college student, Geographical residence
- Note: GPA, test scores, course work, number of and performance in honors and AP courses most important. Essay considered. Strong senior program important. Extracurricular activities, honors and awards also reviewed.