Here’s a discussion thread for those who got waitlisted by Berkeley, Class of 2021.
http://opa.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/uc_berkeley_cds_2015-16_8-3-2016.pdf
Here are the stats for the 2015-16 session
Over 50% of those who were waitlisted got in… don’t lose hope guys! Good luck to you all!
waitlisted for bioengineering
can anyone post the conditions of admissions for Berkeley?
Wait listed for undeclared social sciences
Waitlisted for Biology
ACT: 26 w 32 writing
GPA: 3.97 unweighted & 4.11 weighted
Rank: 3/105
OOS IL
Great ECs and awesome LORs.
Anyone know what to write about for the personal statement ?
Was wondering about that also. Does anyone also know if decisions are made based on the time you opt-in for waitlist? For example if you click opt-in for waitlist right before the deadline, compared to opting in for waitlist now… will that affect your chances?
I feel like i’m so underqualified. I don’t know how I got waitlisted.
The Wait List FAQ says this: (https://apply.berkeley.edu/apply/update?id=fc6fe77f-037b-4a82-a795-e8af4e37eaa3)
Q: What is the wait list Essay?
A: Students who choose to opt-in to the wait list may choose to complete this optional written statement. While this is not a requirement, the essay may serve to provide further information to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Berkeley.
Wait list Essay
Share, in 500 words or less - anything we may not have already learned about you through your application.
Topics to use for the statement may include: Awards and recognition obtained since the point of application, Explanation of any course changes, challenges faced since the point of application. Please remember there is no right or wrong answer, simply the opportunity to share additional information.
waitlisted to the school of letters and sciences
1750 old sat
1250 new sat
3.8 weighted gpa 4.1 uc gpa
lots of ecs and leadership
got LOR request
I was expected to get flat out rejected. I am thrilled to be on the waitlist … im just wondering … what are you going to write your essay about? Are you guys going to write one at all?
Waitlisted for intending a major in social sciences
Idk how to write the essay either.
Maybe address why you want to go to Berkeley and how you think you will add to the community?
yeah I feel like writing an essay might help, but on the other hand, if you end up writing a crap or normal essay, I feel like it might just worsen your application. Anyone actually planning to write one?
Waitlisted for neurobiology in L&S. I’m really sad about it, but still kind of hopeful.
ACT-31 GPA- 4.0 UW, 4.38 weighted.
I just hope that no one wants to go to Berkeley this year and they take lots of people off their waitlist
Hey guys…
I was waitlisted with…
major- Society and Environment (CNR)
SAT- 1170
ACT- 26
GPA- 4.34 weighted
UC GPA- 3.95
lots of ec’s and good essays
I got waitlisted
but… how do I know if I was waitlisted to my first choice major or not?
@jgrilo It is not really based on major. They should state that once you have been admitted already.
Waitlisted as Biology Major.
I’m so nervous I hope they let us know soon and take many off their waitlist
I got rejected, and yet all you guys are waitlisted, (cries internally)
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 1540 (800 Math) (740 English)
ACT: Didn't take
SAT II: 800 Math; 800 Physics; 800 Chemistry
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):3.71
UC GPA:4.11
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): No rank
ELC?: Yes
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Chemistry (5), AP Physics 1 (5), AP Statistics (5), AP Chinese (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): None
Senior Year Course Load: AP BC Calculus, AP Physics C, AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology, English Literature 12
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, Several Chem Olympiad Medals
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): I did track/cross country (Varsity 9-12), I also did Science Olympiad Senior year (just a member), I'm also part of a chess club (just a member)
Job/Work Experience: Worked at flea market at school for a few days
Volunteer/Community service: Volunteered a Library a lot sorting books and stuff
Personal Statement: kms (cries)
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: Nope
Intended Major : Physics or Chem (don't remember which one)
State (if domestic applicant): California
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 100k
@gavarno88 Here are the conditions of admission you requested:
CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION
I understand that I must complete all senior-year courses listed on my application with a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA for each term and no grade lower than a C for any individual course.
I will graduate from high school/secondary school.
I will notify Undergraduate Admissions via the Undergraduate Admission Update form (that will be available on March 30, 2017) if:
I do not meet the 3.0 GPA condition for any term of my senior year.
I have made/will make changes to my senior year class schedule.
I will submit all required final and official documents by the deadlines.
Postmark ALL Final Official Transcripts by July 1, 2017:
Final, official proof of high school/secondary completion: must include date of graduation/completion. Request this transcript before the end of your senior year. Students completing secondary school in another country will be required to submit the final results of their exit exams and/or completion certificate. Review a by-country list on the UC international web page to ensure that you are submitting all required documents by the deadline.
Final, official transcript(s) for any college/university
ALL Other Documents must be received by July 15, 2017:
ALL official test scores:
SAT Reasoning or the ACT plus Writing (required)
An official TOEFL or IELTS exam result (Required for International)
SAT Subject Test (if applicable)
Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) examination results
Your admission to Berkeley will be cancelled without further notice if:
You do not satisfy all of the above conditions, or
Any information you have submitted on your application for admission does not agree with official documentation, or
You completed any college/university coursework after high school graduation (except for summer session coursework immediately following high school graduation)
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@beegbeeegboi thats some pretty nice stats tho… i’m guessing your essays weren’t good enough?
I applied for environmental engineering
Out of state
ACT -34
Unweighted GPA- 3.600
Weighted- 4.700
idk how to calculate my UC GPA
graduating with 14 APS
Subject tests:
Math 2- 760
Math 1- 760
Biology- 700
Letter of recommendation request
quality essays
not many ECs but strong correlation with interest (teach yoga, president of marine science club, Team captain National ocean science bowl, Volunteer at local environmental conservation education center and a few other things)
Accepted- UCSD, University of Denver, University of Miami
Denied- UCSB
andddd now waitlisted at Berkeley