UCLA Please Chance Me

kcheves
Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:18:44 +0000

My D is also applying to both UCLA and USC. You have great test scores but I think you need to calculate your UC capped GPA to understand your statistical chances for the various UC campuses. Also, if you are applying for Engineering (CS?), it is super competitive. Many applicants will have 2 years of AP Calc under their belts, along with 4.0 UW GPAs. Not trying to rob you of hope, but you should also apply to less competitive UCs (UCSB, UCSD, UCI, UCD) as a safety.

Your legacy status probably won’t be a hook for you at USC. They rejected 90% of legacy applicants last year, though many were offered a path to later admission. You look competitive to me for admission, but perhaps not for CS.