Which UC is best for me?

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Which of the UC is best for me? I’m interested in joining a policy debate program (I’ve been debating throughout middle school and high school), as well as majoring in Computer Information Systems (possible dual major with Computer Science) or Spanish (possible dual major with Music). I also want to study in an urban setting, even in a suburban environment (I want to avoid rural). I also want a decent music program that offers music ensembles.

My stats:

GPA: 3.0

APs Taken:
-9th Grade

  1. Human Geography
  2. Computer Science
  3. AB Calclulus
  4. Spanish Language and Culture
    -10th Grade
  5. Biology
  6. Physics 1
  7. World History
  8. BC Calculus
    -11th Grade
  9. US Government
  10. Statistics
  11. English Language and Composition
  12. Microeconomics
  13. Macroeconomics
  14. Music Theory
  15. Environmental Science
  16. Spanish Literature and Culture
    -12th Grade (classes I will take next year, classes I selected to take)
  17. European History
  18. Chemistry
  19. Physics E & M
  20. English Literature and Composition

E/C: Policy Debate (3 years), UIL One Act Play (3 years), Band (Marching + Jazz + Symphonic: 3 years), UIL Literary Criticism (3 years), UIL Ready Writing (2 years), Dance (Independent Study and Professional : 3 years)

SAT: 2100
ACT: 32
SAT Subject Tests: Spanish w/ Listening (790), Math 1 (680), Math 2 (680), Biology (650), Literature (670), Chemistry (680), World History (600)
Residency: Dallas, TX

2

Do u need FA? If so, then how will u afford tbe OOS tuition?

What’s wrong w Texas public universities?

3

You need to calculate your UC GPA. OOS applicants can only use AP or IB courses in 10-11th grade for the extra Honors points. As an OOS applicant, you need a UC GPA of 3.4 to apply. Even with the minimum, your chances at the UC’s would be slim. Your best bets with your GPA and SAT/ACT scores would be UCR/UCSC and maybe UCI/UCSB. If you are in need FA as @GMTplus7 stated, an OOS applicant you will receive little to no FA from the UC’s and expect to pay close to $55K/year.

http://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/

I would focus on in-state schools for the best financial aid.

4

As a CA resident and taxpayer, please bring your $100K in OOS tuition here. Stick with that UC plan :wink:

If I can just play a part in persuading 10 kids do this I will have raised $1million for the UC system. Please let me know I can count on you to help.

5

@mikemac as much as I would love for him to donate $100,000 to the UCs, it doesn’t look like they’ll even allow the OP to do so. As Gumbymom pointed out, the OP needs a minimum [3.4 UC GPA.](http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/out-of-state/)

OP have you considered the University of North Texas in Denton?