Which UC should be my "match"?

IndieRockNRoll
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:29:03 +0000

I think you really should just research which universities have the best programs for your major, you already know Merced and Riverside don’t…

My brothers girlfriend got into UCLA with a GPA of about 3.31 (music history). The program is not impacted like I imagine sociology is, but it happens. All we can tell you is to apply where YOU want to go. I think you know UCSB, UCSD, UCSC are all realistic possibilities. (Truthfully, I’ve heard tell that UCI has gotten REALLY competitive.)

Nonetheless, the point is that you should apply to some good middle tier UC’s (since CSU’s are out of the quiestion? Apply to UCLA and UCB and I would apply to UCM or UCR as a backup plan.

You can never tell solely on GPA as the application process has become a holistic one… good luck!!!