Why did i get waitlist at UC davis, what does it mean for other schools

CS is one of the most competitive majors at all the UC’s and your UC capped weighted GPA is below the averages although your SAT score is very competitive. UC admissions tend to be very GPA focused but they also look at your EC’s and essays, so it is not just about your stats. Every UC is looking for something different in their applicants and also if they “fit” into the campus.

A waitlist is not a rejection so opt into the waitlist if UCD is a top choice but move on and get excited about the other schools that have accepted you since you will need to SIR to another school before you hear from the waitlist.

2019 Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 3.80-4.19 capped weighted and not major specific:
UCB: 12%
UCLA: 7%
UCSD: 33%
UCSB: 32%
UCD: 47%
UCI: 35%
UCSC: 72%
UCR: 87%
UCM: 96%

2019 UC capped weighted GPA averages along with 25th-75th percentile range:
UCB: 4.23 (4.15-4.30)
UCLA: 4.25 (4.18-4.32)
UCSD: 4.16 (4.03-4.28)
UCSB: 4.16 (4.04-4.28)
UCI: 4.13 (4.00-4.25)
UCD: 4.13 (4.00-4.26)
UCSC: 3.96 (3.76-4.16)
UCR: 3.90 (3.69-4.11)
UCM: 3.73 (3.45-4.00)

2019 Data:
25th - 75th percentiles for SAT totals:
UCB: 1340-1540

UCLA: 1330-1550
UCSD: 1300-1520
UCSB: 1280-1520
UCD: 1230-1490
UCI: 1250-1510
UCSC: 1200-1450
UCR: 1130-1400
UCM: 1020-1290

What are your other options and whom are you waiting to hear?

Best of luck.