What are my chances of getting into UC Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, or Davis?

GPA (Weighted) - 3.31

SAT - 1870

ACT - 28

SAT US History - 670

SAT Literature - 590

5 AP Classes

3 Honors Classes

Silver and Bronze medals in Academic Decathlon (Freshman Year)

90 Service Hours

Minority - East Indian Heritage

Clean School Record - Not a single detention



I am not athletic but I did do a year of basket ball Freshman year. I spent two years in my school's music ministry. I spent a year in Band. I couldn't do 4 years in anything because I switched school during the summer after my Sophomore school. The transition between schools is the reason my GPA isn't too high. I'm going to write about it in my essay. I also have worked at my family's business for the last 6 years. What would you say my chances are? And do you guys think that I can get into any better UC schools?



I am a California resident BTW.

What are my chances of getting into UC Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, or Davis?
I'd say you've got a really good shot at Santa Cruz. You definitely have a chance at the others though. The only problem you have is that you did a lot of skipping around in your extracurriculars. Colleges like to see consistency. You will definitely want to include in your personal statement the fact that you had to switch around schools. Perhaps you could write about that in the second prompt, as an experience that you value. A good essay could make or break your entrance into Davis,.



I don't think you have a shot at Berkeley, LA, or San Diego...but you could also try Irvine, Riverside, and Merced. Merced would be a great alternative to Davis if you end up not getting in.
Good chances at all, although your GPA is very low.

To answer your question.. UCLA and UCB would be difficult for you to gain entry to, but it's CERTAINLY possible.What are my chances of getting into UC Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, or Davis?
Good chance at UCSC. Iffy chance at UCSB and UCD.
With a 3.31 weighted GPA, I would have to say that your chances are very slight. The usual rule of thumb is that you need a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA to get into a UC, with exceptions coming for those with really high SAT or ACT scores. What are my chances of getting into UC Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, or Davis?
I would like to reply to the girl who posted above me. A unweighted 3.5 is not necessary at all. last year, every applicant who met the minimum requirements got into at least one of the UCs. So ignore her answer. A unweighted 3.5 would be needed for schools like UCLA, Berkley, and UCSD. I would say that you'll probably get into UCSC but I'm not too sure on SB and Davis. Though you still have a shot.