Can I get into UCLA or USC?
Posted Under: Higher Education (University +)
Okay… so I will put down all my info and stuff and I want you to tell me if you think I can get into either UCLA or USC (I know that this is not all of what counts, but please look anyways)
Best individual category SAT = 1870 (630,650,590)
Best test date SAT = 1850 (630,650,570) - (Will be retaking)
SAT II’s = US History-590, Literature-530 (Will be retaking lit and taking Math II)
Junior year AP’s- APUSH = 4, APELC = 3
Senior year AP’s - APGOV, APELC, AP Stats
GPA = 4.1
Rank = 4
National Honor Society Member
California Scholarship Federation Member
Extra Cirriculars…
Varsity Golf MVP 2x, Captain 2x, Rookie of the year, CIF Qualifier
Piano - Member of a National Fraternity group
Class of 2009 class council
City Library Summer Program Volunteer
City Youth Comission Volunteer
Work - City of Monrovia, Admin Services Dept.
Things that I will say in my personal statement (This is especially for the privates)
- My Dad was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gherigs) this past summer
- I was driving in a car accident in which my mom was nearly killed
*Emphasis on how this has given me a greater appreciation for the time and life I have and that I need to make the most of it.
Sorry, but I’m so stressed about this…. Please give me your honest opinions.
Thanks.
Sorry, but I want to major in either business (finance or management - CPA or the finance manager of a corporation/city) or law
Reader Comments
ur GPA is prolly good enough but
your SAT scores should be above 2000 and
your sat 2 score above 730
ya you should be good
*extra curricular.
I think you have a very good chance in getting in. The Sat II’s really help. I wish the best with your dad.
To be honest, I think you have a VERY GOOD chance of getting into those schools and more. You are very well qualified. Your SAT scores may or may not matter to much but do know that you scored wayy higher than I did. I scored about 1500 and got into very school schools like UCB, UCLA, UCSD, and UCSB. (I just started this fall in Berkeley.) Your personal statement topics are veryy strong. Please develop them when you write your personal statements, it is very crucial for the readers to understand your situation, how it affected you, and ([how you overcame the obstacles] - most important!)
Good luck with your college apps!! I’m very confident that you’ll do well.
I think the question is, is what do you want to do? UCLA and USC are great colleges. USC is a private university, a lot to do with sciences and politics. UCLA is a public college and is great for anyone who wants to be involve in film and also offers studies in English/Literature. (Both colleges offer them, but they’re more famous for certain subjects/majors). And if you are like me, who’s undecided on what to do despite entering college soon, you should just choose which ever one you think will put you on a high pedestal in life. It’ll be hard, but it’s what you want really. Hope I helped!!!