I currently have a 3.2 GPA which isn't great and i am applying to UCLA this fall... By spring my GPA should be at least a 3.3 and i will contest with my new GPA . i am a political science major and am doing an internship for senator Barbara Boxer which should look good. I also volunteer for the rotary club. I am slightly worried that my time at community college has not been great. i started with terrible grades, almost all F's... i have demonstrated a great consistent increase in grades which i heard may look good that i disciplined my self. for me the essay is of no concern, i know it will be great. I am just wondering what my chances of getting in are? thanks for your time, its very much appreciated.
o and i am going to be a junior in college
2007-07-25 15:50:23 · 4 answers · asked by Casey m 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You won't know until you try. Improving grade trend is looked upon favorably by admissions. Discuss your struggle with turning your grades around, your reason for choosing poli sci and your internship in your personal statement and you should be fine.
Find transfer admission resources from UCLA here: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr.htm
2007-07-27 09:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
You are right that a consistent increase in grades will help, but as competitive as UCLA is, I'm not sure you can still make it, even with a 3.3. You never know, though, so go ahead and apply, but make sure that you have a plan B in case this one doesn't work out.
2007-07-25 23:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to be a junior and are now applying? So you only want to go to UCLA for your senior year? UCLA may not accept all of your credits.
As for your GPA -- 4.2 is the minimum GPA for transfer students -- so you have absolutely no room for error. I don't like your chances.
2007-07-25 23:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, since you're majoring in political science, it shouldn't matter what school you go to.
What the hell are you going to do with a political science degree?
2007-07-25 23:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋