Application
Scenarios
UCLA
By the numbers
Professional Schools
100
What can you change in the UC App once submitted
Personal statement, test scores, etc.
100
Q: Which counts more in admission decisions--grades or test scores?
A: GPA--combined with the quantity and level of your high school courses--is of primary importance (a strong GPA, for instance, on an academic program that lacks honors level courses or does not include courses well beyond those needed for basic UC eligibility, will not likely result in admission). That being said, test scores are still an important element. First and foremost, you should take the most challenging courses you are able to handle. This is also the best way to prepare for your standardized tests. It is also a good idea to be prepared to take the tests more than once--in other words, don't wait until your senior year. That way, if you do not perform your best on some tests, you have a chance retake them in the fall of your senior year. We also find academic strength in AP exams with scores of 3 and above (and IB exams with scores of 5 and above). It should be noted, however, that because UCLA does not use a mathematical formula when evaluating applicants, there is no fixed numerical weight attached to either GPA or test scores.
100
Is it hard to get classes?
100
Average unweighted GPA
3.9
100
Difference between Computer Science and Computer Science and Engineering.
200
Q: I'm an international student; do I need to take the ACT, SATs or just the TOEFL?
A: International applicants are not exempt from the ACT/SAT eligibility requirement. All freshman applicants must take either the ACT Assessment or the SAT Reasoning Test by the December of the year they file their application. International students whose language of instruction is not English are also required to take either the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
200
Q: I am getting involved in a lot of extracurricular activities and sometimes I can't keep up with my classes. Won't my activities make up for any drop in my grades?
A: Of course, a strong academic performance combined with sustained, meaningful involvement in extracurricular activities is the ideal. But if it comes down to a choice between excelling in your coursework or your extracurricular activities, choose your academics.
200
Does UCLA offer a business major?
200
Average SAT
1940-2250
200
Can I minor in entrepreneurship if I'm taking a major under A&A?
Yes
300
If I take the ACT Assessment/SAT Reasoning Test more than once, does UCLA combine the scores and take the average of all of them, or do you only look at the first score?
If you take the ACT/SAT Reasoning more than once, we automatically consider the sitting with the highest composite score. We do not combine scores from different sittings or penalize you for taking the tests more than once. (Likewise, if you take the same SAT Subject Test more than once we will use the highest score.) Official scores must be sent directly to our office from the Educational Testing Service (ETS), and all exams must be completed no later than the first week in December of the year in which you file your application (i.e., a student who applies for admission to the fall 2016 term in November 2015 would have to take all required tests by December 2015).
300
Q: Is it better to take a regular-level course and get an A or take an AP course and get a B?
A: We are looking for students who are taking advantage of the opportunities available to them. at their schools. IF you have the opportunity to take advanced courses, take them. The University of California adds extra "weight" to grades received in UC-certified honors, AP/IB, and transferable college courses. (For more information about how letter grades are assigned point values in calculating GPAs, refer to the UC's page on calculating your GPA. At UCLA we recognize that honors, AP/IB, and college courses are more rigorous and require high levels of commitment and effort. By choosing the most advanced courses for which you are prepared-and by doing well in them-you can send a powerful message about your desire to challenge yourself in an academic environment and about your preparation for the demands of UCLA's academic programs.
300
Talk about the safety issue at UCLA
300
How do you answer questions about class size?
2/3 of our class is greater than less than 30 students
300
How many undergrad applicants does TFT usually admit for film students?
15
400
Can you send me a fee waiver for the UC application?
UCLA does not distribute fee waiver forms to students. If you are filling out the online application, you will see information about the fee waiver when you begin the submit process. Just follow the directions and they will guide you through. If you are filling out the paper application, include a letter with your application which states your family income, the number of dependents supported by this income, and a brief description of your financial status. If approved, a fee waiver can be used to waive the application fee for up to four UC campuses. If you apply to more than four campuses, then payment for these additional campuses must be included with the application. If your fee waiver is not approved, the Application Processing Center will continue to process your application, but will bill you for any schools for which you have not paid.
400
Can I apply to L&S and then transfer to a professional school?
It's possible, but most of the time it's really difficult. We suggest you apply as a freshman to the professional school
400
Describe the living opportunities at UCLA?
400
Average ACT
28-33
400
What type of film do I need to submit to apply to the Film program?
500
What should I choose as my country of citizenship if I am undocumented in the U.S.?
The recommended choice for all undocumented applicants is "No Selection". This includes undocumented students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. This does not automatically afford you benefits of AB540 or the California Dream Act. More information about eligibility for these benefits can be found here .
500
What if I didn’t graduate but got my GED?
We consider any of the three as the equivalent of graduating: a. A diploma from a California high school; b. A High School Equivalency Certificate, issued by the California State GED Office; or c. A Certificate of Proficiency, resulting from the California High School Proficiency Examination.
500
Ranking by US News and World Report?
500
Q: How many out-of-state and international students apply to UCLA, and how many are admitted?
UCLA received almost 30,000 applications from out-of-state and international freshman applicants for the fall 2015 term. Over 6,500 of them were admitted. Since UCLA is a state-supported institution, the vast majority (about 90%) of our undergraduates are California residents. UCLA, however, enrolls students from almost all 50 states and from over 100 countries.
500
What is the personal statement question for the school of nursing? What other things does Nursing care about?
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