how to get into ucla (the only video you need to watch) | gpa, essays, extracurriculars, leadership
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- Hi I'm Kevin Wei, and I run CollegeKevin.com. I'm a recent UCLA graduate (B.S., mathematics of computation 2018) and I'm here to help students and parents learn more about earning admission into a University of California school.
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Admission Overview - Freshmen Selection: www.admission.ucla.edu/prospec...
2017 Freshmen Stats: www.admission.ucla.edu/Prospec...
I did literally everything you talked about in this video AND GOT IN!!! UCLA is my dream school. Thank you so much Kevin!!
@lilmil how do u know 🧐
@lilmil why the f would he fake?
if this isn’t fake, i’m happy4you
Congratulations!
UCLA is my dream school and, applications are due November 1 and I haven't done my SATs or ACTs yet because I'm in Canada, and it's too late... I am in IB though, hoping for the best...
Also, does anyone know if SAT scores matter a lot for UCLA? Thanks :D
As a member of the UCLA Bruins family, I wish all the best of luck to anyone applying here!! Let's go Bruins!!
Heyy! Quick question, do they accept immigrates or no?
@@tracysaliba Hi! Regardless where youre from, the university will accept you!
@@terryyoon1856 thank u!!
@@tracysaliba I wish you the best and become a part of the bruin family!! :)
@@terryyoon1856 once i finish highschool hopefully!
Do they really only see 11th and 10...OMFG THANKS GODDD MY FRESHMAN YEAR GOING SHIT RIGHT NOW
lucasjxl MOOD
Well they can go as far back but usually 10th and 11th is there go to
same XD
same bruh my grades were mostly Bs and Cs in freshmen year
Make sure to take AP and honors next year dude. I regret not doing it
My SAT scores weren’t the best and I still got into UCLA this year. I think my PIQS helped me a lot and they also requested supplements so I think that helped too. I had a pretty good gpa and my extracurricular activities were also pretty good. This year, UCLA was even more competitive than ever before and I’m very grateful to have gotten in.
I know some kids who didn’t get in and they had a really high SAT score so it’s not all about the scores. Yes, these scores are important but they do not determine whether you’ll get in or not. Remember these admission officers review applications holistically.
J congrats fam, I got in too! I would stress the same about grades, admission officers will place more emphasis on PIQs. With so many applicants offering their academics as ways of getting in, PIQs really make an applicant stand out. I’m not afraid to shows stats lol, I feel like my essay and story really spoke more than grades ( I got into Berkeley as well) . I had a 1120 SAT and had 4.1 GPA, I also took subject tests such as bio (got 600) and Spanish (800). Similarly, I was also given supplemental questions ahaa. Greetings from OC and once again congrats 🍾
@@CloroxBeachLLC what are PIQs?
J what were your extra curricular sand gpa?
Clorox Bleach what else would you recommend to get in? And do U know if the piq’s are up for the class of 2020 or where we could find them?
One of the very few video that is short and honest, thank you
Man I never knew u post this vid till now
But this helped out a lot thx!
Hi I'm Kevin Wei, and I'm a recent UCLA graduate. I'm here to help students and parents learn more about earning admission into a University of California school. Drop me a message at KevinWeiConsulting@gmail.com
wow thank you! so many things I didn’t know
Sophia Lugo you're welcome, good luck!
I got in!!
Congrats Anika! Which major will you be studying?
thanks so much! I am studying applied mathematics!
@@anikavaishampayan6861 I studied a super similar major -- Mathematics of Computation. It'll be challenging but very rewarding!
If you'd like, join the UCLA Math Majors Facebook group for help on stuff like choosing classes and professors: facebook.com/groups/166534090077604/
What were your stats
KevinWeiTV I’m so sorry... I didn’t see this reply! thanks so much... I will definitely check out the math major Facebook page!
Can't wait to see the new series!
Starts next week! Trailer coming soon
I just became a freshman this year I am taking one honors class and one AP class I hope that I get in when I’m a senior
If you transfer to a different school between sophomore and junior year what are you’re best tips for standing out?
im just a highschool freshman and im still getting prepare
All my life I have focused on my passion in film making and grew my skills into becoming the man I am today representing the nation TWICE as a videographer and media director, winning as a national finalist for film making, winning in the top 10 of the nation for a digital video production competition, owning my own film business, and making two huge award winning short films with one being entered in the largest high school film festival in the world.... And I can't pursue this in my dream college because I failed a science class.... Ok.
What happened now?
Yeah your not good
I need to work on my ECs, I think my grades are pretty good so far. I have a 4.0 U/W and 5.0 weighted. I take 5 Honors classes and 1 AP. I think I should work on my ECs. I guess I'm involved, but I should try to take on leadership positions.
4.8 🤣nah
stop doubting yourself
I only have a 3.8, I’m taking 3 honors classes right now
@@fabianrosado3546 same!
Man I don’t even know tf y’all talking bout with yo gpa I’m from Europe and I’m tryna get in there but I guess I’ll see how it goes
Is it out of 5?
Why am I watching this video, I already got in and am so thankful for that
what if you take Dual Credit classes instead of AP classes ? Dual Credit is supposedly better than Ap classes in Texas . Dual credit is classes we take at a community college . Do those help with anything ??
i really want to get into UCLA, but i have really bad grades due to mental heath problems from family problems. I’m a junior and i want to turn that around. But if i get really good at golf, can i get in. What can i do to get in with bad grades??
Hi, I’m in 10th grade and I really want to get accepted to UCLA so badly. Next year I’m taking a diversity of English classes and AP Biology. I’m also taking human anatomy and physiology and algebra 2 and US History. I get A’s in all subjects but history. Do you think those classes are good enough to get accepted to UCLA plus extracurricular like debate and sports like varsity dance and Tennis. Should I do more or am I in the right path?
You are doing it 😆👍 keep it up💯
i have a gut feeling you’re gonna get into a good school, you got this queen
did you end up getting in?
Hi i am a sophomore in HS and i didn’t do that well in my first semester of sophomore year. if i get REALLY good grades from now to senior year with a mixture of Honors and AP classes as well as exceptional scores, do i stand a chance of getting accepted?
definitely! UCLA (and other UC schools you apply to) will like to see that you're improving -- especially if you're taking more Honors/AP classes next year in your junior year. Put in the effort and you got this!
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my school doesn't offer honors classes, only ap. And only allows us to take 6 period a day. I signed up for 3 ap next year but my councelor said that's a lot so i changed to 2...
I'm a junior in high school and I'm only taking one ap class this year. I was planning to take lots of ap classes senior year, but now I have no idea what to do because they don't look at 12th grade. Anyone have any suggestions, I kind of feel like I'm screwed now
You should still take them I think colleges look at your senior course load
so this is going to be kinda long haha but i moved from a different country back to the US the summer before my sophomore year.. not to mention my freshman year school was academically challenging and it was virtual, I ended up with 4 b’s. my sophomore year was difficult bc of moving.. i took all ap and honors but ended up getting 4 b’s. junior year i intend on getting all a’s and that will mean my combined 10th and 11th grade gpa (since ucla uses only these grades to calculate gpa) will be around a 4.3, which is not in the 75th percentile but i would say it’s a good gpa. also honors classes at my school do not carry any extra weight for your gpa.
i have some extracurriculars and am in the process of pursuing more that i’m passionate about over the course of the next 2 years.
sorry for the rant but
any advice for an out of state student that’s a rising junior and who’s dream school has been ucla for years? 😁😁
Hi! I’m in 8th grade and this is my dream school, i’ve always wanted to go here. I might wanna do architecture or business maybe medical? Who knows. I’ll try to check back every year until college! Wish me luck :)
Good luck keep me updated, hope you get in!
Okay so Im in 10th grade and Im starting to take AP classes in beginning of February I want to graduate early but if your school has IB classes do you recommend doing those classes instead of the The collage courses
I don’t know if I can go to UCLA. My stats are good but i don’t think they are UCLA good. I feel like i need to do more but I think it’s too late now since i’m a Junior and it’s approaching Spring.
Do you think I'm good with my Eagle Scout, Leadership at an all-organic food kitchen for disadvantaged people, a 3.82 unweighted gpa, and 3, maybe 4 AP classes (Psych, Econ, Gov, and I might take AP bio as I really liked regular biology.) That's my plan.
Its crazy hearing people have a dream school when you were never there yet like.....wish I felt that way about something I'm not sure about let alone what even want to do in life just hearing you need at least 36 honor classes is crazy my highschool only had like 5 like where does one even start if it's been 5 years since any type of schooling
How to apply UCLA for foreign students？Is it really challenging ？
Would these stats apply if you are a high school student from Florida?
Since you're from Florida, check out the stats for "out of state" students here: www.admission.ucla.edu/Prospect/Adm_fr/Frosh_Prof18.htm
I did well freshman year but fucked up sophomore year
quarantine smh
I did very bad in 10th grade but I didn’t fail any classes, I just didn’t get straight A’s or B’s. But I’m currently in 11th and have been getting straight A’s 😭 I’m screwed
DONT THINK LIKE THAT !! YOU GOT THIS !
Dude same. I started taking honors classes and wasn’t used to it. So I got a C+ I’m english and a B+ in math the first semester. I got all A’s second semester tho. Now I’m taking AP’s and honors and getting all A’s but I’m so worried
idk if you're still replying to comments, but first semester of 10th grade i had shitty mental health and got two Bs- one in an honors class and one in an accelerated class. But I got an A in my AP class. However, my mental health improved a lot. In second-semester corona started. The B's were in STEM subjects and I want to go into a stem major. Do I still have a chance? If I write about my improved mental health and what I learned from it, will it be a plus in my application? will it excuse my two B's?
Hi I am from Barbados and I really really really would love to go to UCLA but I am not to sure they would pick me. Do you have any advice for Caribbean kids that would love to attend UCLA
Mathematically it is highly unlikely you can get a 4.6 GPA if you only aim at the 75th percentile. More likely you need to aim at the 95+ percentile.
Yeah. I thought the same. I’m pretty sure their average is around 4.3
How do I get the unweighted GPA if I live in Spain and take the IB
wait they don't look at 12th grade? what if you're an international student who takes a levels? which is basically 12th and 13th grade after formal education? like following the Cambridge system?
Im so nervous, for now i really want to get into Ucla but im barely going to be in middle school still im so anxios about getting in
take challenging classes and study, but also enjoy middle and high school! it's awesome that you already have a goal. you'll do great!!
What if in my school the only AP class in the 10th grade is AP biology
ucla doesn't accept students who take ap bio so just don't take it
@@mikesmith7579 wait what’s wrong with taking AP bio?
@@brokenpencils5787 was joking bruh 😂
@@mikesmith7579 oh ok lol
I go to a massive school where nearly every AP is offered. I took 1 this year (AP gov where I will probably finish with an A-). I’m taking three next year (APUSH, English, and German) and plan to take 4 senior year. I’m a straight A student who only participates in a couple extracarriculars. Do you think I have a good shot at getting in or should I take more AP classes and extracurriculars?
If you can take more while maintaining good grades, push yourself to that next level! It'll be challenging and difficult but very much worth the effort!
Can you do a video on how to get into UCLA Grad school?
Is class rank required in the application? My school just canceled class rank recently.
If the information is available, UCLA may use it to compare you with your peers, but since your school does not offer that information, class rank will not be used in evaluating your application. Good luck!
WAit but thw thing is...i messed up on my 10th grade, I failed Chemistry but me and my family did have a family emergency and death at the time which took a toll on me
Put that shit in your essay, make it inspirational and you should me fine
I have a question about my stats. After junior year I will have a 3.83 uw and a 4.61 weighted gpa. Both are 10-11 gpas. I'm at the top 25% for weighted but not for uw. Also for honors course I would have take 38by the end of senior year(17 AP's and some honors), this is the most rigorous course load at my school. How would this be looked at for my unweighted being low and my weighted being high. I'm top 5% in a class of 500 from a competitive school that sent around 25 kids to ucla and UC Berkeley this year.
It sounds like you are on the right track academically. Remember show leadership in your extracurriculars! If you have some free time due to COVID-19 right now, feel free to get started on the personal statements/essays.
Hi I’m in 8th grade I want to go to the nba and ucla is my dream I’ll keep you guys updated every year
good luck!
do you have to get straight a’s and is it really hard
Yep it's gonna be hard! You don't have to get straight A's but try your best.
i have an unweighted gpa of 4.0 and weighted 4.67 out of 5 my school is super competitive but i am 22/496 i have taken mostly aps and some honors and have had straight As throughout high school i got a 1470 on my sat but i super scored a 31 on my act however for extracurriculars i am worried bc i have been in clubs since freshman year but i’ve never had any leadership positions…how important is this? do i still have a chance of admission?
Hey, Do you think that being an eagle scout could help in a college application?
You said they see 10th and 11th. In that case I scored a 75% in 10th. Is there any chance they'll accept that?
Oh thank god you said tenth and eleventh cause my freshman year is nothing special
I am in middle school and it is my DREAM SCHOOL
Sir currently I am working at India's largest bank and pursuing my masters in economics, I am pretty much interested in taking admission at UCLA in order to pursue my Ms in finance, can you plz guide me on how can I make sure that I get into UCLA ?? what kind of academic profile they are looking for ??
I had a 2.1 gpa with no extracurricular activities and got in
Really?
Opinions?!?!?!
I got all A’s freshmen year but they were prep classes. Then I started taking honors classes and wasn’t used to it. So I got a C+ I’m english and a B+ in math the first semester of sophomore year. I got all A’s second semester tho. Now I’m a junior taking 2 AP’s and 3 honors and getting all A’s but I’m so worried. Senior year I’m taking 3 AP’s and honors. I’m hoping it’ll seem like I’m improving. From going from prep, to honors with eh grades, to all A’s in honors, and then to all A’s in AP’s and honors. Can I hear people’s opinions please
i have a 36 act and a 4.45 gpa but i have like barely any extracurriculars at all........ yikes
Hi if I get C/D in my A levels and get good score in sats like 1200/1400 will they select me?
I’m a year ahead in math. Grade level is algebra, I took algebra last year and am now taking geometry. It’s not geometry honors, but does it still count as an advanced class?
You will only get an extra +1 gpa point for certain honors/AP/IB classes. Since this is not an honors class, you won't get that extra GPA point. Good job challenging yourself though and being a year ahead in math!
I got only 70% in my 10th grade but
Improved it in my 11th grade and got over 85%
Tell me what are the chances
the requirement u said is too high I think. That's like for ivy schools.
Orangutan Orange In my video 1:14 I mention applicants' grades + test scores should be in the top 25% of admits.
Certainly this is not required but according to the data, aiming for that and getting those numbers will give one a very good chance in getting admitted.
What are some tips for out of state students? And is it possible to get scholarships as out of state
Ughhh my freshmen year is gold my sophomore year though I have a couple of Bs and B+s. I’ll try extra hard junior year
Same sophomore year was hard but we gotta try our best
or just go to a community college, skip the ACT, SAT, extracurriculars, and all those high school honors and AP courses, and then transfer.
Hi! I'm currently a junior in hs and I'm dual enrolled - so I will complete an Associates in Liberal Arts and also an Associates in Biology. These don't bump my grade like AP, and I'm not taking any courses at high school. Would UCLA view this as positive? I am also involved in swim/waterpolo/track, and am founder & president at one club at my hs and one at community College. Ucla is my dream, so any feedback or insight would be rlh helpful!
I’m a senior and in a similar boat, how did it turn out??
@graceofspades48 LOLL I'm actually at uc berkeley now!! go bearss
@@alishakalley9203 oh cool! Thankss
Imma junior and im only in 1 AP class(english), could i still get a 4.6 GPA with one AP class?
No u need at least 5 with As
No.
Will UCLA see college clases that you took in high school ?
Yes
If you took college classes, UCLA will see them if you list those classes on your application.
Thank you !! I’m taking my SAT soon and I’m not sure if I can get the minimum score :(
John Awesome don’t worry about it! You can always retake it. Just try your best 😀
World record breaker-Ok.
You should have 4.3 or what u said in High school or u should make it in UCLA????...........
Pretty much everything stated here then some... I got accepted to UCLA ...However, I chose Stanford my dream school ....Goes to show how extremely UCLA selection process is
nice congrats! do you have any tips that wasn't covered in the video?
What about if you live In Australia
36 honors classes, when there’s only 8 classes a year.... what
Honors Courses included in the totals are taken in grades 10-12 and are counted by semester, which means a year-long high school honors course would count as two. A single-semester course would count as one.
also in highschool if you don’t take AP classes will you probably not get in
I'm sure every year, some high schoolers get into UCLA without taking AP classes. But, for the most part, those who got in took honors/AP classes.
KevinWeiTV what if you study in australia and ap classes don’t exist 😭
KevinWeiTV i am also an american citizen i’m on an international visa for studying so i think i count as an out of state applicant??????
Not sure why I’m watching this since I was already admitted 😅
congrats, that's exciting! you're going to love it at ucla (after this epidemic situation is sorted out)
@@KevinWeiTV just tell your past self not to get his hopes up
what was your sat score
Hello im from Bangladesh and Im in 10th grade ...can u please say if I can get an admission with 100% scholarship after two Years
Im an immigrate and i really want to go to college there! Is it impossible for me to go there since im an immigrate or do I still have a chance?
can you do a video about worldwide applicants?
What in world is he talking about 36 Honors/AP classes for 10-12 grade? Even if that's by semester that means 6 honors/AP every semester for 6 semesters - virtually impossible. Most CA schools don't even allow you to take that many if they are even available.
how can you have 36 honors classes?? from freshmen to senior year
because 7x4 is 28?? there’s no possible way??
See 3:24
Honors Courses included in the totals are taken in grades 10-12, and are counted by semester, which means a year-long high school honors course would count as two. A single-semester course would count as one.
So if all your classes are year long, then just multiply that number by 2. Hope this helps!
@@KevinWeiTV oh okay! thank you so much :)
What if my school offers 3 ap classes but only allows you to take one?
Is that a real thing. Dang
Well I am in incoming 10 grade and I only got honors Spanish and I almost got into ap history and I am worried
Klk L am in 10th grade also taking Spanish honors and Ap world :)....
Caroline twinssssss
Klk L omg yessss!
I found out that you need a 3.9 GPA in junior college to get in. I wouldn't stand a chance.
It does get more and more competitive each year
My freshman year weighted gpa is a 4.06
Im not sure if this is good, but im going to try harder the next 3 years.
For sure that’s like A average
I’m fucked then, I have shit grades in my 9th, 10th, 11th, I’m now going into 12th. Lovely
So for freshman year it doesn't really matter?
i have a 3.9 weighted gpa so goodbye any chance i had at getting in lol
really depends on ur major, i got a 1240 sat and got a D in junior year but still got in.
@@patrickshao hi! do u mind sharing what you got a D on? and is it only in junior and senior year they really count..? or your whole hs years :(?
@@laarosie I got a d in apush, but I'm majoring in art and I got an A on regular us history in summer school
@@laarosie sophomore and junior year counts the most, that's mainly what they look at but just have your freshman and senior year be somewhere around there and you'll be fine
@@patrickshao oh okay
My stats:
-5.0 weighted GPA, 4.0 Unweight GPA, 1220 SAT (but am hoping to retake if COVID allows),my act got canceled (trying to schedule another one), have taken only honors and AP classes since my freshman year, Never gotten below a 90, I am in colorguard, HOSA, NHS, Book club, theater, debate, and a Certified Nurse Aide Program, am currently valedictorian of my class with a size 519, and I spent two years in a leadership position of squad leader and one as media team. I’m an out of state student And have already started the personal insight questions. How good of a chance do I have to get in?
10/10
did u get in
One day I’m going to UCLA
hope i get in omg
I am super nervous since UCLA is my dream school and I have been wanting to go there for years. My GPA is solid at 3.8 but not many AP's since my school doesn't offer many of them, my SAT scores are 1450+, and I am out of state. What more can I do to increase my chances of attending UCLA. What tips do you have specifically in extracurricular and overall to improve my chances? I am currently a junior in HS. How do I show them I am worthy given the current circumstance we are in? I am super stressed out because I really want to go to UCLA.
extracurriculars and internships/volunteer work are great for the application
I have a 3.8 UW gpa (partly because I only had a 3.71 freshman year) took 10 APs and got a 1530 on the SAT. Are my stats avg, above avg, or below avg compared to other applicants?
Your UC GPA is calculated with your 10th to 11th year grades. So your 3.71 freshman year GPA will not be used in the UC GPA calculation. Keep up the good work!
@@KevinWeiTV I read that 97% percent of the students admitted were top 10% in their class at their school. Im concerned because my uc gpa is higher than what u said in the video but im not top ten percent. Im like top 15%
@@rithikreddy1975 Your GPA and class rank is only one part of your application. It may be difficult to raise your class rank any higher. Your SAT score is great. Have you just finished your junior year?
If so, I would recommend you to work on your essay (personal statement). A few tips for the essay are in the video. Feel free to reach out to me directly if you need additional help. My email is on CollegeKevin.com
@@rithikreddy1975 did you end up getting in
is being class president or on stifle counsel hood on an application?
Being a member of the student council or class president is good, especially if you demonstrate leadership in your role :)
Im in my junior year. Its too late for me already lol
I got in with a 3.0 gpa and a 900 SAT. But I play football.
I have a 3.0 in junior year rn and an 890 on SAT but I do Band and Choir so idk how that's gonna really gonna play out for me :/
I'm an international student who apply to go to UCLA this year. Hello, from Cambodia. I only have SAT and IELT scores along with some extra curriculums like student government club, debate club and my internship in a non-profit organization are they enough?
Sounds like you're on the right track! Try to get into leadership positions in your extracurriculars if possible.
KevinWeiTV thank you, yeah I'm trying hope I'll get it 👍
What do you do if your school doesn’t offer that many Honore Courses?
If your high school doesn't offer that many honors courses, that's ok! Try to take as many as you think you can handle. UCLA knows you didn't have many honors classes to choose from. With that said, if you can concurrently enroll in a local community college and take classes there, that would be excellent for your application.
What if my quarantine grades are trash? As a junior😬
all nine UC schools are test optional for 21/22 and test blind for 23/24, good luck! :)
4.6 to 4.8 HOLY CRAP
im taking 9 bruh how many do i need for a 4.6 LOL
What if you didn’t do well in your 9th grade ?
Don't worry so much. They focus alot on 10th grade and 11th year and GPA
@@melv1675 so if I have a really bad freshman year but got all As in sophomore and junior year with classes like AP Bio, World history AP, AP US history, and ap psychology does that mean I'll be seen as a 4.0?
So is the GPA calculated for only 10th and 11th grade?
The UC GPA used for evaluating high school students is yes, only 10th and 11th
I kinda messed up my 10th year and I'll be going to 11th next year, what do i do?
Rogue toxin just try your best to get the A in AP classes, it will bring you Gpa up,
@@caseyhagedorn7960 thanks I'll bring my best, and even if it doesn't work out I'll try community college