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[quote=Anonymous]The UC's are very clear on what they look at. It isn't just who has the highest GPA with the most AP classes. They are public universities that are intended to serve ALL California students in the top 12.5% of their high school class. Not students who have the most opportunities at their high school. That is written into the master plan for higher education in CA that is from 1960. The Cal States are for the top 33% of the class.

UC's look to see if you are in the top 9% of your high school and separately look to see if you are in the top 9% of the state based on class rigor and GPA.

There are 13 factors and of course GPA along with how many advanced classes you took are two of the factors but they also include:

6. Quality of your academic performance relative to the educational opportunities available in your high school.

12. Academic accomplishments in light of your life experiences and special circumstances, including but not limited to: disabilities, low family income, first generation to attend college, need to work, disadvantaged social or educational environment, difficult personal and family situations or circumstances, refugee status or veteran status.

13. Location of your secondary school and residence.[/quote]

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