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[quote=Anonymous]Californian here. I am not surprised he got rejected from the top 5 UCs. He is from a high performing school located in a rich suburb. Look at factors #12 and #13 being used by UCs in reviewing applications:

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.

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-freshman/how-applications-are-reviewed.html

Affirmative action has been banned in California but the UCs find a way to accept the students they want. Even the calculation of UC GPA is biased against students who take a lot of APs. The bonus points for taking APs is limited to 8 points which is equivalent to only 4 AP subjects.[/quote]

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