r/ApplyingToCollege • u/[deleted] • Dec 28 '20

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u/srv287 Prefrosh Mar 23 '21

Just so you know, I applied to UCLA last year and was rejected with a 4.0UW 4.68W, straight A’s, 5s on most AP tests, good ECs and all that. I took a gap year and applied again with mostly the same application and got in this year. Goes to show that there is definitely randomness and luck involved in admissions. I remember feeling a lot like you last year, and it sucks, but you should remember that college admissions in no way determine your talent or future success. Best of luck on all your other applications.

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u/MomVP Mar 22 '21

You have the same stats as my daughter and she got rejected she doesn't even sleep at night because of her community service and leadership ECs, in addition to everything you just mentioned, keep your head up, if this helps you develop your own personal legacy, then do it! Sounds like you will succeed anywhere, it is not the end of the road, I promise. It stings, but it is not meant to be. Something better will come your way.

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u/user2847192837 Mar 23 '21

there's a rumor that ucla rejects kids who are admitted to berkeley, so just wait

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u/MarauderHappy3 Mar 27 '21

I'm sorry but this is not true. UCLA and Berkeley received over 100,000 applications this year. Why would they bother coordinating acceptances; that's what the waitlist is for

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '21

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u/not_havin_a_g_time Transfer Mar 27 '21 edited Mar 27 '21

The thing is that no one is overqualified for UCLA. Those of us who applied and got rejected got rejected not because we weren't good enough, and not because we were too good, but because we didn't fit in the student pool they wanted to see. Maybe too many applicants looked too similar, who knows? But, I think it's unhealthy to just claim everything could be yield protection or even bring it up, because then you hold onto the rejection for too long and for the wrong reasons. It's a painful process, but letting yourself come to terms with a rejection is much healthier than trying to justify it to yourself. It happened, so now how will you move on from here? This has been the best way for me to move on personally, and I hope those reading this find some peace in my words. Let yourself go through the stages it takes to heal and get up on your feet again. Have a good night/day/whatever! :)

Edit: I'm sorry if this came off rude! I just wanted to provide a perspective that has helped me cope with my rejections and waitlists! I wish everyone the best this year and no matter where you end up, you will do great things!

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u/RandomPerson777666 Mar 29 '21

Bruh UCLA doesn't yield protect