Should I save my $75?

[LoF27]

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I applied to UCLA knowing it was a long-shot given that I'm out-of-state. I JUST got the postcard yesterday (Nov. 17) asking for the secondary application, $60 fee, and additional transcripts (cost is $15 from three colleges). I had known about this secondary app of course, but was waiting for it to be requested before I sent it in.

I feel that at this point, I have no chance of getting into UCLA because it's so late in the game and I had an extremely small chance to begin with. My stats are decent, I'm a non-traditional minority student which I consider my pros, but I have no research, average LORs, average ECs, barely average dental experience (just shadowing) all on top of being out-of-state.

Would you save the $75 if you were me? Would it be worth it to call Admissions/Noemi Benitez and ask what my chances are of getting in as an out-of-stater?

 

[dentstd]

ask yourself if you want to go there.

Other peoples' opinions don't matter here.

 

[DAS]

First call and check if you have a chance to get in. But if they don't tell you, take an 'educated guess' to see if you have a chace of getting in. I know if I applied to UCLA with my stats I wouldn't get in as an out of state, so I wouldn't send my money. i.e If you have >3.5, >(20/20/20) I would say take your shot, otherwise forget about it.

 

[AnonymousADCOM]

I applied to UCLA knowing it was a long-shot given that I'm out-of-state. I JUST got the postcard yesterday (Nov. 17) asking for the secondary application, $60 fee, and additional transcripts (cost is $15 from three colleges). I had known about this secondary app of course, but was waiting for it to be requested before I sent it in.

I feel that at this point, I have no chance of getting into UCLA because it's so late in the game and I had an extremely small chance to begin with. My stats are decent, I'm a non-traditional minority student which I consider my pros, but I have no research, average LORs, average ECs, barely average dental experience (just shadowing) all on top of being out-of-state.

Would you save the $75 if you were me? Would it be worth it to call Admissions/Noemi Benitez and ask what my chances are of getting in as an out-of-stater?

save your money.

 

[4thQtrDreams]

I know a similar applicant last year, 22 DAT, 3.5 gpa, Minority, no research, non-traditional.. they gave here an interview in may and accepted her a week later w/ scholarship.. if you want to go to UCLA, send the money.... (btw, that applicant didnt end up going to UCLA)

 

[Baylor83]

It all boils down to how motivated you're going to be UCLA bound. But, I suppose you must have'd great stats making them sending you the secondary application package.

 

[AnonymousADCOM]

It all boils down to how motivated you're going to be UCLA bound. But, I suppose you must have'd great stats making them sending you the secondary application package.

ERRONEOUS! everyone gets the postcard. dont feel special.

 

[tissy]

Apply!! You never know....don't listen to what people say just go with and make action what you think.

 

[LoF27]

Thanks for the opinions. UCLA is actually my first choice, my "reach" school. I guess at this point I've already paid the money to send them my app and DAT scores, I might as well follow through and see what happens. I still think my chances are really, really low, though.

 

[pacbum]

i know a guy that actually applied in dec or january, like actually submitted addsas then, what most would consider really late, but currently goes there now

 

[SummaryRuled]

i sent out a late application to F-UCLA..... after getting the post card from them abotu the secondary i withdrew my application.... and i would do anything to be in LA