Lucky Number 55,369
Hello again, blog readers, I’ve missed you all. Since last I posted, the UARS blog has celebrated its 1st birthday and UCLA received 55, 369 freshman applications for admission for fall 2008, more than any other university in the nation (again)!
We’re thrilled that so many students all over the state, country, and world want to come here to UCLA to learn from our incredible faculty, live on our beautiful campus, cheer on our outstanding sport teams, and just get that unique Bruin experience, but we’re also incredibly busy! After all, we’re the ones who have to read and evaluate all of these applications. This is my second year as an application reader, and even though I’ve already read more than 400 applications for fall 2008, I still find it exciting! I love learning about your interests and experiences, and being a part, no matter how small, of this wonderfully thrilling time in your lives.
Even though I applied to the UC system last century, I still remember that awful period of time between November and March, when I was waiting for the decision letters from my top-choice campuses. I know right now it probably feels like there’s nothing you can do, but there actually is: you can avoid that horrible disease known as “senioritis” and make sure that you take the classes that you reported on your application.
As I hope you all know by now, a decline in academic performance or change in your academic program could result in a withdrawal of admission. I’ve seen first-hand how upsetting and disappointing it is for a student to have his/her offer of admission cancelled, and it really can be avoided! Don’t let one (or two) bad semesters ruin an otherwise pristine academic record. Keep up the great work!
Happy birthday to the blog! Its great to see that so many people are applying to our glorious school. Go bruins!
Posted by: Eric Kim | January 31, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Happy Birthday!
Wow, that lucky number!!
I was wondering how many application readers are there this year. Can someone write a blog on how the reading/selection process goes? It's so mysterious...
Posted by: Iloveucla | February 04, 2008 at 10:33 PM
[I am] a first generation college [bound] student in my family. I come from a harsh background and [have] overcame a lot in my life. [I am a] very self driven person and it has been my dream to attend UCLA sense the 4th grade. I am currently a junior at Ann Sobrato high school in Morgan Hill, CA. I have 4.12gpa and 1860 SAT score. [I am] hoping to improve it. [I] also do a lot of volunteering. [I] just want to know what my chances are of being accepted next year.
Posted by: Mike | February 11, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Dear Mike,
Unfortunately, I can't speculate about any student's chance of being admitted to UCLA. You can look at the Profile of Admitted Freshmen on our website to get an idea of the average GPA and test scores for admitted students in the past, but every year is different. The only way you can find out is to apply! Good luck.
Posted by: Marisela | February 25, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Liked your post! Keep up the Good work...
Posted by: Gamesgeeks | March 10, 2008 at 07:52 AM
does anyone know how many undergrad students were accepted in 2008/
Posted by: lynn benowitz | March 22, 2008 at 09:15 AM
3 of my friends just applied, for graduate degrees though...looking into it myself.
Posted by: Rufus | April 04, 2008 at 02:25 PM
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Posted by: luckynumber4d | September 06, 2008 at 11:39 AM