UC Berkeley is one of my dream schools and I'm just trying to see how feasible it is. Does anyone know where I can check their most recent acceptance stats? It will help me form a more accurate picture of what I'm dealing with here. Thank you!
You're right in wanting to understand UC Berkeley's acceptance statistics as it can give you a clearer idea of the competition. For the 2024-2025 application cycle, here are some baseline figures: UC Berkeley admitted around 15% of applicants. The middle 50% range for GPA of admitted students was around 4.28-4.62.
It's crucial to note that these are just numbers, and admissions officers consider many factors beyond just numerical values. They look at your essays, your extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation (if requested), and your overall involvement and impact in your community when making admissions decisions.
Lastly, since UC Berkeley is a public university, it has a commitment to admit a large number of in-state students, so the competition might be steeper if you're applying from out of state.
You can find most of this information from UC Berkeley's own admissions website. They usually publish a profile of their most recent incoming class, which includes acceptance rate, GPA ranges and so much more.
Remember, statistics might give you some sense of the typical successful applicant, but they're not a cut-off or a guarantee of acceptance. Each application is considered in its own context. Best of luck preparing your application!
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