I've heard things about UC Berkeley being super competitive. Does anybody know what the current admit rate is like? I'm trying to gauge my chances and see if I should add it to my list or not.
UC Berkeley is indeed one of the more competitive universities, consistently having a low acceptance rate. As of the most recent data, the acceptance rate at UC Berkeley stands at around 11.7%, making it quite selective.
UC Berkeley follows a comprehensive review process wherein they consider applicants holistically - academics, extracurriculars, essays, and personal qualities are all taken into account. However, bear in mind that because of the "test-blind" policy, SAT and ACT scores are not considered in the admissions decision for the 2024-2025 application cycle.
Moreover, UC Berkeley has a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 for California residents and 3.4 for out-of-state applicants.
That being said, if UC Berkeley aligns with your academic and personal interests, there's no harm in applying, as long as you have a balanced list that includes reach, match, and safety schools.
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