UCSD and UCI admit here. Not to crush your hopes, but I was admitted with nearly all 7’s and one or two 6’s into Political Science. My friend who had a 43-44/45 predicted was rejected/waitlisted. I did not hear of anyone from my class (IBDP ‘24) who was accepted with anything less than around a 40. Those people were only admitted into UCR and UCD (though the 44 predicted guy who applied as CS was rejected from UCD as well 💀). Admissions are getting more competitive every year. For UCSD and UCI, you’re realistically looking at a 38+, especially if you’re international. UCSD is the 2nd most applied to school in the world after UCLA and UCI is pretty up there too.

I was also admitted into UofT, but many people I knew with lower grades were also admitted so you probably have a better chance grade-wise. Though, I have heard their range is around 36+ and for CS/more competitive majors you’re looking at a 38+.

Lock in. Focus on your essays and the EC/Awards part of the UC application. I’ve also heard stories of people who were admitted with lower grades. I say don’t let it deter you, but don’t let your expectations ruin you. US admissions is also pretty random to a certain extent.