<p>Major: Molecular/Cell Biology
GPA: Should be between 3.76-3.81 by the time I apply.
Applying to: UCB/UCLA/UCSD
Will have all the prereqs done by spring, around 60ish UC units.
ECs: I did two summers of lab research during high school. I have a lot of experience with technology/computers, I used to hack iPhones, build computers, websites, and simple applications. This summer I’m also doing research. When the two projects get published, I will be cited as an author on both. I also write (blog if you want to call it that) on my own website about my opinions on consumer technology, where the industry is headed, etc.</p>
<p>Only problem: I will be attending UMiami for my sophomore year (this september) I completed my freshman year at UMass where I was on the dean’s list and the chancellors list (higher than dean’s list I guess). Will this be a huge problem for me? (transferring twice) My grades, nor my grade trend have been affected by moving around. I really could not stand UMass which is why I had to transfer out of there quite honestly.</p>
<p>My High school GPA was abysmal (2.3-2.4) Will UCB/UCLA/UCSD look into this a lot? I will be applying as a junior with three semesters of college work, with my new and improved college GPA. </p>
<p>When you apply to a public university in California your high school record and SAT scores are a complete non-issue; They are not looked at and play absolutely no role in the decision to admit you as a transfer student. The only grades that count in the admission process are those that you have received from community colleges, colleges and other universities so you will be judged on the basis of your strong academic college record with no consideration given to your weak HS GPA.</p>
<p>The bad news is that UCs are required by the California Master Plan for Higher Education to give strong admission priority to transfer students applying from California Community Colleges (CCCs). Approximately 90% of the transfer students that UCB, UCLA and UCSD accept each year are from CCCs. UCB is accepting considerably more out of state students than they did in the past who pay full tuition so expect to have to pay over $40,000 a year if you are accepted but do not expect much, if anything in the way of financial aid. All of California’s desperately cash-strapped public universities are trying to recruit more OOS students but UC Berkeley is probably the only one that can get significant numbers of applicants to pay that much to go to a public university and not have to provide substantial financial aid.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response! That’s quite a relief, knowing that my high school grades will not be accounted for at all. </p>
<p>Indeed, my first choice is Berkeley because of its proximity to SF. Assuming I did have to pay $40,000 a year, does that help my chances, if only a little bit? By your post, it seems as if UC admissions wouldn’t care that it’s my second time transferring, only that I’m an out of state student.</p>
<p>I really do not know but your intention to transfer to a third university in three years could be something that will concern admission officials at UC Berkeley and you may have to address it in your personal statement. This has to be done carefully. Even if you could not stand UMass do not say anything negative about the school in your essay to Berkeley, they will be really turned off by any indication of trashing a former school. You should focus on your academic accomplishments at UMass and couch your reasons for leaving in a neutral or even positive light if possible. For example, if you are originally from Massachusetts you could say that you wanted to experience life in other parts of the country. It might even be permissable to say something that does not refelect badly on UMass itself or something that UMass can not do anything about such as not being able to adjust to the long cold New England winters and the desire to live in a warmer climate. The same goes for the University of Miami, whether you like it there or not do not make critical statements about the school.</p>
<p>As to whether or not being a full pay out of state applicant will help you a lot is difficult to say. In the past the UCs showed a clear preference for California residents and rarely accepted students from out of state. That has clearly changed in the past two years, particularly at UC Berkeley. It is unlikely that UCB would come out and say we need more OOS students so we can collect an extra $25,000 a year in tuition from them but the huge cuts in state aid to California public colleges and universities over the past two years and the sudden willingness of UCB to accept substantially more OOS students than they ever have in the past is probably not just a coincidence.</p>
<p>I think your biggest problem is going to be that even though you have an excellent GPA and other credentials, you are applying to a severely impacted major where you will be facing a lot of very stiff competition both from California residents and other OOS applicants. Your academic record would probably be strong enough to get you accepted into most majors at UC Berkeley but the competition for a place in a Biological Science related major will be fierce. However, it is worth a try. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks for you detailed response, I really appreciate it. Yes, I plan on explaining why I transferred twice, and I have no intent on showing UMass in a negative light, neither do I with Miami.</p>
<p>I was on the website “statfinder” and I made a table comparing the average transfer GPA of admitted students to biological sciences majors at UC Berkeley. From there it said that the average GPA of admitted students in 2009, outside California was 3.73. Previous years, the GPA has differed, one year being 3.87, hopefully its not as high this year, but yes I will work on maintaining the highest GPA I can manage. My question comes when you said that biological sciences were impacted majors. Do you mean the same thing as Berkeleys economics major? On their econ page, it says that “The Economics Major is a capped major” [Prospective</a> Majors](<a href=“http://www.econ.berkeley.edu/econ/ugrad/prospective.shtml]Prospective”>Applying to the Economics Major | Department of Economics)</p>
<p>I do have some interest in adding an economics major, but I am unfamiliar with what impacted majors are. From what I’ve read, does it mean that if I apply as an econ major (which I probably won’t), I won’t be admitted into the major right away? (only L&S?) But if I apply as an MCB major I will? (since berkeley say it’s not impacted).</p>
<p>GPA: 3.76
Major GPA: 3.56 hopefully 3.79 after fall 2012
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Applying: UCSD, UCB, UCLA
Tag: yes for UCSD
TAP: no
EC’s: short internship at DD contractor where i worked with a little with some engineers.
Prereq’s: all will be completed spring 2012</p>
<p>Im mainly looking at UCSD because i live in san diego but i know their ME major is impacted. Second choice is probably berkeley</p>
<p>Current GPA: 2.93
GPA after Fall/Winter (can squeeze in winter grades just in time): 3.4 (3.3 just for fall)
GPA after spring: 3.6~3.7
Major: Math
Major GPA (if physics is figured into my major prep): 3.02
Applying: UCLA, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, UC Merced
TAG: Unfortunately, no.
TAP: Completed by Spring '12.
IGETC: Completed by 'Spring 12.
Prereq’s: Completed by Fall '11.
Will have over 100 units in the spring.
EC’s (for now):
Private tutoring in Statistics, Calculus, and Economics
Taking online math classes with Art of Problem Solving
Self-taught and tested out of Physics E&M and Astronomy</p>
<p>Hey guys. I’m going to apply to CAL, UCLA, and USC, USF, and Santa Clara U as a transfer this fall. I am going into college with 32 credits from local universities and colleges. I will be attending a top 75 four year private school in the Midwest. </p>
<p>MAJOR: UCB - political science UCLA - economics USC - business administration
GPA: 3.5 (after first semester 3.6667)
UNITS: 63 by May 2012
EXTRACURRICULARS: A TON - church, volunteering, student government, jobs, leadership programs (one at Georgetown), and the list goes on
PERSONAL STATEMENT: Very good, about my struggles with ADHD without medication and how I have persevered. The other is about my political involvement with the Obama 08 campaign and how much I learned from my 6th month internship.
PREREQUISITES: All done </p>
<p>My DREAM school is Cal. That’s where I want to go and I would go there in a second if I get in. Either way I’m headed to Cali next year Please be honest with my chances!!</p>
<p>Schools applying to: Berkeley, UCLA, USC, NYU
MAJOR: Art History<br>
UC Transferable GPA: 3.8ish
Major GPA: 4.0
Cumulative GPA (took non-trans units when in High School): 3.67
IGETC: done by spring '12
EXTRACURRICULARS: volunteering at the getty museum, teaching assistant, tutor, on-campus leadership position, research conference presenter, phi theta kappa, volunteer research assistant.
PREREQUISITES: UCLA done by Spring '12, and none listed for Berkeley. </p>
<p>3.0
Dance and Performance Studies Major
switched from Biology </p>
<p>UCB, UCLA,UCD,UCSD,UCI,UCR
abusive situation is why i only have a 3.0
involved with cal Corps
Student volunteer
has danced 15 years
i am 19 years old
TAP
interned at city hall
worked 2 jobs to pay for college the past year and have to continue all throughout
got into Cal as a freshman; parents refused to pay so I was left to fend for myself.</p>
<p>Applying to:UCI, UCD, UCSD, UCR, UCSB, UCLA
Major:History
GPA:2.98 right now, have 3.23 by the end of this fall
IGETC:Done by Spring 12
EC: Tutor, volunteer local community
Pre Req:Done, not all required but did recommended</p>
<p>CalDud: I’d say you’re in if you can raise your GPA to what you project it to be. I got accepted to Davis with just a 3.14 GPA (My major is also Math). UCLA is a bit of a shot, but just write a kick ass personal statement, stick with that upward trend, and you should be fine :).</p>
<p>With IGETC & Pre-Req’s done, you will possibly be a very good contender to UCSD, as i am sure you are probably eyeing their, most people do. What would you like to do with your history major? Are you interested in Federal/Law Enforcement, you should consider the Criminology program @ UCI, it’s ranked well in the nation.</p>
<p>thanks for your respone, im interested in maybe teaching or something along those lines, and ill also look into Criminology program, thanks for the info.</p>
<p>I’m trying to do some other chances, but goodness gracious for some reason I’m highly annoyed by all the majority applying to UCB/UCSD/UCLA, its like you all are gonna see each other and like no other UC is worthy enough for your presences.</p>
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<p>Well you are meeting the reqs for TAG of course so you more than likely will be accepted to UCSD.</p>
<p>However Berkeley is the more engineering geared school, and with your GPA and EC’s I believe you should be accepted as well, not sure about UCLA, not because you don’t have the stats, its just I’m not so sure about the reqs for the school. i personally could care a less about UCLA…</p>
<p>you should just concentrate on UCSD/UCB, either way I am sure you will gain acceptance to one, if not both. Keep us updated!</p>
<p>Applying: UCLA, UCI (I have TAG for UCI), CSUN
Major: Psych
GPA 3.31
GPA of last 2 years at community college: 3.9
Major GPA: 4.0
Preqs: All done except for UCI
IGETC: Done by Spring
Volunteer work: 30 hours quantifying data for Project Angel Food
Extra Circular: 1 year a president of on campus health club and a semester as a official representative for the psych club.</p>
<p>I don’t doubt there are a few wankers who think that way. Let’s be reasonable though. </p>
<p>I can really only speak for myself but I’ll be applying to Cal & UCLA (hoping to get into one) and doing TAG for UCSD (my local UC). If I have a good shot at one of the top 2 and have a good enough safety school 20 minutes away, why would I even apply to any other UC? There’s really nothing about their philosophy program, distance, or area that makes me froth at the mouth.</p>