<p>can you give me any pointers for CC and also some pros and cons? This is for those of you that transfered into a school form a CC </p>
<p>p.s. any of you guys transfer to UCSD CAL or UCLA?</p>
<p>I can tell you there is a "transfer track" program between many (maybe all?) CC's and UC's.</p>
<p>The way it works is you go to the transfer office as soon as you start the CC. You sign an agreement between the CC & the UC you'd like to go to (or a "general" agreement).</p>
<p>Here's the best part...if you keep your GPA up & follow the course requirements set in the agreement, the UC MUST accept you as a transfer student. Even better, you can change your mind. So it's binding on the school, not binding by the student.</p>
<p>We're in OC, and Saddleback College (a CC) has had many transfers to UCLA, USC, and all the others.</p>
<p>But you (the student) must keep your GPA up and follow the track. It's a GREAT way to</p>
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<li><p>save money (CC VS UC tuition for 2 years) while you complete your GE (general education requirements).</p></li>
<li><p>Develop yourself as a successful college student.</p></li>
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<p>And don't forget to apply for financial aid at the CC too. You might qualify for Cal Grant which would mean 0 $ out of pocket for you (if you're still living at home).</p>
<p>Go for it.</p>
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Here's the best part...if you keep your GPA up & follow the course requirements set in the agreement, the UC MUST accept you as a transfer student. Even better, you can change your mind. So it's binding on the school, not binding by the student.
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<p>How high of a GPA?</p>
<p>so that means you would only spend 2 years at a UC after a CC , would you have to have your major all figured out by the time you transfer?</p>
<p>i am doing biomedical engineering</p>
<p>Minimum GPA 2.25. But strive for a 2.75 to 3.0 it can be done.</p>
<p>Regarding major choices, this is what Saddleback says:</p>
<p>The sooner you decide on a major and transfer school the more efficiently you can plan your courses.</p>
<p>You will normally finish 60 to 70 transferable units at the community college getting as much of the General Education and Major Prep. done as possible. </p>
<p>As a transfer student you are at the community college to meet the Freshman and Sophomore (Lower Division) course requirements of the college or university to which you will transfer. Ideally, you will take courses that have already been pre approved (articulated) by the transfer school. </p>
<p>If you meet all the transfer school's lower division (Freshman and Sophomore) requirements, have 60 transferable units and are eligible for admission, you will then transfer to your chosen school as a full fledged junior,or upper division student. </p>
<p>Typically, community college students have two sets of requirements (General Education and Major Prep.) and one group of prerequisites (Basic Subjects) to accomplish in their lower division work.</p>
<p>2.25 and which UC will accept you?</p>
<p>Antarius: You would have to check with your CC (California) to see what each UC requires. Obviously each one will have a different st of requirements, from courses to GPA.</p>
<p>I am friends with a student just accepted through the transfer track to USC film school with a 2.40 GPA (I'm a film student at Saddleback (adult with a college-age D). He followed the track to the letter, got excellent teacher recommendations, and has a solid portfolio which he developed at Saddleback. </p>
<p>Another just got in to UCLA (not a film major), with a 2.6 GPA. History major.</p>
<p>The CC to UC track is an amazing way to gain acceptance AND save money too!</p>
<p>And it's highly unfair to the CA students who worked hard in high school and made it to the UCs the traditional way and chose to go to a lesser UC rather than continue doing half-assed work at some CC (<3.0) and get into UCLA/Cal or something.</p>
<p>um the way i see it is a second chance</p>
<p>"just a mom" do you have a son that went through this process it seems like you know quite a lot about it.</p>
<p>life isn't fair, scorp...</p>
<p>A GPA does not a man make.</p>
<p>deal with it and move on</p>
<p>Hockeykid949: </p>
<p>No, "I" returned to school 4 years ago at Chapman (I'm in OC), then took a "leave of absence" from Chapman due to costs to go to CC (Saddleback) and do some hands on filmmaking classes (I'm almost 50). In my classes I've made close acquaintances with students (my D is a graduating hs senior this year). The kids gravitate to me because I'm easy-going and I gravitated to them to pick their brains on the college process for my kid.</p>
<p>I'm a huge fan of CC for any kid who has money issues, or maybe struggled through hs but as you say, wants a "second chance" or maybe just isn't certain what direction to go. CC is much different than it was when I went orginally (1977!). More options, and much better teaching facilities.</p>
<p>The transfer track is the best thing Calif. has initiated in a very long time.</p>
<p>Do the UC's accept the two years of cc credit? And do those two years count as part of your final gpa if your planning to further your education?</p>
<p>Longdaysahead. In a nutshell, YES!</p>
<p>If you meet all the transfer school's lower division (Freshman and Sophomore) requirements, have 60 transferable units and are eligible for admission, you will then transfer to your chosen school as a full fledged junior,or upper division student.</p>
<p>ALWAYS work in partnership with the transfer office at the CC as soon as you decide that you'll be going to school there.</p>
<p>For UC transfer, you must earn at least 60 UC transferable units, with at least a 2.4 GPA (with no more than 14 semester units taken for CR/NCR), and complete specific classes mapped out in the contract. </p>
<p>The courses include
English 1A
English 1B
One of the following math courses: Math 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 24, 26
four transferable college courses (at least 3 semester units each) from at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences. Plus electives.</p>
<p>Are you in California & thinking of CC then a transfer to UC? Apparently not all CC's have this program. Pick one that does!!</p>
<p>Read this:</p>
<p>TAG* (Transfer Admission Guarantee) TAG provides guaranteed admission to students who sign a contract and complete a core set of courses at a participating California community college a full term prior to transfer. This program allows fall, winter and spring enrollment. TAG also allows students to fulfill all or most lower-division GE requirements prior to transfer. TAG contracts must be signed and submitted by deadlines for specific terms. TAG community college counselors can give you additional information on this program.</p>
<p>Participating TAG colleges: American River, City College of San Francisco, College of San Mateo, Cosumnes River, Cuyamaca, DeAnza, Diablo Valley, El Camino, Foothill, Grossmont, Imperial Valley, Los Angeles Pierece, Mira Costa, Sacramento City, Saddleback, San Diego City, San Diego Mesa, San Diego Miramar, Sierra, Palomar, Pasadena City College, Santa Barbara City, Santa Monica, Southwestern and West Valley.</p>
<p>I didn't do TAG at all, and my gpa is less then 3.5. Also I wrote my personal statement a few hours b4 deadline. But I got in ucsd biochem. I totally don't know how I make it.</p>