<p>I am an 21 year old international student from Germany. It has always been my dream to study at the UCLA. However I dont think that my SAT scores will fulfill their requirements.
My scores are :
SAT : CR 620 Math 680 WR 620
TOEFL : 109</p>
<p>I now am considering to attend LCAA for example for 2 more years.However I think I could also start studying at another college right away, like UC Merced. I have some questions :</p>
<p>When I attend a Community College will I still have to retake the SAT and TOEFL ( TOEFL because the scores are only valid for 2 years ) ?
Which method would you prefer ? Looking for another university or attending community college ? Moreover I think that attending community college would kind of help me to settle in and improve my Englsih ( did you reckognize the grammatical error in the title ? embarrassing :D ).Last but not least I want to accentuate that I am not 100% sure about my major at the moment. Maybe the community college would solve this problem ?<br>
Thanks so much, since this is a really serious issue for me..</p>
<p>Guten Tag fendrix. If you really wish to attend UCLA, definitely go with the community college path. You’ll go in as a transfer student and enter as a junior so you’ll have to attend the community college for typically 2 years. </p>
<p>Work hard there though and get a high GPA and you’ll have a very good chance of being admitted to any UC school. Your SAT and TOEFL scores and precious grades will not be counted in the admissions process unless you attended a different college. </p>
<p>Among transfer students, the UC’s give priority admission to California Community College students over all applicants including international students, out of states, and from-UC transfers. The community college route is the best shot you have at attending a school like UCLA. Arrange a meeting with a guidance counselor at the community college you plan to attend and you’ll have a better understanding of this potential option you have. </p>
<p>So do I understand it right that I don’t need any SAT and TOEFL score for the UC’s then ?
Do community colleges only refer to certain universities ( like LCAA to UCLA and so on ) or may I transfer to any university in the USA regardless of the attended community college ?</p>
<p>As far as the UC system is concerned, you don’t need SAT or TOEFL scores as a transfer student.</p>
<p>By the way, are you referring to the Los Angeles Community College District? Because I don’t know what LCAA is… But anyhow, it depends on the 4-year institutions really if you decide to transfer since you asked regarding “any university in the USA”. For example, Ivy Leagues are damn near impossible to get into as a transfer student because they don’t encourage it.</p>
<p>But the UC system in California does, so as long as it’s a recognized community college, then yes you can transfer. But in the case of the UC system, they prefer California community colleges and will grant priority to transfer. Hope that answered your question.</p>
<p>I meant LACC not LCAA Los Angeles Community College, obviously.
It should be connected to UCLA, USC and so forth.
So when I am attending LACC I have to study in California, dont I ?</p>
<p>I don’t think you should just dismiss your chances at UCLA. the UCs are largely GPA-driven. What is your GPA?</p>
<p>Since the UCs want more full-pay students, your chances may be better than you think.</p>
<p>Will your parents pay the $50k+ per year to go to UCLA?</p>
<p>While I know that the CC to UCLA route works for domestic Calif students, I don’t know how well it works for int’ls. Either way, you’ll be paying full freight…is that ok?</p>
Los Angeles Community College, obviously.