<p>The “chance-me” question comes up a lot as a result of people’s insecurity - let’s try to keep them to a minimum and I’ll tell you why: You should always be putting your best effort forth, so unless you plan on slacking off once someone tells you “your chances are good” I don’t know what the point is. Keep calm, work hard, have fun and you won’t have regret. </p>
<p>If you insist on a chance-me, please keep it to private messages.</p>
<p>@csteep </p>
<p>1) How does the current job/internship climate compare to a few/several months ago? Is it substantially better, and will I have a good chance at obtaining an internship (being proactive, of course)?</p>
<p>2) Let’s say I want to work in finance, how hard is it to get a job in NY-coming from SF or LA?</p>
<p>3) You wrote earlier (a few months ago) that UC is a lot harder than CC. Let’s say I work real hard at UC, what GPA range should I expect? I am, by the way, an economics major. I know economics is a lot harder than business, but I could not imagine it being harder than physics, mathematics (my second choice), or engineering. My passion is economics/mathematics, but I am really nervous; it is a big investment too! :)</p>
<p>4) What countries do you recommend going to abroad for finance/economics? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>1) How does the current job/internship climate compare to a few/several months ago? Is it substantially better, and will I have a good chance at obtaining an internship (being proactive, of course)?</p>
<p>Job market is improving, but slowly. “Good chance at obtaining an internship” is highly dependent on you. Where do you go to school, what are your grades like, what is your major, what prior experience do you have, do you interview well, etc. </p>
<p>2) Let’s say I want to work in finance, how hard is it to get a job in NY-coming from SF or LA?</p>
<p>Statistically things are less in your favor as there are already “target” schools in the sense that NY firms have a set recruitment schedule for east coast schools. This does not make it impossible though. If it is your goal to work in NY then it just means you are going to have to work a little harder, dig a little further and accept the crappy weather! </p>
<p>3) You wrote earlier (a few months ago) that UC is a lot harder than CC. Let’s say I work real hard at UC, what GPA range should I expect? I am, by the way, an economics major. I know economics is a lot harder than business, but I could not imagine it being harder than physics, mathematics (my second choice), or engineering. My passion is economics/mathematics, but I am really nervous; it is a big investment too! </p>
<p>CC is harder than UC, but it’s nothing too monumental. “Real hard” is different for everyone… but assuming you have the smarts to be accepted and have the drive to do well you can expect to do well… how well is something hard to answer, my roommate didn’t work hard at all and was setting curves in all his classes, another roommate was busting balls and was rocking a 3.0, take from that what you will. </p>
<p>College is a big investment, but it’s one that will have a higher rate for you… think if it less as an investment and more as a necessity. </p>
<p>4) What countries do you recommend going to abroad for finance/economics? </p>
<p>Abroad. Depends what you like. You could go to Asia, but I’d wonder why you want to leave. Having worked in finance and banking I’d tell you stripes are earned in America. Once you have some experience under your belt you can branch out.</p>
<p>Hey csteep,</p>
<p>It’s cool to see this thread pop back up… I remember reading through it last spring. Hope you’re doing well post-college.</p>
<p>How was the competition in Haas? I’m at a 4-year california state school that has a big business program, but students in general aren’t incredibly focused on school… so competition isn’t great. That’s my main reason for applying to transfer, I’m looking for an academic/business/ competitive atmosphere.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice throughout this thread.</p>
<p>It’s cool to see this thread pop back up… I remember reading through it last spring. Hope you’re doing well post-college.</p>
<p>Thanks, I’m glad to be active again. Got super busy with work etc., had to put in the “face time” and look productive at all times… got a bit of a new seating arrangement now and I have more screen privacy… tricks you’ll all learn about soon enough, haha. </p>
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<p>Q: How was the competition in Haas? I’m at a 4-year california state school that has a big business program, but students in general aren’t incredibly focused on school… so competition isn’t great. That’s my main reason for applying to transfer, I’m looking for an academic/business/ competitive atmosphere.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice throughout this thread.</p>
<p>Answer–> Competition at Haas exists, but it’s nothing killer… it’s a healthy motivating culture I think where you kinda work off the energy of your peers to succeed. People generally help one another, everyone is is the same boat. </p>
<p>Don’t let the lack of focus of your peers hold you back though. In work as in life you have to be self motivating, you gotta be your own cheerleader. If they aren’t competitive so much the better… use the career center resources, apply to internships, jobs, etc. you’ll stand out amongst your peers. At cal the pedigree is high so although you are working collaboratively with your classmates you are also competing for the same jobs which makes things tense. Grass is not always greener. Good luck.</p>
<p>Sorry if this is too personal, what was your major an gpa?
Also if you could chance me i would really appreciate it!</p>
<p>GPA: 3.93 (recieved one B in a psychology class this semester)
Major: Sociology
Transferring from a CCC
Personal Statement: Strong (spent a looot of time on it)
Applying: Berkeley (Just one, I know it was very risky but i explained in my essay that it is the only school I can go to due to financial considerations.)
Extra Curricular:
-4 years lifeguard/swim instructor for the city
-2 years candystriping at the hospital
-1 year secretary and publicity chair for honors psychology at my CC</p>
<p>…i think that’s all.
Thank you so much for your help! Congrats on Berkeley, that is my favorite school. My brother just graduated from there as well so I was visiting him all the time and fell in love with the city. Anyways, thanks again!</p>
<p>Berkeley Girl: You already know the answer to your question and you know my answer, but you want to hear it one more time don’t you… well, I’ll give you the satisfaction of hearing “you’re in” one more time. Congratulations. </p>
<p>To the rest of the readers… transferring is a formula, if you plug in all the variables you will get the answer you expect… there aren’t “glitches” - the system works, trust it.</p>
<p>Hello csteep.</p>
<p>I am interested in Cal’s economics department. From your experience, could you tell me what the typical transfer GPA for an economics major is? Also, what are the deciding factors for being admitted into Cal’s economics major?</p>
<p>I am currently attending a community college in Socal. After my first semester I have a 3.67 GPA, and am in my college’s TAP, which partners with UCLA and UCI. Additionally, in my spare time I am a private tutor for another community college student. I am involved in a club at school and have experience working as an intern for a utilities company. I have had significant setbacks, which gives me a topic(s) to write about in my personal statement. Do you think that I would be able to get into Cal, and more importantly Cal’s economics major, with a 3.7 to 3.8 GPA?</p>
<p>cccdude: if you have the courses complete for the major at your CCC and you maintain or even slightly improve your GPA you will have a good shot. This goes back to “chance-me’s”, but given everything you are saying I’d say your chances are good. Keep working hard. </p>
<p>Talking about setbacks in the essay is fine, but make it relevant. They dont just accept people for having setbacks, talk about how the setbacks required you to persevere, find solutions, be creative, overcome the setback etc. Show that you didnt let the setback hold you down.</p>
<p>How is the recruiting down at Haas? I applied to Haas for Fall 2010. But I’m leaning towards Marshall/USC (depending on how much financial aid I get) mostly b/c of the networking opportunities at USC and in LA. What would you say about the job opportunities available for Haas graduates in the silicon valley in comparison to opportunities in the LA area? And I read your posts and see that you don’t like “chance me” questions, so do you have any general tips on what Haas is looking for (besides GPA)?</p>
<p>ok will do, thanks!</p>
<p>How is the recruiting down at Haas? I applied to Haas for Fall 2010. But I’m leaning towards Marshall/USC (depending on how much financial aid I get) mostly b/c of the networking opportunities at USC and in LA. What would you say about the job opportunities available for Haas graduates in the silicon valley in comparison to opportunities in the LA area? And I read your posts and see that you don’t like “chance me” questions, so do you have any general tips on what Haas is looking for (besides GPA)?</p>
<p>Answer—> Really depends on you. What culture do you like, do you want to end up working in LA or the Bay Area? Haas has fantastic recruiting, all the top firms have a presence here, not sure if that can be said for USC. </p>
<p>Haas is all a formula. There are a lot of classes to take for transfer to Haas, so simply completing those and making yourself “eligible” is a huge step. Next, have a solid GPA at least 3.8+, and finally do something outside of school whether its volunteer work, clubs, student government, a job… something. Couple all this with a powerful application essay and you should be fine.</p>
<p>Hey, thanks for helping out! I am a HS senior deciding whether or not to matriculate at one of my top choice schools, U of British Columbia. I plan to go to graduate school either in Medicine or another science field. My question is, will I be at a competitive disadvantage if I attend outside of the US, while still retaining my US Citizenship? In other words, will I be an “International Applicant” and will prospective schools devalue my scores/grades/experience? Thanks</p>
<p>^Ooops. after reading your intro post again it seems you’re more focused on grad school/finance stuff. I’ll find a better place.</p>
<p>What are the chances of my appeal being accepted for a closed semester (Winter 2011)?</p>
<p>What are the chances of my appeal being accepted for a closed semester (Winter 2011)?</p>
<p>Answer—> My understanding with appeals is that very few get a decision change. Something very significant needs to occur, some change, some correction, something big needs to happen to change the minds of the people who made the initial decision to not accept you. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but best of luck.</p>
<p>Hi csteep.</p>
<p>I wanted to know how the transition from a CCC to a UC was. I plan on majoring in Industrial Engineering and I fear that my GPA will significantly decrease. Will having all of my lower division “weeder classes” completed make my experience at Berkeley easier. I know that Berkeley has grade deflation for science majors, and I am starting to worry.</p>
<p>Hi could u please chance me? I am a rower at SMU with about a 2.0 for grades… I am looking to go to community college for a semester or two and was wondering after that how my chances for transferring would look? Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi, new to the forum. I’m in a transfer program called UniversityLink, and like most programs I need 60 units completed in order to transfer. By the end of this semester (Fall 2012), I’ll be having a total of 33 credits. After doing a complete schedule, I will be finished doing 60 units by the end of Summer 2013 (two more semesters). My question is, should I apply to transfer to UCSD this coming November to be eligible to enter in Fall 2013 even if I haven’t gotten all my credits? If so, how does this work? Do I submit my application twice (one before having all units and one after having all 60 units)? </p>
<p>Thank you very much, and apologies if this have been answered already. :)</p>
<p>Never mind, I got evaluated already but thanks anyways!</p>