<p>Are you a CA resident? There are out of state GPA guidenlines, so you need to use the GPA calculator for CA colleges to determine whether you are eligible to apply to a Cal State. They need to be higher stats for oos applicants.</p>
<p>I’m a Physiologist (MS in Phys.), so my view is biased. Kinesiology for me is certainly not useless and many of my grad school peers had finished undergrad degrees in Kinesiology or Exercise Science. However, it sounds as though you are considering a different path. If you are considering chiro or med school, then I would suggest majoring in biology. You can earn a minor in Kinesiology, or Physiology. This would allow you to hold off on making any kind of career decision for a while. Keep in mind that med school acceptance is difficult and if you choose that route, then you better make certain that the biology/science program at what ever school you choose is very strong. Look through the Cal State’s and start making a list of the schools known for biology. </p>
<p>UC Davis is too high a reach I think, but it’s one of the best for biology. You might want to consider 2 years in CC then transfer after sophamore year (but it’s also 50K year oos, so wouldn’t suggest this unless you are a CA res.). You could also start your studies at a Cal State, but you’ll have to research which campuses are stronger in the sciences then others. Read through these threads and post questions. They know much more.</p>
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