College choices for near 2.9 student with upward trend

@NCalRent : I have looked at each of the freshman profiles for each UC and I understand that it will be challenging to get into UCM let alone any of the higher ranked UCs. With that in mind, I think that I’m just going to apply to the UC’s that I want to attend so I can never question myself in the future with the ‘’what-if?’’.

Just to be clear on my question, I was not trying to figure a way to hide anything. I was asking if I would be able to input my junior year grades. Apparently, I will be able to do that. I’ve never seen the UC application so I didn’t know.

I will continue to look into the CSUs and consider my options including private colleges. My plan B is community college and I’m okay with that. I understand that my options are severely limited because of my own actions. If I had looked at a-g course lists before I moved, I would have known that my new school wasn’t a-g approved. It’s irritating considering I did very well and passed all my AP exams but it is my fault after all is said and done.

Thanks for taking the time to write and give me some advice, I appreciate it.

@Gumbymom : Thanks for the information on admission by examination. I’ll contact the individual campuses and also ask my counselor to see if she has any experience with it. To be honest, I don’t really have high hopes in gaining admission to any of the UC’s but I want to thoroughly investigate all possible options just so I don’t ever question myself in the future.

I’m seriously considering the CSUs, as well. My ACT is 28 and my EI is 944. Thanks for the link at SJSU. I’m planning on doing some visits to the CSUs just to see which ones that I like. I’ll keep all the schools that you’re suggested in mind!

Thank you for taking the time to share your advice with me. I really do appreciate it.