college vs. UC

Applying to College
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<p>ive always wanted to go to USC, but that doesnt seem likely because i
already got rejected from SD and LA. Our financial situation rendered
me inapplicable for most financial aid systems before their due dates,
but recently my parents filed a huge lawsuit(multiple lawyers +
accountants) to the point where they have already sold their 2002
mercedes.</p>

<p>if i really dont get accepted, is it more logical if i just attended a
city/community college for 1.5 - 2 years, then transfer to USC or
higher (Stanford, most likely), instead of going to UCI or UCSB and
spending over 20k a year?</p>

2

<p>Dont count on getting in to Stanford as a Transfer, I've heard its very tough</p>

3

<p>I heard God applied to Stanford as a transfer, and got waitlisted. <em>grin</em> I would never build a college plan that included "and then I'll transfer to Stanford.".</p>

4

<p>youre not getting into stanford as a transfer.</p>

<p>Id say go to UCI or UCSB.</p>

5

<p>Well, my cousin got into MIT as a transfer from a community college...I don't see why you can't get into Stanford if you work hard enough.</p>

6

<p>my hs stats: 2230, 2280 composite, 800 2c, 800 mandarin, 3.4/3.7 gpa, clubs,
volunteer, pretty much the standard asian stuff (piano...taekwon
do...)</p>

7

<p>I'm beginning to think UC acceptances are pretty random. I got like a 2000 on the SAT, 640 2c, 700 Lit & U.S history...GPA like a 4.2...and I did minimal ECs...I got into USC, so don't give up hope yet...</p>

8

<p>You can win the lottery if you buy a ticket, too. It's just not very <em>likely</em>. I might play the lottery, but I wouldn't make real plans about my future based on the idea that I'll win the lottery. </p>

<p>It's more difficult to get into Stanford as a transfer than as an freshman admit. I think it's great to aim high, but I would create a realistic plan that doesn't start with the expectation that one will get admitted to Stanford as a transfer. I'm not saying not to dream. I'm saying what I tell my own children -- "Hope for the best, but plan for the worst."</p>

9

<p>considering Stanford has a 3% transfer rate...i wouldnt rely on it.</p>