CSU to UC Transfers

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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Hello!
I am currently an incoming freshman at SDSU and was wondering about any successful transfers from CSUs to UCs? I highly regret not applying to any UCs, but at the time, I was strongly discouraged (I know, terrible excuse). My plan now is to attend SDSU for two years and try to transfer to a UC (preferably UCI or UCSB). I have gone through MANY forums saying how my chances would greatly increase if I attend a CC. If it comes to it, I will transfer my sophomore year but as of right now, I already sent in my intent to enroll deposit for SDSU. But out of curiosity, I’d really like to know if there were any students in my position and if they were able to successfully transfer from a CSU to UC. If so, what were your stats (GPA, major, etc!)

Thank you so much.

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@dclax6522
I was in a similar position and I transferred last year from SDSU to UCLA.

Major: Computer Science
GPA: 3.98
Essays: 8/10
Missing 1 prereq.

Rejected: UCB, UCSC, UCSB
Accepted: UCLA UCSD

Suggestions: it was painfully difficult to transfer from a CSU to a UC. If you are truly serious about wanting to attend a UC, I’d honestly recommend attending CC then applying/TAG to UC. You should not take it for granted that you’ll end up with a high GPA at SDSU, it is a tough school overall. You will need a high GPA if you choose to stay and stand a chance against other 4-year transfers

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I appreciate the input!

Do you mind me asking how you liked your experience while attending SDSU?