I knew i didn’t have a chance on getting into a UC this year so i was planning on going to a csu for the first two years then transferring. I started doing research about it and I’m reading that when it comes to transferring the uc sytem first priority are ppl from a cc and ppl from a csu have a slight chance on getting in. I also read that some ppl went to a csu then to a cc and successfully transferred to a uc then i also read that ppl successfully transferred from a csu to a uc. Alot of ppl are saying to go to a cc then transfer but thats the least of my options. I want to have the college experience and I will be going to csu chico this fall. But my whole goal is to attend UCLA. If any of you guys have any advice or success stories can you please share them, thank you
CC to UC is a much better path for transferring. CSU to UC is possible, but many of the CSU courses are difficult to transfer to a UC. UCLA has TAP where you have priority on transferring from a CC. Check into this before starting at Chico State.
Not to be a downer but, your odds of transferring into UCLA are pretty slim regardless of the path you take. Their overall transfer admit rate is similar to their freshman admit rate - meaning you’ll have lots of competition. Depending on the major you apply for, you’ll need just the right classes and a 3.6+ GPA and some interesting ECs to be a serious candidate. That is a tall order, even at a CC.
If another UC (say Davis) interests you, a CC might be a wise choice - because TAG maps out your precise path and GPA. LA, B and SD don’t participate in TAG. The 6 UCs that do participate don’t all offer TAG for all majors - and those rules can (and do) change every year.
If you really want to have the dorm experience - head to Chico. The thing you have to guard against though is really thinking of Chico as a 2 year stop. To have the ‘college experience’ you need to really engage in the school, make the most of your time there, (it will go by quickly). Join clubs, Fraternity, IM sports teams and such. Apply to transfer as a JR and see what happens - just understand it is a long shot. For UCLA in particular, it won’t change your odds much.