I went to this community college and earned 2.0 GPA (or even lower than that) for my freshman year.
I thought I would want to start all over again and went to different community college. I spent 2 semester from this new college as a sophomore year, and I am currently having 3.8 GPA here. I just found out today that when I submit application to UCs and CSUs, I would have to attach transcripts from ALL the schools that I went to. Yes, I had financial help during the freshman year. Would they find out if I dont attach the transcript from the first college that I attended? However, I heard that CSUs just cut off from GPA 3.5 and do not even demand essay for me to explain my freshman year. I also heard that community colleges cannot just send my grade to other universities unless I give permission because of the confidentiality rule. I dont know what I should do :(. Excuse my bad english language. I am just so confused and scared right now. can anybody help me?!!? 
There is a National Student Clearing house that would have records of you attending any college, so do not take a chance and lie on your application. Send all your college transcripts.
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