Do Low GPA and UCLA Mix?

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<p>I attended UCSB for three years having absolutely no idea what I wanted to do with my life. My GPA was fine until I started taking a bunch of science/math classes (I thought to major in something biology) and it quickly dropped down to a leeeeetle below 3.00. I finally withdrew from UCSB before I got kicked out and to sort things out for myself.</p>

<p>Just recently I finally figured out what I want to major in, and it turns out UCSB doesn't offer that program - UCLA does. I already checked its website and UCLA seems to require transfer students to have a minimum of a 3.2 GPA and an explanation of why one didn't do as well as he/she could've. </p>

<p>I am now attending a community college and I'm positive I can raise my GPA to satisfy the requirement. However, how I should excuse my poor academic performance at UCSB? What are some of the valid reasons UCLA would accept? Also, would they notice that I didn't start "sucking up" (by joining clubs and volunteering etc.) until I got into a community college? In addition, would I be considered a community college student or a UC student?</p>

<p>Sorry for the rambling. It's a little too early in the morning.</p>

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<p>I would say just start taking as many courses as you can at the community college that are on the preparatory path for your major.</p>

<p>You will probably need about a 3.6 GPA at the community college to get into UCLA.</p>

<p>I'd also go to a "transfer day" at UCLA and ask the counselors there. They can give you the best answer to your question.</p>

<p>Best of luck.</p>

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<p>Hm. It strangely didn't even occur to me to visit UCLA and talk to a counselor about this. Thanks. :)</p>

<p>Edit: I probably should've posted this in the Transfer Students section.</p>