ECs don't matter?

Transfer Students
1

<p>After reading many threads, I have concluded that ECs < essay</p>

<p>Why? Why? Why?</p>

<p>my current GPA is 3.4 (from summer semester)
and im taking 16 units
ECs - president of Thai club
- member of Econ club
- Chair gov representative of transfer student
It's my first year in college
my major is econ
As u can see from my name, I wanna go to UCB or UCLA</p>

<p>My questions are
1. ECs don't matter?
2. My chance of getting in?</p>

<p>ok i know it is too soon to determine but im so excited -_-</p>

2

<p>You're EC/Essay doesn't mean much. Just get a good GPA and you'll get into wherever UC you want to go to.</p>

3

<ol>
<li><p>It's true that ECs don't matter much for UC transfers. As much as ECs play such small role in your application, your GPA becomes the main factor.
You are a econ major, i see. Unless you are in TAP with UCLA, I suggest you raising your GPA to above 3.7 level to be competitive (3.8 to be safe).</p></li>
<li><p>Too Early to determine. At least have 30 credits completed then ask.</p></li>
</ol>

4

<ol>
<li>E.C's matter, just not as much as your GPA.You can use your EC as your essay topic...</li>
<li>Yes to UCLA, Maybe to UCB</li>
</ol>

5

<p>yes, that's the only reason why you should have EC - to include in the essay. Besides that, if you have a high enough GPA, then your chance is fine even if you have the bare minimum EC.</p>

<p>But really, don't set your goal to transferring.
Get a job or do EC. It'll do you good when you get a job in the future in the field of business or economics or anything.</p>