Engineering Transfer with low GPA? Chances?

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<p>Hi there, I'm a currently a community college student doing chemical engineering who's been kind of down in the dumps after doing some research and finding out that the competitive GPA for engineering transfers is around 3.7-3.8. I just wanted to know what my chances were with this particular track record that I have.</p>

<p>Year 1-
Semester 1:
Eng 2 - B+
Micro Econ - A
Poli Sci 50 - A
History of Music 30 - A</p>

<p>Semester 2:
Calculus 1 - B-
General Chem 1 - B+
Psychology 1 - A
Statistics 1 - B+</p>

<p>Also, during the summer, I took two classes over at UC Davis to get done with prerequisites a bit faster. I was hoping to get A's to show that I'm able to handle the rigor of UC courses, but I ended up with B's.</p>

<p>Summer:
Math 21B - B
Phys 9A - B</p>

<p>Year 2-
Semester 1:
Calculus 3 - A
Linear Algebra - A
Physics 6 (Fluid Mechanics, Wave Motion, etc) - A
Bio 1 - A</p>

<p>Also, even though spring semester isn't taken into account for the transfer GPA, I'll post it anyway.</p>

<p>Semester 2:
Gen Chem 2 - A
Differential Equations - A
Eng 3 (Statics) - A
Phys 7 (Magnetism, Electricity, etc) - A</p>

<p>When I calculate all this out, (save for semester 2) I get a GPA of roughly 3.627. </p>

<p>I have ordinary ECs, nothing spectacular, so I was wondering if I could get in anywhere with a 3.63 in a UC for Chem E. Yes, all prereqs are finished, as the organic chemistry sequence was only recommended, and not required.</p>

<p>I've given up on the top UCs, and I'm already skeptical about my chances in schools such as Irvine and San Diego.</p>

<p>What are my chances looking like right now? Should I stay another year to boost my GPA and get better ECs? Could I get in easier as say, a molecular biology or bioengineering major? Since I've satisfied the prereqs for those as well.</p>

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<p>I don’t know what you’re talking about. Your GPA is pretty good actually.</p>

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<p>Yeah, you are fine. That’s a very good course load too. You have a chance at all the UCs.</p>

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<p>What? Your GPA is great. I’d say you have a shot at the top UC’s. Just keep doing what you’re doing and apply to UCLA, UC Berkeley. With decent EC’s, you have a decent shot at getting in. Don’t lose hope!</p>

<p>Also, I must ask, are you applying this fall? If so, then your spring grades in your second year(Which are obviously excellent) will be taken into consideration as well. That should boost your GPA considerably.</p>

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<p>A 3.627 GPA should be good enough to get you somewhere for chemical engineering. There are all of these California public universities with chemical engineering:</p>

<p>CPP, CSULB, SJSU, UCB, UCD, UCI, UCLA, UCR, UCSD, UCSB</p>

<p>But you may want to check your transfer target schools’ course sequences to see how necessary it is to take organic chemistry before transfer in order to graduate in four semesters or six quarters after transfer.</p>