@screenname34 I can’t afford to take BART and MUNI 5 days a week. I have to end up taking MUNI downtown, take the free AC Transit over the bridge to another AC Transit in Oakland and get to Laney that way. Pretty much the same with BCC. I really hate it. Commuting is the worst.
@Cheolf if you can manage to graduate debt free, I would say you should absolutely do that. Especially if you’re going to be going into law school after this.
@Cheolf I’m in the same situation with family in Calabasas. It would be around a 25 minutes drive but its on the nasty 101 >> 405 merge so that could easily extend to an hour each way. Oh well, graduating with no debt is worth it to me. I’m already an early riser so I don’t think it would be a probably for me to be on campus by 6-6:30 AM, and I probably wouldn’t leave until the freeways are clear either. Doesn’t seem too bad if you’re smart about departure times.
@Cheolf You could always shoot for Boalt. What really matters (considering you want to go to law school) is where you think you’ll do best academically, and by extension socially. Quarter vs. semester system, class offerings, etc. are things you should consider.
@grimmghost can we please?
Also how does everyone feel about the new raised academic standards if you were to go to UCLA from a state school or community college? I think it’s a good thing, and I want a challenge, but at my current school (SDSU) I’m usually in the top of my classes and at UCLA I’m guessing I would be a “smaller fish” since the average student there is more motivated and academically inclined. What are your opinions on this? I think it should generally be a positive thing, I just don’t want to be completely blindsided.
@foreverwmt I also go to SDSU and think that anybody who is successful at their current school probably has the motivation to be at least somewhat successful at their new school. It’s all about dedication.
Hey guys I know Im touring myself in doing this this but could someone please chance me
GPA-3.7
coming from SBCC
junior transfer
geography/Envs studies major
IGETC- completed
62 transferrable units
completed all prereqs except for 1
extra-curriculars- Poly sci club, geography club.
essays- kinda good
So I was snooping around myUCLA and I realized there is a way to view the banner that was mentioned back before URSA was the myUCLA. So this is what I see:
My major, my school year (which is not accurate), and the college I am in.
Keep in mind that I was enrolled for summer sessions last year and I was able to visit UCLA throughout fall quarter since I’m a UC-UC transfer, so I am not sure how much of a factor that plays in what I am able to see. In addition, that is why I am curious as what you all can see.
I’ve been going crazy!
I just got invitation for regent. Does this mean im in??
We would like to encourage you to apply for the UCLA Regents Scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year.
The UCLA Regents Scholarship represents one of the highest honors awarded to entering students at the
University of California and offers a merit award of $2,000 per year for two years. Scholars who have
additional financial need, based upon a review of their FAFSA, are awarded up to their demonstrated need
with additional scholarships and grants.
Please note that this invitation to apply for the Regents Scholarship does not constitute an offer of admission.
Regents Scholarship applicants will be evaluated and selected by the UCLA Faculty Committee on Honors, Awards and Prizes.
Scholarship decisions will be released and scholars will be notified of their award in mid May.
If you wish to be considered for the UCLA Regents Scholarship, please submit the application along with
a letter of recommendation, from a teacher or counselor, by April 24, 2016 (11:59 p.m.).
Both application and letter of recommendation must be submitted on-line.
Just got the email to apply for UCLA Regents!!
I just got that email as well.
I did too, I can’t tell if everyone got it or not.
@pastas Only people eligible to apply get the email
I didn’t get the email. What makes you eligible?
@Pastas It cannot be everyone lol. Its Regents. I have a 4.0 as chem eng. High GPA ppl im guessing?
Looking at previous applicants, they usually invite people with 3.9 and above, however in past forums there have been people with 4.0s who have not received the invitation. So I’m not really sure what their guidelines are
@melon12312 I’m 4.0 too. One year transfer.
didn’t get it either (3.91 gpa)
I Got the email and I have a 4.0
Got the email. 3.98 coming from SDSU
Major: Computer Science