<p>I thought going to community college would save $ but I heard not all transfers get accepted and I don't know anyone that actually transfered and got in...my gpa went down from a 3.2 to a 3.00 so idk if I could get in..I'm not sure which one I want to go to but I want to do something in science so maybe san diego....idk if my mom would let me go that far but if its the only UC I get accepted to she might.</p>
<p>Class of 2013 so I still have time to get my gpa up but I'm like in top 30% and I used to be 23% </p>
<p>I am going to tell you the same advice i was told. If you can get into a 4-year then do it. The reason being is that if you want to transfer from a 4-year you can but if you do not get into to another school as a transfer you can still get your B.A. or B.S. from your original 4-year university. At a CC if you do not get in as a transfer then what wait another year. What if it happens again? By the way I am a biology major so if you have any questions about science I can answer them. :)</p>
<p>^thanks I didn’t think of that,so you could transfer after 1 yr if you wanted?And what about from a CSU,I heard its easier to transfer from a CC.</p>
<p>^^ya I know and my 10-12 grades are almost a 3.00 but my overall is a 3.00 counting freshmen yr</p>
<p>If you do not have a 3.0 for your 10-11 grades then you are not getting into any UC. That is pretty much the only requirement for the UCs. The cal states on the other hand have to look at any application with a 2.0+ however the average gpa is about a 3.0. If you do not have a 3.0 for the 10-11 gpa then I would not apply to the UCs and just apply to cal states and privates. Now for cc if you have a 3.0 by the time you graduate then you can get into the honors program and get priority registration.
-The only way you could transfer after one year is if you were going to transfer to a private. Other than that you have to wait 2 years.</p>
<p>If you decide to take the CC route, talk to a CC counselor about the TAG agreements for the UCs and Cal States. As long as you meet a minimum standard set forth by these agreements, you should have no problem transferring. Personally, I would recommend the CC route, especially if you are not exactly sure what you want to major in. It will give you a little extra time to think about it, and changing your major at a CC is much easier than at a 4-year.</p>
<p>If you want my honest advice, don’t just settle for whichever school you can get into. If for some reason you do not get accepted to any of the UC’s you had in mind, then do not just apply to a CSU. What I’m saying is, if you are dead set on a UC, and do not get accepted, just enroll at a CC until you can transfer.
However, if you decide that the CSU system would suit your needs, then by all means apply at a CSU.
What I was not told in HS is that going to CSU makes it difficult to attend a UC, and attending a UC may make it difficult to get into a CSU.
CC to UC transfers have priority over CSU to UC transfers. CC to CSU transfers have priorty over UC to CSU transfers.
I myself am trying to transfer out of the CSU system and into the UC system, believe me, you’re better off at a CC until you can get into a UC.</p>
<p>Sorry for the late reply. Yes, you can get a BA/S from a CSU, even a Masters (They are 4 year colleges). Just go with whichever system you have your sights set on. If you can’t get in, go to CC then transfer.</p>
<p>(This all applies to publics like csu and UC) Just want to input this. Choose a four year you would be more than happy to attend. I would say the high costs outweigh the actual benefit of “college experience” at one that is lower in your choice. Community College can be a good choice to redeem your self and get into that “dream school” if that’s what you want… many people i know went to UCSC or Berkeley after community college. With TAGs, admission to CSUs and most UCs can be a breeze. assist.org lists every class at your community college that you need for certain majors at every public university. If you think you could keep high grades in community college (3.5 gives all TAGs, anything above gives a good shot at ucla or Berkeley. Or anything over a 2.0 really for CSUs) and if you make and follow through a plan, a path for transfer. You could definitely go anywhere. They even could give you priority to register in the soon future Ive heard. I have a 3.7 gpa… And I’m going to my local community college just to save money. And get a shot at Berkeley… also I personally need two years to find out just what I want to do, where to go… Demographics, Academics… Environment… So many factors have to he accounted for! And I decided that one short school year wasnt enough time think clearly on such a huge impact on my life. You have probably allready raked your mind about it… And I hope you make the choice that is best for YourSelf. Good luck! And I hoped i helped a bit -_-</p>
<p>Also try to look through the smoke of “prestige” choose a school based on the people. The environment. The academics… for some a csu is their fit. For some its UC. I’ve had plenty of people look down at me for saying I would want to go to UCSC , or anyone going to riverside… its like somehow it turns one into a “failure” this is wrong. And don’t believe anyone who says that community college is for the failures, and other negativeity … It’s you that determines your fate. Give the effort, and trust me rewards will be reaped.</p>