How can I get to UC Irvine?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Irvine
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<p>It's story time!</p>

<p>I'm from California, and I was a good student up until high school. I was in higher math classes, taking algebra I in 6th grade, geometry in 7th grade, and Algebra II in 8th. I also took Spanish I in 8th.</p>

<p>So I went to high school and failed a lot of classes, mostly due to apathy, laziness, not wanting to do homework, basically terrible work ethics accompanied with spurts of depression. I was definitely capable of learning the material, getting B's and A's on some tests.</p>

<p>After Sophomore year, I went to a private Christian boarding school in Oklahoma which allowed me to make up most of my credits and graduate early, this December rather than next summer. This boarding school also helped me to be a much better person, to have a better work ethic and so forth.</p>

<p>I'm currently enrolled in Mt. Sac and Fullerton College, but I haven't taken and courses yet. I'm in about 15 waitlists, trying to get classes.</p>

<p>The reason I went to a community college was because of my failures during Freshman and Sophomore year. I never got to finish my two years of foreign language (Spanish). So I heard about various IB and AP exams and a SAT II subject test, which got me to think, maybe if I were to take care of my Spanish problems before the fall, maybe I could go to UC Irvine. </p>

<p>I went to this website: Admission</a> requirements | UC Admissions</p>

<p>Looking at the subject requirements, I believe to have completed History/Social Science, English, Mathematics, and Laboratory Science.</p>

<p>I have not completed my "Language other than English" and I'm a bit confused about what all counts as Visual and Performing Arts and College Preparatory elective. My crummy private Christian boarding school transcript decided to list all of the classes I took there (even P.E.) as college preparatory.</p>

<p>I remember getting a 23 in my ACT and I don't think I've taken the SAT.</p>

<p>I was also looking at admission by exception, which was on the left tab of the link and I was wondering if this could count as a "unique story".</p>

<p>So is there any way I can apply for UC Irvine, or is the application closed by now? If I'm already enrolled in a community college, would I still have to try to transfer or can I somehow enter as a freshman? And if I can still somehow apply, what are the chances of me getting in? Would I have to do anything until fall?</p>

<p>(I'm not sure if "Physical Science" counts as a laboratory science. I have music as a half year of visual and performing arts. I have a lot of bible electives, wondering if they would fit into any of those categories.)</p>

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<p>I’m sorry but the UC Irvine application is already closed. If you’re already enrolled at community college that makes no difference but you can enroll in classes for a specific major in community college and try to transfer either next year or in two years.</p>

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<p>I’d agree with Bryceaussie, and looking at what you have stated previously, I would suggest you to go to Irvine Valley College then transfer.
Also, your ACT is probably not enough, try to score 27+.
To be honest, your chances look a bit slim for UC Irvine. Its much harder now, since there are too many students with higher statistics than shown on the UC Irvine requirements. Many have at least a 3.4/3.5 GPA, 30 ACT or 1800/1900 SAT.</p>

<p>Current UCI student</p>

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<p>If you have to go to UCI - your best shot is to kick butt at your CC and use the TAG program to transfer in as a Jr. Then your ACT and high school grades won’t matter at all. It sounds like you’ve run into a common CC roadblock - popular classes are tough to get at prime time. At most schools, if you are flexible and persistent, you can fill your schedule with the classes you need. </p>

<p>The practical reality though, most students that didn’t get into a UC as a freshman have a tough time transfering in too. </p>

<p>Keep an open mind about where you wind up.</p>

<p>You could also check out your ‘local’ CSU - and get your degree directly with them rather than transfering. </p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>Assist.org</p>

<p>Check the classes on there. Take them.
Have a high GPA.
Try to create a good resume for yourself, if not for university applications then for getting a job later.</p>

<p>Note that once you’re in at a uni they treat you better than a random applicant and you can jump through a few hoops to get into the major(s) you want. I have a friend who got in as an Aerospace Engineering major. He graduated as a Physics + Electrical Engineering double major with minors in Computer Science and Math… not so much AE.</p>