im currently in a CCC with a 4.0 GPA, but i still have 3 more semesters to go before transferring so i dont know if i can maintain that or it may go down a bit. what i have researched though is that they dont care about a 4.0 if you have nothing else going on in your life (no extracurriculars, etc.)
will they really throw your application in the trash if they see that you have no extracurriculars even if you have a 4.0? im trying to look for an internship or a job over the summer related to my transfer major (Chemical Engineering). i am, however, already a student worker in my CC’s chemistry lab. what else can i do? i know i still have 3 more semesters and i may choose another school than UCLA but i just want to be prepared. thank you.
You can look at UC Transfer GPA admit rates by major and campus on this link:
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/infocenter/transfers-major
They don’t care so much about ECs when you’re a transfer. Engineering is a tough major with a lot of coursework. If you get an internship, great. If not, don’t worry. You can also consider tutoring. But if you end up just taking courses, they aren’t going to throw your application in the trash. 
Keep up the high GPA.
Well I applied and got in with a 4.0 and little to no extracurriculars, but I applied as a History major where nearly 60% of all transfer applicants are accepted. Chemical Engineering is a different beast where its way more important to maintain a strong GPA, complete all major requirements, and at least have a couple of relevant extracurriculars (like tutoring, internship, leadership, etc.)
It may, but what you can do is make sure you are doing everything you can to study effectively. If you’re doing things like copying your notes over or re-reading the chapters and your notes before a test then you’re not using the best techiques. Best practices include self-testing and distributed practice. There is a book I recommend “Make it Stick” that talks about learning and the best approaches for HS and college students.
Also you should be getting to know some of your profs for guidance both academically and for your future in industry. UCs don’t take letters of rec unless they ask for them but many privates (to which you may wish to apply 1.5 years hence) usually do, another reason to get to know some profs. Most kids never step thru the door of their prof unless it is to dispute grading, but they can be a valuable source of advice. At a CC some are teaching part-time and have a foot in industry, or are retired from industry, which can make them even a better source of advice than a prof with an entire career in academia found at 4-year U’s.