How important is external examination scores for international transfer students?

<p>For local students, I've heard that high school related grades/scores do not affect them at all in terms of transferring to 4 year institute from community college.</p>

<p>What about international students who are transferring to university from community college?</p>

<p>To be specific...</p>

<p>Does Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination scores (poor grade) affect your transfer probabilities to University of California?</p>

<p>I'm asking this because UC just started to ask for external examination scores for international students this year for transfer applications.</p>

<p>Thanks for the help!</p>