How important would upward grade trends be?

Transfer Students
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<p>Specifically in my situation. </p>

<p>I'm currently at a CC, halfway done with my sophomore year. I started off my freshman year horribly, with mostly all C's except for some B's I got in my spring semester. My first year GPA was a 2.4, effectively killing all my transfer chances. I decided to really step my game up this summer, and I took summer classes where I ended up getting my first college A. This semester I took 19 credits and got 5 A's and 2 B+'s, bringing me up to a 3.0. I should also note that in classes for my majors (English and Sociology), I have never gotten anything lower than a B+</p>

<p>At a glance, I know a 3.0 GPA really isn't impressive, but with such an upward trend, would it help my chances?</p>

<p>I'm currently applying to Rutgers University (NB and Newark) and USC (I know it's a long shot) so any feedback would be appreciated, especially from people who have been or know others in a similar situation. Thanks!</p>

<p>(I also have AP and other college credits I earned in high school)</p>

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<p>You might want to apply to more schools, USC is definitely a reach for you, even for anyone transferring with a <3.5. Rutgers might be a little easier, but look at a bit more middle level schools (I don’t know what your preferences are and how much research you’ve done, so if you haven’t done much research, get started)</p>

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<p>upwards trends are groovy.</p>