How slim are my chances? UCR/UCI/UCSD

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>I'm a California CC transfer applicant and I have applied to the schools in the title as a junior-year philosophy major. My second semester was pretty bad (2 F's in a 4 unit and 5 unit/credit class), which has had adverse effects on my GPA. The poor semester was influenced by medical problems and I explained the situation in my personal statement. Since the poor semester, I've earned 13 A's and 1 or 2 B's. My GPA after submitting my WIP is 2.98. I don't have any E.C.'s besides full time work and I belong to an informal philosophy group that meets at a coffee shop every week. I believe I made a compelling case for my poor semester in my personal statement, but I have a feeling they will put too much emphasis on my GPA and reject me. </p>

<p>How slim do you guys think my chances at being accepted are?</p>

<p>p.s. Should I be rejected by every school, would the fact that my GPA will be 3.32 after the current semester help my chances at an appeal?</p>

<p>Thanks for any help</p>

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<p>your chances are not lost. don't worry about it that much. if you did explain everything about the situation in the personal statement and improved your grades, you have a very good chance. don't worry too much especially philosophy is not that highly selective.</p>

<p>I have a similar story to yours and a rep from UCLA told me that as long as i included it in the personal center and improved my grades afterwards, i am ok.</p>

<p>Keep me informed if you have any news or questions.</p>

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<p>your a transfer? why would you even apply to UCR? UCR worst undergrad univ</p>

<p>well your decision to UCI would prolly be around a slight reach though</p>

<p>outstanding ec's and volunteer work might influence/tip in your favor</p>

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<p>aebeys: Thanks for the information. I can't help worrying because these three schools are my only options since I haven't taken speech. I guess I'll have to wait it out. I'd really like to go to UCSD and I'm afraid my only chances will be through an appeal. </p>

<p>uclover8: UCR might not be the best of the UC schools, but it might end up being the best that I can get into with my GPA. UCR will be better than staying at a community college.</p>

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<p>a UC stays a UC: one might be more competitive or popular but it's the same system. </p>

<p>Slightly -- I am very worried too but your improvement says a lot about you. you got great grades after that means nothing makes you stop achiving your goals and believe that's what they are looking for in a person.</p>

<p>Mine all are pending. i am worried too, but don't stress out too much.</p>

<p>How many UC's did you apply to?</p>

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<p>lf i have igetc done, i think SB will take u.</p>

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<p>I only applied to UCR, UCI, and UCSD. I am IGETC certified and have completed all of the lower division requirements for my major with A's.</p>

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<p>Don't worry you do have an equal chance as others.</p>

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<p>thats odd, u apply to UCR over SB. SB is the only school that claims to accept everyone w/ IGETC and 60 units automaticly. I'd take advantage of that. EVenthough i think UCR will take u too.</p>

<p>good luck</p>

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<p>:( I was not aware of that agreement with SB.</p>

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<p>don't feel bad, i always lack info too which made me make tons of mistakes too. </p>

<p>Thats why i try to hang around online message boards and talk to conselors.</p>

<p>I know a lot of my friends know some good info, but they don't share much. lol</p>

<p>remember u can always reapply next year if u're not satisfied w/ where u get in.</p>

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<p>if you don't get in you can always appeal and you'll have a much better chance of getting in. </p>

<p>highschoolda is right there is such an agreement with SB, i found out about it from my counsl.</p>

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<p>Will I be able to appeal a decision based on the fact that after the current semester my GPA will move from 2.98 to 3.36? Or will I have to apply for the Spring 2006 term with those grades? Arg, I'd hate to have to stay at my college right now. Plus, I don't know what else I'd take since I've satisfied all of my requirements.</p>

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<p>As far as i know you appeal for Fall 2005 and you do have to include that your GPA jumped that much.</p>

<p>Hey why don't you call one of the UC's and ask them and i am sure they will explain you in detail.</p>

<p>Good luck</p>

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<p>oh i forgot don't worry now, just wait and see if you got in or not then you start worrying about the appeals.</p>

<p>just relax and wait</p>

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<p>Thanks aebeys. I appreciate your optimism.</p>

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<p>Wow! UCI accepted me. Still waiting on UCR and SD. I didn't think I had a chance. This feels nice :)</p>

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<p>slightly stoopid, congratulations :)::):):)</p>

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<p>slightly, what are ur stats? and keep me posted on san diego</p>