<p>I finish soon 50 semester credit points from a California junior college, with a GPA of 3.88.
I have a SAT of 1300/1600 (730 Math, 570 English, after 3 years in USA).
SAT I MAth 780
SAT II MAth 730</p>
<p>What California universities will accept my transfer for a major in MATH, in order to become a high school teacher? I am very old and I did not do sports, community work, volunteering, etc, etc.</p>
<p>Where do I have a chance?</p>
<p>you posted a thread like this one already.</p>
<p>U can apply to cal states. Cal State Northridge still accepts apps i believe. go to csumentor.org</p>
<p>U can apply for fall 2007 in november if u want to go to UC's like UCLA, UCSD, etc/</p>
<p>You could apply to any top schools and expect to be fairly competitive. Try top UCs for sure.</p>
<p>with a 3.88, it is very competitive GPA ... i believe if you can get more than 60+ semester units with many lower division course work done at a community college, then you should definitely apply to the University of California (UCs) system. I don't think they use "age" as an admission criterion so being old can still let you be a student nonetheless. Take into account that many universities value diversity on their campuses too! </p>
<p>I'm math major, too. If you need more info... feel free to post your questions here :)</p>
<p>age won't be too much of an issue. You've got a great chance at all the UCs and CSUs.</p>
<p>Thanks, Kevin, and thanks to all of you who replied me in a nice, civilized manner . I accidentaly posted the same question under "What are my chances?" (not "Transfer") rubric, and received quite a different type of replies...</p>
<p>i think age will be an issue but it will definitely benefit you since you will probably be seen as a more mature person/student. I think you're a shoe in for the top UC's. However, if you want to be a teacher, the Cal states do a good job at placing teachers into schools. I know that half of the teachers for my highschool were cal state alumni. If you get a scholarship (which you probably will) to the cal states i would look into that.</p>
<p>When you apply to UCs, you should mention about your career about becoming a high school mathematics teacher, too. What courses are you taking now?</p>
<p>With 60 units as a CC transfer you are no longer required to submit SAT scores. I never took the SAT got a 3.6 at CC, used the IGETC transfer pattern and got into every UC I applied to (ucla, cal, ucsd, uci).</p>
<p>I took the SAT's before going to the Community College.
I didn't know how the system works till the moment I started to study there.</p>
<p>During the summer semester I will complete all of the 24 lower division classes of the Math major, by taking Linear Algebra and Differential Ecuations.</p>
<p>My main problems seem to be the two application essays. If I decide to apply to UC, how would I answer to the first one:
"Tell us about a talent, experience, contribution or personal quality you will bring to the University of California."</p>
<p>and what I will answer to the second:</p>
<p>"Discuss how your interest in the field developed and describe any experience you have had in the field such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities and what you have gained from your involvement."</p>
<p>I have serious family problems here and, except for trying to do some tutoring for my fellow students, at the Math Department, I have no idea how to fulfill the universities' requirements and expectations on EC activities. This is what worries me a lot. The idea that I am doing this huge studying effort and they will still reject me due to lack of "lidership qualities" or many others.</p>
<p>essays are not that important. Most UC say that academic performance is the most important criteria for admission.</p>
<p>U can explain it in one of the essays that u couldn't do much EC, most cc students don't have much either. JObs are the most common.</p>
<p>Where are u from?</p>
<p>Old student, if you're lacking ECs you can just use work experience. However, if you need something that shows leadership skills, just start your own club or group. Start an "old geezers trying to get into college" club or something.</p>
<p>Davis is VERY friendly to older transfers.</p>
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<p>Is 39 years old actually "old"? I mean, I know many students at my community college who are older and planning to transfer.</p>
<p>Alan Greenspan didn't get his degree till he was 59 years old. So I guess your never too old to get an education right?</p>
<p>I'm 1 year older than the typical sophomore class (1 year delay ever since I switched into engineering) but I guess it isn't so bad after all. I just can't wait to graduate and get a job.</p>
<p>You should consider the first question an opportunity and exploit it. As you've suggested, there's a lot you've been through in your life. Now, what have you learned from it? How are you different--unique--because of it? Show yourself off.</p>
<p>Do you have any place you'd prefer to transfer to?</p>
<p>Well since you talked about the personal statement questions I'm guessing you want to get into a UC. From what I see from my CC is a lot of Asian, mostly Vietnamese immigrants studying math and since you said you've been here for 3 years I'm guessing you're Vietnamese too or an Asian. I'm actually half Vietnamese. Sorry I'm digressing but anyways, your SAT scores and SAT II scores don't matter at all. I personally hate and suck at math and since you took them all and have a very high GPA, I applaud you. With that GPA you can get into any UC. You could try a transfer program that would better your chances. What you have to watch out for is if you're completing a transfer program but get way too many units because I heard UCs like it when you're in the 60-70 unit range when you transfer cause they like junior transfers more, but you'll still have a pretty good chance as a senior transfer. With your GPA, a good app, and your classes though I don't think it would be hard for you to get in with a Math major.</p>
<p>And knowing that you're weak in the English department, I would recommend you go to a writing tutor to help you with your application. CCs also have transfer centers that can help you with your applications. I'm not sure if all CC's have them, but you could go to another CC and ask theirs to help if yours doesn't.</p>
<p>i was just curious for older transfer students in their early to mid 20's, does that affect how u end up in choosing a transfer school?? Maybe stay closer to home due to convenience or maybe school or work commitements. or the location of the school doesnt matter and just chose the best school u get accepted in??</p>