<p>Actually I am from Europe, but from the same old type math school as the ones in China, Korea, Japan and other Asian countries.</p>
<p>Indeed, the problem with completing too many units is real. I will stop probably at 64, when I will finish both the GE and all the lower division requirements.</p>
<p>I wouldn't say that, in my situation, I can talk about preferences. There are so many limitations, from money to location and time management. I live in Bay Area and the best option seems to be UC Davis, despite the fact that I will have to commute a lot of miles. They offer a BS in Math for high school teaching (besides Applied Math and others) but I don't know if they will accept me.</p>
<p>Oh sorry about the thinking you're Asian thing but anyways with your stats I think you'll get in for sure, and for you UCD is a pretty good chance. Age doesn't matter at all. I had a college professor that tutored me in math when I was in highschool, his son was graduating from a Cal State that year and becoming a highschool math teacher. He was an immigrant too and he was pretty old too so I really don't see why you won't get in. As with the extra curricular you won't need much either. They emphasize that more for highschool applicants from what I've seen. I didn't have many ec's and I got into UCI with a horrible GPA. Just put in your tutoring or any small things you've done. Transfer centers and writing tutors on campus can help you with this a lot. I don't know you personally so I'm not sure how I can help you with your essay topics.</p>
<p>Why are you "sorry" about thinking that I am Asian? I am not sorry at all. And it doesn't matter at all what I am, as long as I behave and think as a HUMAN BEING.</p>
<p>Any way, the answers I received made me reach the conclusion that probably I will be in. Thank you all for your advices and your support, I feel more relaxed now.</p>
<p>ther is inded a limitation but is high... something like 80 or a 100. usually california unis want 60+ TRANSFERRABLE credits to be eligible for transfer. web sites specify.</p>
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<p>Oh, my mistake there. I just know that UCs prefer 60-70 semester units than say over 70. Or I've been told that by counselors and the transfer center at my school.</p>
<p>Don't forget Cornell University: the most friendly transfer school In their 2005 Commencement Address, there were 2 adults who did not graduate in high school. They were married actually: anyway, both of them received their GED's, and went to Cornell for undergraduate studies. </p>
<p>By the way, I think your pursing college at this age, is truly remarkable and inspirational. It tells us that even though now, you might not go to the best schools, but there still is hope later in life if you want to improve your situation or finally reach that goal that you never had in high school.</p>
<p>Oh, no. I am not enough smart for Cornell as I am not enough smart for
Stanford, university that still accepts applications till March 15. (Not to mention the sky high tuition).</p>
<p>These top Universities and others have (mainly) the duty to train people YOUNG LIKE YOU, with the future in front of them, not (almost) behind. By training you, you'll contribute to the society till retiring, meaning about 40 years. I will be able to do it only for 20....</p>
<p>Indeed, there is always hope in life.
When you grow older, the self actualization (self fulfillment) described in Maslow's pyramid of needs becomes critical. The key is ambition.</p>