<p>I was rejected by my two schools of choice, and I'd rather wait than compromise. Therefore, I am here asking you sexy, knowledgeable forum-goers for advice on how to most quickly improve my chances of transfer, so allow me to fill you in.</p>
<p>I went to a CCC with most of my pre-reqs out of the way, as I had passed seven AP tests with a score of "4." I was lazy, and resentful of my environment, so I completed courses with a minimal amount of effort.</p>
<p>In hindsight, I wish I had failed them, because the UC transfer system does not factor repeats of "C" grades in to the GPA, and now I'm stranded with barely a 3.0 after completing all of the lower division math and physics courses. </p>
<p>Now, I know that if I retook any of my completed science courses and worked properly, I could earn an "A" grades, but with no consequence to my GPA. On the other hand, I could flood my transcript with units of lower division courses to bump my GPA, but they are superfluous credits...</p>
<p>Anyway, congratulations to all those who received good news this last month. You guys worked hard, and deserve it. Please help me be like you, even if it does take more time than I would like it to... I have emailed the individual departments I am interested in, but would still appreciate input.</p>
<p>I was juggling jobs and school, but was also ignorant in my assumptions up until recently. I was under the impression that after a UC transfer, CCC classes didn’t matter, and was therefore negligent. </p>
<p>CCC is factored in to the GPA medical schools look at, granted, they too are primarily concerned with upper division courses. However, I am confident that if I change my behavior now, I can still do whatever I want to.</p>
<p>In any case, if I do decide on a graduate program, I can remedy my mistakes as necessary, but for now, the problem detailed in the original post is more pressing, stressing, and relevant to me at this time.</p>
<p>The way to fix a GPA is to take more classes. :)</p>
<p>Also, if you have a high enough MCAT(?) I don’t think the medical schools will frown upon your GPA too much - that, and there’s many of them, many of them - including the privates like Touro university and stuff lol. </p>
<p>Last I checked, most people don’t check if their family doctor graduated Suma cum Laude from UCLA or UCSF lol. Ever notice a lot of doctors graduate from someplace you’ve never heard of in your life?yea.</p>
<p>Simple, and I love it, but I do have a concern. I had read that some individuals had difficulty transferring if they had too many units. I believe I am at the 60 mark, excluding AP credits. </p>
<p>If I do attend classes full-time for two more semesters, until the next transfer period, I will be over 90. Would that cause complications in my transfer, even if I would gladly surrender those credits?</p>
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I had over 170 units (I took about every AP test you can think of) and UCLA and Berkeley along with other UCs let me in. You can have a billion plus infinity units and they wouldn’t care. They will unit cap you regardless. </p>
<p>The unit cap only applies to those who have units from a 4-year college (each UC has their own rules on how the combination of CCC and 4-year college units are considered). You’re fine if they’re all from a CCC. The AP units won’t count against you either.</p>
<p>CCC students can only transfer a maximum of 105 units for unit credit anyways. You receive subject credit for everything over that.</p>
<p>Ask about academic renewal. After a certain amount of time you can get some grades removed. Most schools have this little known policy. Maybe you can make a compelling case for speeding up that period and retake some classes.</p>
<p>Never underestimate the power of nagging/petitioning/pestering until an exception is made. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot, guys and gals, you’ve already soothed a good deal of my worries. I knew you were the right group to attain this sort of general wisdom from!</p>
<p>If all your college units come from a california community college, the unit cap does NOT apply to you. There are many people who transfer into UCs with CC 100+ units.</p>
<p>I can sort of relate with you with the CC environment. It’s what you make out of it though. I actually was accepted by UCLA and Cal last year but I turned down the offers to stay at CC for another 2 years. The reasons for this was because I wanted to change my major and take pre-reqs for physical therapy graduate programs. I felt bitter about staying in CC for another 2 years, especially since the previous years I hated it there. The pros of staying definitely outweighed the cons of though (cheaper, high registration priority, different major, etc). I became more involved on campus and met a lot of cool people. Along with the new mindset, CC wasn’t such a bad place afterall and I think I’m gonna miss it once I transfer out now haha.</p>
<p>You can still raise your GPA if you ace all your classes from here on out. In a way, this can actually work to your advantage since you will have an upward grade trend and adcoms love seeing that. Don’t feel so bummed about not getting in or making mistakes. That’s life in general. Use that experience to keep moving forward in the right direction =)</p>