Looking for advice and options

Transfer Students
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I posted a thread in the non-trad forum but I’m looking for as much input as possible and it’s related to transfer so I thought I would ask here as well. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

I’m attending CSU Long Beach in my first semester after transferring over from my CC. I’ve only spent a short of amount time around here but I get the feeling it’s not the place for me and my chosen major (economics). The school seems pretty impacted because I was only able to get 9 units this semester and my adviser said there’s no guarantee things will get better next semester.

I’ve began looking into transferring to schools that will take more than 60 units so that the 9 units I’m taking now that don’t go to waste. I’m willing to go anywhere at this point that has a good reputation and a good foundation for my major or something along those lines of business and finance. Are there schools I shouldn’t bother with given my circumstances (will be 25 by fall admission) or that are out of my league? Are there schools that I should be looking into? I’m willing to travel anywhere if it’s worth it.

Here is my information
Transferable GPA = 3.64
Finished a lot/all of pre-reqs for major
Finished a large variety of gen ed requirements
Would have 69 units at time of transfer (60 from CC, 9 from my 4 year)

List of schools I’m currently looking into,
James Madison University
University of Pittsburgh
University of San Francisco
Chapman University
University of Washington
University of Oregon
UMass

I got into Fullerton but decided on Long Beach. Is it worth trying to get in there as a transfer? I always heard they were more or less the same.

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Fullerton is better in Business than Long Beach but I doubt you’ll find the experience noticeably different.
Chapman is a better experience but recruitment is weaker than Fullerton.
Rest of your unis are just your typical state uni. You’ll find the social life better at those schools but in terms of education it’ll vary and really depend on the school and recruitment will obviously be regional.

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@bomerr Are there any other schools you know of that I would be a viable candidate for?

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With a 3.64 you could probably get into more selective universities. The question is what are you looking for in school. If it’s too party then most of those schools would be a good idea to attend. If you are looking for job/recruitment then most of those are actually weaker then Fullerton. My friend at CSUF-Economics says that the FBI recruits econ majors there and Morgan Stanley hires accounting/finance majors, and Big 4 recruits accounting.

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My first concern would be that the rigor and reputation of the institution is good enough that it’s not detrimental to me when I apply for competitive masters programs. Second would be what you brought up which is recruitment and strength of program.

I’m mainly only familiar with California schools so I would apply to UCs but they only allow that once a year and my window has passed. Not sure about which out of state schools would consider me with my GPA.

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Is there anyone else out there who has any help or experience with this kind of thing? Am I really that likely to get into a place like U of Washington? I heard that they only admit 14% of transfers from 4-year.