<p>UCSD >>> JL50ish:
From everything I’ve read it’s easier to transfer from a CC to a UC than from a CalState to a UC.</p>
<p>Besides, once she starts at a particular 4 year school she may be better off, and more inclined, to complete her UG at that 4 year school rather than transferring since by then she’ll be somewhat established socially with friends, be in tune with the methods of the particular college, perhaps be involved in certain campus activities, jobs, research, etc.</p>
<p>Besides more - CalPoly SLO is a well respected school so other than the switch to commuting to save money I’m not sure there’s much to be gained from transferring to UCB after 2 years even if the transfer was to be permitted. <<<<</p>
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<p>I agree with you that going to SLO is a very fine and respected choice for her. I agree that she may want to stay there (and that would be just great!). The transfer option was only put forth because the OP seemed to really want her kid to go to Berkeley (which at this point, she would not likely be accepted.)</p>
<p>I really doubt that it is harder to transfer to a UC from SLO, than from a CC. My cousins all transferred from Cal State Fullerton to UCLA - no problem. UC’s have to look more fondly at a CalState transfer than a cc transfer, simply out of assumption that a CalState is a better school.</p>