<p>i’m pretty sure some uc’s accept sophmore transfers (<60 units) though i know cal definitely doesn’t…and of the uc’s that do, they only accept a few…</p>
<p>I will have 67 credits after the spring semester but I took 8 credits of math under calculus (algebra) and a 1 credit seminar that I know won’t transfer. I’m hoping my GPA will help my chances</p>
<p>^ At my JC Pre-Calculus (College Algebra + Trig) is a UC transferable course. I would expect it should count for you as well.</p>
<p>Hey everyone, I would love a chance if at all possible. I’ve asked for chances before, but posted my GPA as a 3.57 (thinking I would receive all A’s this past semester). You guys will probably think I’m making excuses, but regardless I received a B in my sociology class for reasons that are unclear to me. I’m appealing on January 4th, but in case that doesn’t work, here are my stats:</p>
<p>CCC transfer (norcal)
UC GPA: 3.51
Major: Psych for UCLA and Philosophy for Cal
EC’s: volunteered 130 hours at elderly assisted living center. 25 hours tutoring kids.
Essays: solid. #2 essay: explained my first poor semester at my CC.
upward trend is good. I had 1 D my first semester at my CC. since then all A’s and B’s. This past semester I had 5 A’s and 1 B in 18 units.</p>
<p>I would love to go to Cal. UCLA would be great too. I do have TAG’s to UCSD and Davis, but Cal/UCLA are the targets. </p>
<p>Do I have a solid shot at either school?</p>
<p>@mbe16- Obviously in everywhere [strong GPA, good EC’s], with the exception if UCLA, where I still think you’ll be a competitive applicant. </p>
<p>@emilsinclair9- I’m not sure about Berkeley, but your GPA is a bit low for psychology at UCLA. The average admitted psych transfer student at UCLA last year had a 3.70.</p>
<p>Major: Anthropology
UC GPA: 3.68
Applying to: UCLA, Berkeley, UCSD, UCSB
Prereqs: 3/3 completed. 2 A’s and 1 B.
IGETC: Completed after spring.
TAG/TAP: UCSD, UCSB
ECs: 1 year of AmeriCorps. National Community Service award. 2,000+ hours of community service, Phi Theta Kappa, Special recognition from the City of LA for community service.
Essay: 9/10
Other: First generation college student, worked since I was 16 (not that this is anything special, but I’ve always been employed, which I’ve heard they like)</p>
<p>Evan! You are so in! :)</p>
<p>@ theregoesevan you are inn</p>
<p>Major: Philosophy
UC GPA: 3.6
Applying to: UCLA, Berkeley, USC, UCSB, UCSD
Prereqs: Done in spring
IGETC: Done
TAG/TAP: TAG (SD,SB)
ECs: Philosophy tutor, Basketball coach
Essay: Decent, not amazing</p>
<p>If you have a GPA of 3.7+, pre reqs and IGETC completed, do you really need someone else to tell you your chances of getting in? Come on. You already know you’re in.</p>
<p>Major: Double in Political Science and History
UC GPA: 3.98
Applying to: UCSD, UCSC, UCSB, UCLA, UCB
Prereqs: Done by spring
IGETC: Done next quarter
TAG/TAP: UCSD and UCSB
ECs: Work 15hrs a week for the city, tutor on campus, president of club, guitar
Essay: 8.5/10 wrote about job
Other: completing 2 years in 1 year with AP credit</p>
<p>Major: Physics
UC GPA: 4.0
Applying from: UCSD
Applying to: Berkeley
Prereqs: Done by Spring
EC: No significant ones
Essay: Won’t hurt or help
Other: A+ in every math/physics class but 1. Rank 1 in all my physics classes.</p>
<p>kaytee you are so me! I’m the same double major and I’m transferring in one year . . . I hope we’ll both get in!</p>
<p>Major: History
UC GPA: 3.31
Applying to: UCLA, UCSB, UCSD
Prereqs: Already Finished
IGETC: Done by Spring
TAG/TAP: I am TAG for both UCSB and UCSD as well as TAP for UCLA.
Essay: 8.5/10
Can anyone please tell me my chances?</p>
<p>@whoshuu 90% in at Berk, anyone who can get a 4.0 as a physics major at UCSD definitely deserves to get in at Berk.</p>
<p>I have : </p>
<p>Major: Biological science
CC GPA: 3.66 (3.9 last year, last semester I got B in all Chem, bio and second English, so it drops me down to 3.66)
Applying to: UCLA, UCB, UCSD, UCI, UCD, UCSB, UCM, UC Santa Cruz.
Prereqs: all general chem, for this spring : first OChem, Biochemistry, Genetics, no Physics, no Cal 3.
IGETC: Finished
TAG/TAP: UCI, UCSD (but not applicable since I’m international), UCD TOP, UCLA TAP, UCM TAG, UCSD TAG.
ECs: non working experience since I’m international so I can’t work. Volunteer in health program during summer at college and interacted with disable patients, volunteer teaching Vietnamese in temple, TA for bio classes, participating in doctor of tomorrow club.
Essay : tried my best, got proofread by friends many times, so virtually mistake free.<br>
Other: Took 2 Bio classes, all got B, chem 1 A and 1 B. Two English classes 1 A and 1 B. The rest are As. </p>
<p>I’m worried the worst last semester will prevent me from going to UC while I could be the competitive candidate with 3.9 gpa. Need advices and comment on my situation…</p>
<p>Thank you guys !!</p>
<p>Major: Design (Visual communication emphasis)
UC GPA: 3.06 cumulative
Applying to: just UC Davis
Applying from: Sacramento City College
Prereqs: almost done, I am taking 2 more GE classes for the spring along with an art class for my major
IGETC: didn’t do it
TAG/TAP: I didn’t do it because my decision to apply was spur of the moment and it’s already too late
Essay: the 1st one was about how I went from a journalism to design major (and how I started making websites for fun when I was 10), the activities I had directly related to design, etc. and the 2nd one was about trying out for the cheer team twice and making it the 3nd time and how that taught me perseverance and not giving up, etc.
ECs: Campus Crusade for Christ, writer and designer for The Express (SCC’s newspaper), cheer team, worked part time as a tutor for the Mac computer lab</p>
<p>I REALLY hope I get in!!! I decided at the last minute to apply. If I had wanted to go there earlier I would’ve worked a lot harder and tried to get into TAG.</p>
<p>@kenhung: you’re pretty much in all of them, especially if you did lots of TAG/TAP programs…with Berkeley, you have a decent chance, but I’m not sure because, well…it’s Berkley. But good luck I hope you get in!!</p>
<p>Major: Global Studies
UC GPA: 3.40
Applying to: UCSB, UCLA, UCSD, and UCI
Prereqs: Completed 1/2, and will be finished by the end of winter session
IGETC: Certified by end of Spring 2010
TAG/TAP: None
ECs: Treasurer of Phi Theta Kappa, 60+ community service hours, and work full time
Essay: Pretty good. I talked about how my experience of working in my family’s business has shaped me of the person who I am today.
Other: UCSB is my first choice and then LA, SD, I.</p>
<p>Major: Cultural Anthropology, Medical Concentration
UC GPA: 3.80
Applying to: Berkeley, UCLA, Irvine, Davis, Santa Barbara
Prereqs: All Completed
IGETC: Completed
TAG/TAP: no
ECs:
o Worked in the medical field for 1 year as an EMT for a local ambulance company.
o Treasurer, Gamma Beta Phi (College Honor Society)
o Photographer, Canyon Call (My colleges publication)
o Won 1st place Feature news photo for my college @ JACC (Journalism Association of Community Colleges)
o Currently employed by my college as an English Tutor
o Varsity Runner - Two years Cross Country runner in High School
o Completed Several Service Learning projects for a lot of community service hours
Essay: I wrote it, I think it was good :)</p>
<p>Other: I received only one C in college, in my Polisci Class. I re-took the same class at another community college because I believed I could replace the C. I got an A in the class, but had to list both the C and the A in my UC Application. I’m not sure whether they will cover the C with the A, or which one they will count, or what. If you have any info on this, please let me know.<br>
(If they count the A, I have a 3.91 GPA, as opposed to a 3.8).</p>
<p>Major: Sociology
UC GPA: 3.61
Applying to: UCLA, UCB, UCSD, UCB, UCI, UCD
Prereqs: (by spring) 3/4 for LA (maybe 4/4 if I petition), 3/3 for UCB, no prereqs available for UCSD
IGETC: Done by Spring
TAG/TAP: TAP Done by Spring, no TAG (didnt have math classes finished before Fall)
ECs: Tutored, volunteer hours totaling over 1000, honors club at Pierce, Black belt, National history day state finals, AMC 10/12 school winner
Essay: 8/10
Other: Have not completed any prereqs yet, will finish by spring</p>
<p>Thanks in advance :]</p>
<p>Major: Sociology
UC GPA: 3.93 (One B in a psychology class)
Applying to: UC Berkeley (just one)
Prereqs: Completed by Spring
IGETC: Completed by Spring
TAG/TAP: Neither
ECs:-4 years Lifeguard/ Swim instructor for City
-2 years Candystriper for hospital
-1 year secretary and publicity chair for honors psychology club at my CC
Essay: 9/10 (spent a lot of time on it)
Other: Noted that I only applied to UC berkeley for financial and situational reasons and based one of the essays on my love for the school itself. </p>
<p>**Also what do you guys think about my grade trend? I had a 4.0 up until this semester I got a ‘B’ in psychology of abnormal behavior. Also, this is was the first semester I took a full load of classes (16 units). Before this semester I had taken about 6-9 units a semester. (This is technically my first year at CC, I was taking classes during highschool so I was able to finish my units in 1 year instead of 2.)
Anyways, sorry this is so long but if you have any ideas about my situation, please let me know! Thank you!</p>
<p>“Other: Noted that I only applied to UC berkeley for financial and situational reasons and based one of the essays on my love for the school itself.”</p>
<p>Pretty stupid and audacious. I hope you applied to a local cal state.</p>
<p>I believe you are pretty much in, given you can write a great and compelling essay. I hope your essay about “my love for Berkeley” is not corny. </p>
<p>-2 years Candystriper for hospital </p>
<p>bonus points in my book. There are also many other factors. But nothing is a guarantee in this world. I hope when you apply to graduate school you don’t just apply to Harvard.</p>