<p>I've been living in california for about a year and a half now, and i've been attending a CCC for that long with the intention of transferring to ucla engineering next fall. At this point, i have an option of becoming a california resident, or I can stay a a resident of ohio. </p>
<p>My question is this: would it be easier to get into ucla saying that i'm an out of state resident, or getting california residency and saying that im a california resident. keep in mind that i attend a CCC. </p>
<p>I think it might be easier for an out of state student since (i think) they have separate and limited spots reserved for out of state students, international students, and instate students. And I'm also assuming that it might be tougher for an international student who attended a CCC for two years to get into ucla since there seem to be so many international students that would be competing for their limited spots. I'd appreciate any help.</p>
<p>Are you going to be considered a CCC transfer? Either way, you want to be a california resident. Do you really want to pay that enormous out of state tuition at a UC?</p>
<p>I get the impression that the most advantageous transfer class is simply the CCC transfer candidate. I haven't heard any mention that you get to compete for OOS spots as well as CCC transfer spots, and even if you could I'd say that if you can't make it as a CCC transfer then you're probably not going to stand a chance in the OOS competition; it's much tougher.</p>
<p>Either way I would be a CCC transfer since all of my units are from a CCC, the only question is my resident status. I'm assuming most of the out of state competition doesn't attend a CCC.</p>
<p>I could see how there could be a potential blind spot there that you could work into. My guess is that you'll be considered either as a CCC transfer student or as an 'other' student. I don't think that having attributes similar to the 'other' people will throw you into the 'other' pile, or get you considered in both piles.</p>
<p>I guess that nobody here can really answer whether it will be advantageous or not. If money is not an issue to you, then I'd suggest asking the admissions department at the school if maintaining your out of state residency will harm your chances as a CCC transfer student. If they say no, then it could only help--though again I'll guess it's a slim chance. I guess you could set yourself up for CA residency following your first term.</p>
<p>Too late for the edit. I meant to say not that it could only help, but that it will either do nothing for you or help. But, again, I'm guessing it would be a waste of money, confusion, and some might say it's disingenuous.</p>
<p>Residency is only considered for the registration fees and minimum requirements for admissions. A non-resident applicant must have a minimum 2.8 GPA versus the minimum of 2.4 for California applicants. Note that this is the minimum GPA for eligibility we recommend you have a higher GPA to be selected at the more competitive campuses. Please contact UCLA to discuss this choice. I can only think of significant monetary differences for becoming a California Resident or not.</p>