out of state CC>>>CCC>>tag uc's??!

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>hi,
1-so I am at a cc at virginia and I will finish my second year at my community college, can I transfer to CCC for my 3rd year and be eligible for tag or tap , I plan to stay 1 year (2 semesters) at ccc and finish 30+ there, I am not a california resident. </p>

<p>2-what is the course repeat policy for uc tag transfers? , I got 2f's and repeated them and have now 2B's, are they calculated on my uc transfer gpa, and would i be disqualified from tag if i get an F even if I repeated the course?</p>

<p>it would be great if u can provide sources.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p><a href=“MiraCosta College | 404”>https://www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/transfercenter/downloads/UCI%20TAG.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
“Who does not Qualify for tag? …any coursework from an out-of-state college/university.”</p>

<p>Honestly I think this plan is kinda crazy. First of all you won’t get gain in-state residency if you are enrolled in university. Second of all you already have 2 yrs of CC out of state. How many more classes or units do you even need to transfer? You are better off just applying to the UCs directly. With that said I would look into other large publics that are easy to get into like University of Michigan. Sometimes you gotta be realistic.</p>

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<p>I did a year at an OOS CC, a year at a CCC, then transferred to Berkeley.</p>

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<li> Yes, you can do another year at a CCC. Keep in mind that the UC you transfer to will cap you at 70 transferred semester credits (just the number of credits completed, you still get subject credit) so you’ll still have to do another 2 years after transferring to a UC. You also need at least 60 units completed by the fall you intend to transfer, but I’m guessing you’re doing okay on that. Also, TAG stuff is due in September, and apps in November… know your deadlines, they’re early!</li>
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<p>One thing to keep in mind: I assume you want instate tuition at UC, so you should look into that soon. I remember the requirements called for about a year’s worth of residency and a whole lot of other stuff. For me, residency was pretty easy because my parents moved too, but it’s usually pretty complicated (physical presence, intent to stay, financial independence, etc), so if you don’t want to pay OOS tuition, start planning now.</p>

<p>TAG: You should be fine, given your GPA is okay. Personally I don’t have any experience with failed classes, but I believe if you retook them (at the same school) then the F doesn’t count towards your GPA? Either way, you’ve got a passing grade in the class now, so it shouldn’t disqualify you.</p>

<p>Also, being OOS doesn’t disqualify you for TAG. Different UCs have different policies so you’ll have to do some research, but I was able to TAG UCSC without a problem, and I had a year’s worth of OOS CC credit.</p>

<p>Two more things you should know about…
IGETC: IGETC is a CCC thing, allowing you to complete GE requirements. Most of the UCs will accept it for most majors. But it was something I’d never heard before and you may want to look into it, depending on your major. The specific courses you’ll need vary by CCC.</p>

<p>Assist: assist.org lets you see what pre-reqs you need for your major, along with their articulations. Pre-reqs are pretty important in terms of admissions, so you should be completing as many as you can.</p>

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<p>hmm…so if I go there for a year then transfer to uc without tag, will they consider me as ccc transfer? cause I know that uc take ccc transfers as first priority, cause I want to go to one of the UC’s especially UCLA is my dream, but out of states transfers are like 3%</p>

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<li>thanks faliure622 , I want to ask u how was the transition from OOS cc to CCC? how did u apply for tag if u only stayed in ccc for one year, cause u need at least 30 credit from ccc to apply for tag and its due in september 2013 for fall 2014 transfers.?</li>
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<p>Again, every school has different rules for TAG. You can only TAG one school. I only applied to 4 schools, and decided to TAG UCSC: [UC</a> Santa Cruz Transfer Admission Guarantee (UCSC TAG)](<a href=“http://admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/transfer-students/tag.html]UC”>http://admissions.ucsc.edu/apply/transfer-students/tag.html)
Note that the requirements are different… for UCSC, by spring you need 60+ transferable units, 30 of which must be from a CCC. And they allow students from other schools to apply. Some schools will not let you TAG, others TAG won’t be a good fit for your major/coursework. You need to look into this for each UC individually because each one has different rules.</p>

<p>No, you don’t need TAG to get priority, though TAG makes a nice safety net. And yes, you’ll be considered a CCC student. At least, I’m fairly certain I was… there’s no way I would’ve gotten into Berkeley (EECS) otherwise.</p>

<p>The transition was… uh, not good. I went from semesters to quarters. Ironically enough, I’m back on semesters now. I moved across the country. I had coursework that didn’t transfer, and I had series of courses that got cut in half. I had worst priority for registration, though still managed to get all my classes. The counselors at my CCC were awful… back in Maryland, they were helpful and pretty good at understanding individual situations, they gave good advice, helped with forms, etc. The advisers at my CCC required students to wait for hours on end to speak with someone, then know how to transfer coursework, couldn’t clear pre-reqs, didn’t know what to do with AP forms, gave me wrong paperwork to fill out, couldn’t advise on UC/transferring, etc. Was pretty bad, which is part of why I ended up on this site. (Another tip, if you need a pre-req cleared at a CCC, go to the department office, not the general admissiony people.) That’s what stuck with me most from it. In terms of coursework, well, that’ll pretty much be the same at any CC. My school back in Maryland was a little bit better I think, but still similar. Oh, and I was stuck paying ridiculous OOS tuition at my CCC, that sucked. But transferring from CC to Berkeley was a MUCH bigger jump, and a lot harder to adjust to… though still doable, if you’re willing to work for it.</p>

<p>Also, keep in mind that UCLA is a very competitive school, even if you’re coming from a CCC. I’m pretty sure they don’t have TAG either. So even if you move out here for school and jump through all the hoops, there’s still a fair chance you won’t get into your dream school.</p>

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<p>What is your GPA? TAG is basically for people, for lack of a better term, screwed up and are under ~3.7 GPA. Above that and you are golden into any UC. Below that it’s kind of a gamble and TAG can guarantee you a spot at a mid-teir UC. FYI UCLA doesn’t even do TAG. They have TAP but it isn’t exactly the something. Likewise for UCB. UCSD is canceling their TAG program. </p>

<p>Priority is given to CCC transfer (30+ units at a CCC) and CA residents. If you aren’t a resident you would have the same priority as an international student at a CCC. And you’d be paying OSS tuition too. 30 units at OOS tuition is something like $7,000. </p>

<p>Honestly for an OOS applicant you are better off just applying to schools that are relatively easy for OOS to get into. University of Michigan is one. USC is another. They’d be around the same cost as a UC at OOS rates except you’d save yourself a year at a CC.</p>

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<p>U of Michigan is very tough to get into for engineering, I have though of USC, but I heard bad things about their engineering program, I didn’t like USC campus and it’s location is horrible.</p>

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<p>Okay bomerr…just because the UC’s give CCC transfers priority does NOT mean that out of state applicants have a zero chance. TrustMeMan, we don’t know your stats so I can’t say whether you’re a competitive applicant or not. But if you have a high GPA (3.8 and up), you do have somewhat of a chance. </p>

<p>And Michigan is competitive.</p>

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<p>I don’t mind spending a year in ccc then 2 years to uc, cause my plan is to graduate in 3 years anyway.</p>

<p>I have looked into the cost for all this and calculated everything , and it’s really no big difference than if I go to any OOS university right away. so money is no big factor here</p>

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<p>500 people applied to UCLA as an out of state last year, 11 got admitted. 11 is pretty close to 0. So I mean, IF he wants to get into a UC, then being a CCC transfer is a good idea. Still with 2 yrs at another CC it really don’t make sense to do that as compared to just applying to schools that are easier to get into. (cough USC) </p>

<p>OP if you can’t get into U of Michigan engineering you have 0 chance at UCLA. Last year the average GPA accepted for engineering was 3.9. That is basically straight As with ever engineering course fulfilled and maybe 2 Bs.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys for ur help!!!</p>

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<p>so…is there is a difference between CCC cal resident transfer to UC , and CCC international student transfer to UC.? beside the tuition is there is difference on transfer priority?</p>

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<p>Are you an international student?
If you are, you won’t qualify for TAG.
Additionally, it’s not that easy to get California residency unless your family moves here or you are independent-over age 24 and have been working in California for two years. Otherwise, assume $50K per year at the UC’s.
UCLA is a tough school to get into. Their transfer acceptance rates are really low. If you are trying to beat the system by going through a CCC to avoid direct transfer from an OOS CC, they will note that. They’ve learned all of the tricks and if they feel you’re trying to game the system, then you will not be admitted.</p>

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<p>@ aunt bea, I’m a veteran who was stationed in California and I have been here for 6 years. 3 on base 3 off base. I’m independent, I have a California drivers license, I rent a place here and I voted here. Would I be classified as a resident for tuitions purposes? I was also allowed to tag for a UC if that helps.</p>

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<p>yeah I am an international student who spent 2 years in community college in Virginia
it says on this website:
[Transfer</a> Admission Guarantee for Fall 2014](<a href=“http://admissions.ucsd.edu/transfers/prep-programs/tag.html]Transfer”>http://admissions.ucsd.edu/transfers/prep-programs/tag.html)</p>

<p>"International students Can only have domestic (U.S.) coursework to be eligible for TAG; no international coursework is permitted.</p>

<p>does that mean I am qualified?</p>

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<p>Stan: You are considered to be a California resident if you are independent and have been paying California taxes and vote, you are good to go. You’re only allowed one school to TAG. As a service person, you probably qualify for other services as well.</p>

<p>Trust meMan: TAGs come with more stipulations and are usually made in advance with the CCC’s. They are doing away with TAG’s because they have more students than spaces available at the UC’s. Priority is given to established California residents. UCSD’s last TAG students applied this past quarter.</p>

<p>You will be paying full fees at the California CC’s and at the UC’s as well. Going here for 1 year, to try to get in through TAG process, to the UC’s, does not bode well for you. It takes a year just to put you in the program. Not everyone that applies for TAG gets that admission guarantee.. Since your CC is OOS, it does not have an articulation agreement with the UC’s, so the UC’s don’t have to accept a number of your courses. </p>

<p>Additionally, there are a maximum amount of units you can take for transfer, and because our community colleges are packed, you can’t get the classes you need, so you WILL be paying for 2 or even 3 years of community college with no UC guarantees if you are not accepted for TAG. Based on the info from both my dd’s friends, the CCc’s are very meticulous in the paperwork they require for TAG that will be forwarded to the UC’s.
“Failure” came here with his parents, so when his parents moved here and began to pay taxes, his residency was easier to establish. CALIFORNIA IS OUT OF MONEY AND IS more than happy to charge full tuition when it comes to OOS or international students. They will charge full fees. No financial aid for transfer international students.</p>

<p>In other words, you can’t game the system thinking you can get into the UC’s by just attending one year at the CCC’s. Every student who wanted a UC education from other states would be doing that. So Not happening. Try to directly transfer to the UC’s from your current college.</p>

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<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Thanks u guys for ur help and advice…so I guess I will apply as an oos cc transfer even though transferring to ucla is an OOS is almost impossible.</p>

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<p>any other advices!!??</p>