<p>So, When a college looks at your GPA, do they determine your strength by looking at your overall gpa or just the UC transferable? I often see people post GPA but they usually do not indicate if it is overall or UC transferable. what is your opinion? thanks</p>
<p>The UCs only care about your UC transferable GPA.</p>
<p>thats what i was hoping, but a counselor claims they look at everything…? anyone can help</p>
<p>ok, iam sorry. i am having trouble understanding your question; are you wondering whether the schools you apply to for transfer look at your overall gpa or only gpa that you acquried during your time there? (minus gpa that might have transfered there from another institution?) if this is the question, then yes, they look at your overall gpa. :)</p>
<p>I have been at the same Community College, but i have completed both courses and UC courses. (california). So im still unsure on the importance…anyone have any hints they may have picked uP?</p>
<p>Only courses that are UC transferable count towards your transferable GPA. If you have bad grades in classes that are not UC transferable, that may not look great, but will not have an impact on overall transfer GPA.</p>
<p>I just found out from an admissions rep that certain colleges do look at your overall gpa as opposed to just the UC gpa. Thank you everyone for your input though, I guess it depends on where your applying</p>
<p>found the answer, thank you. Im posted it for reference
How is GPA used in the admissions process?
UCB: Most programs use the applicant’s overall GPA for consideration and selection. The
College of Letters and Science, however, uses the overall UC-transferable GPA.
UCD: The role of the GPA in admissions depends on the major. In selective majors, such as the
Biological Sciences and Psychology, both the overall GPA and the GPA for key courses
for the major are considered in the selection process. In majors that are not selective, only
the overall GPA is considered.
UCI: Generally, applicants with the highest grades overall (including published prerequisites)
are admitted. In selective majors both the overall and specific GPAs for prerequisite
courses are considered in the selection process.
UCLA: The role of the GPA in admissions depends on the major. For applicants to majors in all
Life Sciences, Economics and Psychology, both the overall GPA and the GPA for the
courses required for major preparation are considered in the selection process. In other
majors, only the overall UC-transferable GPA is considered.
UCM: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses.
UCR: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses. Selective majors such as those in the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of
Engineering also review the GPA in specific, lower-division preparation courses. All
majors in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and the Business
Administration major require a GPA higher than that required for UC eligibility.
UCSD: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses. Selective majors in the School of Engineering review GPA for admission to the
major.
UCSB: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses. Selective majors require a GPA higher than the GPA required for campus
admission.
UCSC: Admissions decisions are based primarily on the overall GPA in UC-transferable
courses. Some selective majors require a GPA in major-preparation courses that is
higher than the GPA required for campus admission.
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