I’ve just gotten a transfer rejection letter from UCLA and in typical fashion I am freaking out. As such, I’ve begun to plan out what my next year would look like if I got a string of rejection letters. Which brings me to my question: Since I’ve largely completed my run of community college (60+ units right now), is it possible for me to apply again next year? I have had an extremely successful spring semester with respect to extracurricular that I think could really help me in the application process but is it even something I could do? And if it is possible, would I have to do another year of community college or could I apply without being enrolled? I appreciate any and all feedback
Of course you can apply again next year.
What program did you apply for and what are your grades like?
You wouldn’t have to take a single class at a CC, so long as you meet all the requirements, which I assume you would if you already applied. If your grades were a little iffy, you could always take a few REALLY EASY (and interesting) online classes for easy A’s. Use RateMyProfessor and just find super easy classes, and try and get a handful of A’s. That, of course, is if your grades are a bit low.
If you just reapply and don’t change anything though, aren’t they kind of getting the same person? I mean, you’ll have some new extra curriculars, but how compelling are they? You’ll show determination though retrying, and you can write about it in your essays.
If it’s a great thing–at all–get your grades up. See how you can improve your ECs. Look at your application and see where you thing you were strong and where you think you were weak, and work on those weaknesses.
Have you been accepted to any other schools?
I would personally advice you to not get caught up with the prestige of a school and be open with attending other schools as well. If you are accepted to other schools, I would strongly advice you to attend one of them rather than waiting another year to get into UCLA. Be aware that even with improvements there is still a chance you might be rejected. In the end, it is your choice to make, but make sure you consider all your options before committing to another year at a community college. Good luck!
^^ what she said. I didn’t consider that, and you didn’t say. But it would be hard giving up an entire year’s worth of school (and, essentially, potential earnings post-degree) because you wanted UCLA so badly.
Did you get accepted anywhere else?