(PLEASE GIVE ME ELDERLY ADVICE!) CCC->UCLA (econ/bus. econ major)??

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<p>Ok, so I can definitely get a 4.0 at my community college, but then I stumbled upon something called the honors program->TAP??
Well, it's my first semester, and everything is really easy-going. So, I was wondering if going for TAP would significantly boost my chances of transferring to UCLA. Also, I've never taken an honors course here so I'm not sure about how easily I can get an A there, so I MIGHT get one or two B's if I join the honors program (to safely assume). That would make my GPA go down to around a 3.9 something or 3.8? Is getting a 4.0 with no honors better than a 3.8 (at minimum) with honors?
Also, right now I have very little EC's.
I'm TRYING to get a job, and it's very bleak... I've applied everywhere and my mom's picky so I'm limited to looking within a 5 mile radius. So, I'm just volunteering (to fill up my spare time) at a couple of places like the Library tutor center and a hospital for terminally ill patients. Do they care if you are in clubs and have a lot of EC's? What other things would you recommend me do to improve my chances to transfer there?</p>

<p>Also my backup transfer goal is UCI, is that an easy shot for me?</p>

<p>I love you guys, thanks for reading and helping me out.</p>

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<p>Lots of questions…simple answers tho.</p>

<p>Do TAP, it is your best friend for UCLA. Yes Honors classes are more difficult (more reading) but If you are truly that talented and “cruising” at CC then u better and can ace them. Generally speaking, 4.0 beats anything and thats what you want for not only UCLA but all schools u may wanna apply to. As far as EC’s just have a good mix and leadership positions are good but dont sacrifice grades for them</p>

<p>BTW UCI is so easy to get into, just tag…done</p>