Psychology major transfer to UCLA or USC chances?

Transfer Students
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Hi guys! I’m a hopeful UCLA or USC (UCLA first choice) student applying for Fall 2016 as a transfer student from a ccc. I’m so nervous! I’ve been reading these chance threads for the past few nights trying to find one similar to mine but couldn’t, so here we go! Thanks in advance!

Major: Psychology

GPA: 3.95

Major GPA: 4.0

Pre-req classes: will be complete by end of this semester.

IGETC: will be complete by the end of spring.

ECs: not too many except for being a volunteer counseler for TeenCentral.org.

Personal statements: id say pretty good, still have some revising to do.

Other Circumstances:

  • I’m the first person to go to college from my family.
  • came to America as a refugee when I was 7.
  • I come from a single parent home with low income which means I’ve been working since I was 16.
  • working 25-28 hours a week while going to school for the past 3 years.
  • overcame severe depression
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BUMP.

Major: Psychology

GPA: 3.66

Major GPA: 3.88

Pre-Req Classes: Will be complete by the end of the semester.

IGETC: Will be complete by the end of the Spring.

TAP: Yes

EC: Ambassador for 2 charity organizations that are recognized by the World Health Organization, Volunteer at a Clinic, Un-paid tutoring

Work Experience: Work 20+ hours as a tutor on my campus

Personal Statement: 7.5-8/10.

Other Circumstances: I graduated high school early (mid-junior year) & started college immediately after. I’m in the honors program on my campus and on the Dean’s List.

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Post in the UC Transfers sub-forum. :slight_smile: