Semesters of Shame and Glorious Upward Trend

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>So, I am a "mature" transfer student with a pretty eventful CCC history. For the first 4-5 years following high school graduation, I accumulated an obscene amount of W's/D's/F's and several lapses between semesters. </p>

<p>Then about 2 years ago a light went on upstairs and I buckled down in a major way. I made up all of those shameful grades, completed IGETC, and now boast a fairly competitive 3.75 GPA. Unfortunately, those grades of shame remain on my transcript.</p>

<p>Question: Despite my current GPA, will my shameful past haunt me come admission time? Of course I intend to explain my heart away in the app and essay, but how much of an impact will that have? I know this is a question that should be directed to a counselor, but I wanted to get your opinions. Also checking to see if anyone can shed some light using their own experience of getting accepted even with a rough past.</p>

<p>*ENGL major UCLA/UCI if it matters</p>

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<p>I’m have a similar situation as yours and what i’ll be telling you is second hand advice so take it for what it’s worth…</p>

<p>Upward trends do get noticed much more than someone who has been say a straight A student. Personally, i think it could increase your chances if you can demonstrate in your writing the maturity you’ve gained so I think you should be fine =]</p>