Should i attend a community college than transfer to a Uc?

<p>so far i’ve got accpeted into Merced, Santa Cruz, & Riverside. However, i was rejected from Davis & i’m still waiting for Irvine’s decision. =[</p>

<p>Davis was my first choice, i was so sad when i got rejected. I’m considering going to a community college for 2 years then transfering to a better UCD or UCLA. Should i just go to one of the Uc i was admitted to? (most likely santa cruz) or should i go to a commuity college then trasfer. i’m so confuse !</p>

<p>Major- Legal Studies/international relations.</p>

<p>CC and then transfer. If you really regret so much not going to UCD, then you go for it. And I happen to know many CCs have Guaranteed Transfer Options with UC Davis. Good luck.</p>

<p>...from the UC</a> Davis website...</p>

<p>What admissions priority do you grant to students who want to transfer to your campus from another UC campus versus other four-year institutions?</p>

<p>Highest priority is given to California community college transfer applicants with 60 semester (90 quarter) units. Priority is next given to junior-level transfer students from other UC campuses and other four-year institutions in and out of California.</p>

<p>Transfers:</a> Selection Process</p>

<p>UC</a> Davis Transfers from Community Colleges</p>

<p>thanks a lot Pxalpine & Gsp<em>silicon</em>valley !</p>

<p>i was wondering when i apply for grad school, do students who attend a university all 4 years have an advantage over students who transfer in?</p>

<p>Go to a CC and transfer if you will change your studying habits or other aspects affecting your grades.</p>

<p>bel0ved002: I've spent a lot of time thinking about this issue as well. If I got into every UC I applied to, I would have gone to UCLA. On 3/10 I learned I was rejected. It was six long days til I heard from the next UC and I had plenty of time to think it over. I've been accepted to UCD, UCSB, UCSD, and UCSC and know I will attend one of those instead of waiting two years at a CCC for UCLA.</p>

<p>One of my reasons for deciding to attend a different UC next year as a freshman is the fact that I plan on going to grad school (MBA) like you. Where you go as an undergrad doesn't make a huge difference, especially when we are talking about the UC system. I also stopped to think if going to UCLA for only 2 years would be better for me than attending a different UC for 4 years. College is a once in a lifetime experience and it's clear to me that I want to enjoy it as long as possible, meaning 4 years instead of 2.</p>

<p>Also look at the fact that UCSC is ranked number 28 and UCR is number 38 among public universities in the U.S., which are respectable numbers. Here's my summary: if you think waiting 2 years for UC Davis is worth it, do it. But if you want the full 4 years of experience, head to one of the other well ranked UCs you were accepted to. Best of luck with your decision!</p>

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isn't there a program at UCR where you can transfer to UCLA after two years and graduate there without taking the test? i think i heard somewhat about that plan but not so clear. do you know anything about it? my dream school is UCLA too.</p>

<p>realllllly? that would be awesome. nope, i don't know anything about this plan. Does anyone else know anything?</p>

<p>thanks batman32c & blueprints!</p>

<p>yes, that's what a lot of people at my school are doing. my friend is leaning towards UCR over UCD because of that program. so like two years at UCR and then the last two at UCLA, but you need to maintain a certain GPA. go find out about.</p>

<p>EDITED: oops i just took a look at your major and the program i was talking about only applies to medical students. this is because UCR does not have a medical school yet. would anyone else like to add to my findings?</p>

<p>ohh, alright. thanks blueprints !</p>

<p>i was wondering if anyone knows if ap credits can be used at a community college?</p>

<p>Make sure you really are dedicated to going to Davis if you want to go the CC way. I had a friend who was distraught that he was rejected from UCB. He got accepted to UCLA, UCSC, and UCI, but was still determined to getting into Berkeley. So he took the CC way. Now, after two years, he realized he doesn't want to go to Berkeley anymore, and now he's a current third year at UCSC regretting the missed out experiences of his first two years of "real" college.</p>

<p>thanks Yen, i've thought long & hard about the cc path. But i don't think i can be truly happy at UCSC, UCM or UCM. If i do end up going to UCSC, its because i want the full 4 years college experience not because i really want t go there for the school. However, i told myself that i can still have that experience with droms & evertyhing once i trasnfer to a UC as a junior, although, my experience will be cut short.</p>