<p>I have a dilema. I'm a 29 year old mom who dreams of attending UCI. I have been working so hard at my community college so that I can apply to UCI next fall.
I have read about the TAG program and wished so much that I could take advantage of such a great offer, but my school ( Coastline Community College) has told me they are not a TAG participating college (and transferring to another CC isn't an option for me). Well, the other day while browsing through the TAG section in the UCI website I saw that Coastline is listed as a participating college. I was shocked, and so excited. I called my school's transfer center and they said they don't think so. I saw my counselor and she said they have never used TAG for any UC. I called UCI and they said if it's listed in the website then it is. I don't know who to believe. Does anyone know how I could find out the truth? I mean, wouldn't a college know it if such a great opportunity was available to it's students?
Thanks for any input!</p>
<p>If you have good grades, you don't really need TAG
it's not that hard to get into UCI</p>
<p>:P</p>
<p>I know, but still. Right now my GPA is 4.0, but I still have 2 semesters to go, and one never knows...A TAG contract would guarantee me admission with a GPA as low as 3.0.
I stress a lot and this would give me peace of mind.</p>
<p>I would print off a screen shot of the list of participating colleges and then walk into your ccc and speak w/ the transfer center supervisor or director. I try not to ever speak w/ them over the phone because those are usually front desk individuals, student assistants or screeners. As an older student myself, I know I used all available resources for my transfer. </p>
<p>Are you only thinking about UCI or are you applying to other UC's?There are several really good programs out there. Davis has an excellent transfer program and Berkeley has a really good family student housing program.</p>
<p>luvtoolearn, thank you for the advice. That is what I'm gonna do.
Btw, I chose UCI because it's practically in my backyard. I've lived in Irvine for 14 years; my husband works here and my kids attend school here; so moving to another city isn't practical. It's either UCI or Cal State Fullerton...I think I deserve UCI.</p>
<p>Good for you, mom! What are you planning to study? When I think of UCI's strengths, I think compsci, biology and related sciences, philosophy, history, art and music...actually they have a lot of strong departments. Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>Thanks A.S.A.P. I really like the Psychology and Social Behavior major. I also plan to get my master's and teaching credential from there. They have a combined program where you can get both at the same time in about a year.</p>