<p>Would UCB take into consideration that I have a GPA from another UC, therefore my grades are pretty competitive considering that it’s UC GPA? I’ve made honor roll and dean’s list quite a few times. I understand though that UCB is highly competitive…</p>
<p>@emilsinclair9</p>
<p>thanks so much for the help. i’m still trying to figure out the logistics of actually going through with a transfer and just needed a little guidance, so thank you. </p>
<p>as far as your questions…</p>
<p>berkeley and davis were my top choices when i was making my decision and, honestly, it was the hardest decision i have ever had to make. there are essentially good and bad things about both schools. For me, initially, my decision came down to campus/environment, as I preferred the davis campus to berkeley’s. I loved davis my freshman year, but, now that I am in my second year, I just don’t love it like I used to. I feel as though I have already exhausted all that davis has to offer and can no longer grow. Berkeley’s appeal is just that is has more to offer, now and later. I hate to admit it, but Berkeley really is the best - it’s the top ranked public university and well-known as well as well-respected worldwide. When I made my decision, I didn’t want to just immediately choose Berkeley because it was Berkeley, you know, like for bragging rights or something like that. So, in my decision, I made sure that I really considered all aspects of the college experience that I would reap from each university and I tried to leave name and prestige out of it. But, honestly, not a day has gone by that I don’t think about Berkeley and that ‘what if I had chosen to go there instead?’ scenario. There are moments where I regret it. At first, davis appealed to me more than berk because it seemed like it would provide me with a more legitimate and balanced college experience whereas berk seemed too stressful of an environment. Plus, the davis campus is awesome, especially in the spring. A good thing about davis, at least to me, is that it offers a small town sort of appeal. Even though there are 30,000+ students, you sort of feel like you know everybody and the community really revolves around the university. This is nice, since almost everyone living in davis is a student, so you are constantly surrounded by your peers. It has more of a laid back approach to everything, which I appreciate, so around midterm/final weeks the campus isn’t as hectic as I imagine Berkeley’s would be. Obviously, I can’t speak from experience from the Berkeley side of things, but my impression was that it is very competitive and stressful. Davis definitely has a more relaxing, enjoyable feeling to it. I suppose there are bad things about davis being so small town though. We have up and coming sports programs and are definitely on the rise, gaining a better reputation for ourselves, but I’m just not sure that that helps right now. I just feel like davis will always be second best to other schools, especially berk, and that in the future it will hurt more than it helps. I went for the experience initially and thought that davis would provide me with a positive experience. I thought I wanted to enjoy that stereotypical college experience and go to a good school in the process - best of both worlds. Davis just seemed to fit me better at the time, but now that I’ve been here, I feel as though Berkeley was a better fit. I think it just took being here to realize that. My decision is more of a personal thing, so I guess I can’t really tell you the good and bad about davis and what I dislike. I really like davis, but I just feel like Berkeley is even better for me. i suppose, for you, it depends on what your course of study will be and what exactly you’re looking for in a college experience. i would definitely recommend touring both campuses and visiting each campus multiple times (especially when school is in session) until you really get a feel for what it’ll be like going there. this really helped me and gave me many factors to consider. i’ll probably sound like a hypocrite given what i said before, but don’t let berk’s reputation as the best influence you too much just as you shouldn’t let davis’ reputation as second best completely influence you… just do your research on both schools, keep an open mind, and just do what is best for you personally.</p>
<p>I mean, I don’t really know what to say I’m sure we have differing opinions and consider different aspects of college to be important, so I’m not sure how much help I can be. I loved both schools and my decision was very hard. I hope that this sort of helped you. I will just say that either way, both schools are great and you should be very proud of yourself. If you have any other questions or want specific advice, I am here for you. Good luck to you! Take care! :)</p>
<p>@ loislane21: You’re welcome! Glad I could help. I was so clueless when I started trying to figure out the college process and transferring. It struck me as extremely overwhelming and a little nerve-wracking. However, I was surprised to find that the transfer process is relatively smooth and simple. Now I just need to wait for the universities to let me know where I’m in lol. Hopefully the actual university experience will trump the transfer process, which is exciting in itself.</p>
<p>Thank you soooooooo much for that insight! I seriously have been so torn lately. When I visited Davis I absolutely loved it. My tourguide, Stephanie, was amazing. She walked backwards the whole hour and knew seemingly every fact and every bit of interesting information about Davis. She even told us that Davis has an iphone app and has the biggest wiki site or something cool like that. I was blown away by all of the people screaming, “Go to Davis!” on their bikes as we passed by, and the food I ended up eating at a nearby restaurant was great. I thought the campus was really nice as well. The parks and lakes make for a very calming and stable environment. I also like that the Social Science and Humanities buildings are near to each other and that, according to my tourguide, ~10% of students at Davis are Psych majors (like me lol). I also felt a strong sense of community and embraced the college town atmosphere. It felt so warm and relaxed there. I enjoyed it immensely, but Berkeley…wow.</p>
<p>I haven’t officially gone on a tour at Berkeley or anything, but I’ll begin by saying that it’s been my dream school since I was a little kid. I never thought I could get in (especially after dropping out of high school), but it’s seeming more and more like a reality every day. Of course, I’ll have to wait until April to see if I’m admitted, but if I am, I’m going to have to make a really tough decision. Also, I applied for a Davis scholarship, and I think my essay was one of the best I’ve ever written. If I were to receive the scholarship, it would make my decision even more difficult. Anyways, on another note, the environment at Berkeley is unparalleled in my opinion (at least in California). From a couple random visits and excursions, I’ve felt completely entangled with the bustling Berkeley community and life. The stimulation and intellectual environment is incredible. As we both know, Berkeley is a world-renowned school, and it would certainly help me to get a good job in the future. I’m sure Davis is very well respected as well, but Berkeley is internationally recognized. </p>
<p>I, like you, do in a way succumb to that prestige factor. I can see that Berkeley is ranked so highly in a ton of various disciplines, and the Psych department there is consistently anywhere from 2nd - 9th in the nation for undergrad. Davis’ was around 23rd last time I checked. I intend to go onto either med school or business school after undergrad, so I want to make sure that I’m sufficiently prepared. However, I also want to be able to thrive (academically as well as socially) wherever I go. Both schools will prepare me, but I have to ask myself sometimes: Will that killer grade deflation at berkeley ruin my GPA? I’m confident in my ability to study and work hard, but as anyone who has never experienced something, I am unsure about the difference in difficulty between Davis and Berkeley. </p>
<p>I love both schools, and I would be entirely honored to end up at either one. I feel comfortable at Davis, and I feel energized at Cal. I’m hoping to get in on April 30 so that I have as many options as possible. Cal’s been my dream school for over a decade, and I can’t see myself turning it down unless I won a major scholarship from Davis. As the months progress, the time for decision-making will near, and hopefully it’ll be a happy and life-changing one. Neither is a bad option, just a different opportunity for me. I can’t wait, and I really hope to see you in the fall or next year at either one of those schools!!</p>
<p>I’m also here for you if you have any other questions about transferring or want to talk about any other experiences you’ve had Davis or Berkeley related. Thanks again for everything, and I wish you the best of luck!! </p>
<p>P.S. Whichever one I go to, I’m planning on taking a semester as a visiting student at the other university at some point. Thus, I hope to get a bit of both worlds.</p>
<p>does anyone know where I can download an application form? (for UC transfer) I was looking around but apparently UCs don’t put it online. I’d appreciate if you know where to get it/send me the file. thanks</p>
<p>Someone please correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think you can begin filling out an application until October 1st (this fall).</p>
<p>[University</a> of California - Admissions](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/apply_online.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/apply_online.html)</p>
<p>That’s generally where you go to apply, but I don’t believe it’s open yet.</p>
<p>yeah but i mean i saw a pdf file of the app form (for transfers) somewhere, but i can’t find it again. so if anyone downloaded it and saved it or knows where to download it, i;ll appreciate it.</p>
<p>Try contacting these guys: <a href="mailto:ucinfo@ucapplication.net">ucinfo@ucapplication.net</a>. I think they still allow paper applications, but it’s SO rare nowadays, as the whole process is online here: [University</a> of California - Admissions](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/apply_online.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/apply_online.html). They don’t even have instructions for getting the paper form online.</p>
<p>Keep in mind though that til the budget crisis is over, no one is accepting winter or spring transfers, so now your next best bet is Fall 2011. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>yeah. i meant i just need the form to see what’s on there in advance. I’m applying next fall Thanks though! :)</p>
<p>haha, I’m stressing over the applications right now. I was a lazy SoB in High School, and have done alright in college, but this past year I have really stepped it up getting a 4.0 for my Spring semester. I’m currently trying to transfer with a 3.68 gpa as a History Major. I applied to UC Berkeley, UCLA. UCI, and Davis. </p>
<p>I really want to get into UC Berkeley, but as the time goes by I keep feeling as though my chances are getting slimmer. I feel confident about my essays, ec’s, gpa…basically everything, but I know that there are a lot of people doing better than I am and from what I keep reading, it’s a very tough school to get into. Just hoping that things just magically work out I guess.</p>
<p>To be honest, I never thought I would go to college in the first place. Almost decided to just go to Trade School. I want this more than anything right now, so hopefully UCB comes through for me. Got a lot riding on it. I’m suppose to find out when I am in New York at the National Model United Nations Conference, so that’s exciting. Could turn out to be one the of the best weeks of my life haha. Good luck to everyone though. Hope you all get accepted to where you want.</p>
<p>Do we send in our letter of UC Reciprocity to the schools we applied to now or only after we get admitted? I got the document this fall and wasn’t sure. I was going to call a counselor tomorrow, but wondered what you guys did</p>
<p>Pretty sure it is to be sent with your official transcripts after you are admitted… sometime in May I think.</p>
<p>Good luck to all of you uc to uc transfers!</p>
<p>When i was applying for UCLA from UCR, I applied for Business Econ instead of Economics. I heard Bus Econ was way more competitive than Econ and that I had a better chance if I would’ve applied for Econ. I got rejected. Bad Choice I guess =[</p>
<p>But I still transferred from UCR to UCI!</p>
<p>Awesome B0b. Thanks for giving support.</p>
<p>I know a lot of us are hoping for decisions the day CCC transfers are notified, but I wouldn’t get our hopes up: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/682460-within-uc-transfer-6.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/682460-within-uc-transfer-6.html</a></p>
<p>It appears that last year UC-UC transfers had to wait till the last couple days of April to hear from their schools. It looks like UC-UC transfers are handled last >.<</p>
<p>The good thing, however, it looks like a lot of these guys were accepted.</p>
<p>I might be a bit late on this but w can i update my spring courses for my uc davis transfer application? i already filled out the update form that was due january 31 but i didnt even start picking my classes until afterwards & it turns out i got completely different classes than what i had initially submitted. i saw on the site that there was a link for it on the myadmissions web page but i didnt see that link at all. now im really stressing about it because i feel as if it might change my admissions chances. any insight on this would be great. thank you!</p>
<p>I sometimes wonder if I did the right idea of applying to UCLA under business econ and not econ. However, I heard the statistics are a bit skewed for business econ because people don’t finish their pre-reqs. Also they are under the same department, so I don’t think a change in major would be difficult.</p>
<p>@lovesthepants, it really shouldn’t matter if they are not pre-reqs. Otherwise, call your schools and check out with them directly. I listed a math class on my application (didn’t need it for applying) that was full and I called Berkeley and LA. They both said to fix it via the old update website, but that I didn’t have to worry about it that much.</p>
<p>@midnight </p>
<p>Yeah, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to go for Biz econ or econ either. I chose econ. We’ll see if we each made the best decision once admissions roll out. </p>
<p>Btw, which math class? I was also trying to get into a math class, but its full, haha.</p>
<p>I think I just like the business econ-related courses. Oh well, we will find out soon enough!</p>
<p>Haha, I’m trying to get into math 24. I grade for Katznelson, so he said I’m good to go. What about you?</p>
<p>I posted this earlier but will the UC’s look at our GPAs differently than CC GPAs. Since we all attend UC schools, our GPA’s are more competitive and probably lower than CC’s. For instance, a 3.5 is a pretty competitive GPA for a UC. Thoughts?</p>
<p>I think they know that our classes are more difficult, but they’ve set out to accept more community college students than UC transfers so it doesn’t really matter. </p>
<p>UCLA though, the one school that claims it treats community college transfers and UC transfer on the same level, accepts UC transfers with an average lower GPA.</p>
<p>Average admitted GPA for UC transfers to UCLA: 3.55
Average admitted GPA for CC transfers to UCLA: 3.63</p>
<p>@Midnight Math22. I did not plan my schedule very well because I was always focusing on transferring to Davis, LA, or Cal and these schools do not require a third quarter of Math. Unfortunately, UCSD does. I said I would take math during the summer on my planned courses because I knew I would have trouble getting into the class in Spring. </p>
<p>@Arcade True, which is why I have hope for UCLA. Unfortunately, I am applying under Econ, which has an average GPA of a 3.86. I am a little above that, and have a well rounded application, but this major is nevertheless brutally competitive.</p>