Transfer Advice - From Florida to California

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi everyone!</p>

<p>My family is relocating from Miami, FL to Los Angeles, CA but I am entering my sophomore year at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. I am a Biomedical Sciences major, I want to go to medical school and be Pediatrician someday. </p>

<p>I emailed a few admissions counselors to review my transcript to see if I was eligible to apply and, of the ones that responded, it appears that the curriculum in Florida is very different as far as requirements go. </p>

<p>I want to transfer Fall 2014 (my Junior year) so that I don't have to fly 6 hours every time there is a holiday/break. Plus, california is one of my dream states. I hope to live there permanently someday. </p>

<p>Here is the email I got from one of the state schools: </p>

<p>Thank you for your interest. After evaluating your transcripts here is what we found:
Total units: 38
GPA: 3.84
Needed courses: Oral communication*, fine arts, U.S history, political science with California emphasis, health and wellness theory, and exercise class.
* indicates a required course.</p>

<p>What does this mean? and what should I do? Do I stay in Florida for 3 more years spending tons of money on airfare? Or can I somehow transfer?</p>

<p>Classes I've taken:
Chem 1, Chem 1 Lab, Bio 1, Bio 1 Lab, PreCalc, Calc 1, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology, Analysis of Children's Lit, Medical Terminology.</p>

<p>Classes I am enrolled in for Fall 2013:
Chem 2, Chem 2 Lab, Bio 2, Bio 2 Lab, Intro to Statistics, Film (Fine art requirement).</p>

<p>Any help/advice/guidance you can provide is greatly appreciated!</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>Check the state residency rules for Florida to see if you can keep residency, and for California to see when you can gain residency (there is likely a year waiting period, among other things).</p>

<p>UCs and CSUs generally take a lot of junior level transfer students, although mostly from California community colleges. You can certainly apply. But check the residency rules because they will significantly affect your costs.</p>

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<p>You can go to a CCC and transfer to a CSU/UC/USC or private universities we have out here. It would be expensive for you if you’re not a resident. Take all the GE classes at a CCC it’ll be a lot easier for you.</p>