<p>Generally speaking transfer admissions are more selective than freshman admissions. If your daughter has the same GPA at CC as she did in HS I would not expect admission to UCI. Obviously getting better grades at CC would increase her chances .</p>
<p>I didnt hear that money was an issue, so consider attending Redlands/CSLB and transferring from there. </p>
<p>It also may be time to help her let go of UCI/USC. She tried, didnt get in, so its time to move on. A transfer will add more work and stress to her college life and as you said, she may get denied again (and again jr yr). </p>