<p>hello,</p>
<p>i’m a sophomore at ucla who’s trying very hard but not doing well in science classes (2.95 science gpa). i think it’s either how they teach here or that students don’t have close attention…like i think i understand the material (the TAs and profs don’t personally ask you questions to make sure you got the material down) then i don’t score well… so i want to transfer to a school that is:</p>
<li>smaller–more attention</li>
<li>easier to get better grades–at ucla, average for science classes is curved to B-/C+ and it is even more harsh b/c the students are so smart! :(</li>
<li>suggested but not a primary reason that will be put in an application–perhaps one that is less urban–the city is distracting</li>
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<p>the thing is i really want to go to med school and would like to avoid a postbac program if possible. i hope that my science gpa will be high enough (meaning As/A-s in my upper div classes if i ultimately choose a science major) to graduate then apply. definitely taking a year off.</p>
<p>another problem is that many transfer deadlines have passed. i didn’t know my quarter grades until after…and that’s when i’m convinced that ucla is not for me if i wanna pursue premed successfully.</p>
<p>any suggestions? thanks.</p>