<p>It's my second year in junior college and I applied to transfer for this coming Fall 2013. The problem is, I only applied for CSU's and did not apply for any Universities because they seemed unreachable to me. I am really regretting the fact that I did not apply to any Universities and right now I need to know what is the better step for me to take. </p>
<p>Major in Economics
Recently accepted into East Bay State University and Fullerton State University
CUMULATIVE GPA 3.314</p>
<p>I really want to transfer to a University(either UCSD or UCD) because I want to aim higher, as I am just recently realizing the importance of education.. which I know is very late.
What should I do at this point, should I wait to apply for UCSD/UCD or should I just accept East Bay's offer? </p>
<p>I would really appreciate any sort of advice on this because I really lack a lot of knowledge regarding colleges, but I am trying to quickly learn. Please let me know if any additional information is necessary!</p>
<p>With a degree in Economics, I would consider your UC options as more favorable than a State College. Keep in mind though that there is no guarantee you would be accepted into a UC school so that would be a risk. If you decide to finish your degree in a state school, perhaps you could obtain a master’s at another university if you see that your degree is not getting you to where you would like to be. </p>
<p>First of all, CSU’s are universities. This stigma that CSU’s are inferior to UC’s and private schools is completely inaccurate. UC’s are mainly research institutions and an Economics degree would look more favorably from a UC. The Cal State system is a different type of university, more focused vocationally. </p>
<p>Secondly, USD is a private institution not funded by the state. I think you meant to post this in the UCSD forum which is a completely different school than USD (this forum). IF you are getting these schools mixed up, then I suggest further research before committing to a program.</p>
<p>It depends, if you apply to a private school, then your best chances of getting good aid are having good grades, if your applying to a public school, then your best chances of aid are your families sitaution. Private schools give almost everyone scholorships as long as they have decent grades, but public schools only give scholorships to either those who need it, or those with extrememly good grades.</p>