<p>Wanting to transfer to UC Berkeley to be a sophomore, what are my chances?
~3.7 GPA at a top 20 university (according to US News and World Report)
~I have less than 60 units (really close though, this including AP credit): was planning as applying as a "sophomore transfer"
~out of state and a student on the East coast
~top 5% in high school; GPA strong (above 4.0), and okay SAT score (1460)
~got quite a few ECs: average, nothing absolutely spectacular or anything
I seem to get the impression that it's next to impossible to transfer to UCB being an out of state student, is that true? Should I just give up? And anyone have any success stories for transfer students out of state they'd like to share? Input is greatly appreciated!
Also, if I do have a chance, is there anything else I could do to improve my chances (better GPA, better ECs, etc)</p>
<p>Other info: I am planning to major in microbiology</p>
<p>wait a sec... don't u absolutely have to transfer with atleast 60 units?</p>
<p>Guardiangel: The application has a section for "sophomore transfer" which means that you have less than 60 units</p>
<p>Berkeley
Applicants: 11,043 Admits: 3,252 (29.4%)
California community college App: 9,001 Admits: 2,945 (32.7%)
Four-year college/other App: 2,042 Admits: 307 (15.0%)</p>
<p>Don't forget that the other UCs fit within "four-year college/other," as do the other schools within California. The chances of your admission, being OOS and attending an OOS 4-year, are very, very slim.</p>
<p>University</a> of California, Berkeley - Admissions</p>
<p>Read this.</p>
<p>Especially this part:</p>
<p>Applicants must complete the required 60 semester units, all college breadth requirements and most, if not all, major prerequisites by the end of the spring term preceding enrollment.</p>
<p>undecided: Im confused now, b/c on the application, they have a sophomore transfer category for less than 60 units, so why is that even an option? Thanks for the responses!!</p>
<p>The application is UC-wide, meaning that it has to provide spaces for the types of things any one of the campuses might require. I am sure that several other UCs DO offer sophomore transfer; I know some even allow senior transfer.</p>
<p>It's simply that Berkeley is not one of them.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info! That makes a lot more sense lol.</p>
<p>Sure. :) Good luck with whatever you decide to do!</p>