<p>I am a computer science transfer student. first two years got 3.52 and then transfered to UC berekeley. Now my GPA sucks ass. My UC GPA is around 2.7.
Anyone has any ideas what will the committe do for two different GPAs? will they combine it for the cut off or just look at last two years?</p>
<p>It differs from program to program. Either way, they will look at the transcripts from both places. A downward trend, especially to that extent, is not good.</p>
<p>I'm also a transfer student with 3 different transcripts- all their own grading system and level of inflation/deflation. I just gave the schools my best fair estimate of GPA and them do the calculations themselves. None of my professors mentioned my GPA when I contacted them for feedback on my application- whew! I'm sure they understand that people transfer all the time and can't count them against it. It's your LORs that will matter because they reveal your work ethic and true ability beyond the GPA. I don't think any of the professors had doubts on whether I could do the work in grad school or not- it was the other parts of the application that concerned them.</p>
<p>So don't worry about it. Apply.</p>
<p>I too am a transfer student who will have two GPA's.</p>
<p>Depending on the program you want to go into, some may ask for a cumulative or may ask for your last 60 or 90 credits. </p>
<p>From what I've seen of applications, some have a section where you put what school you went to, and then your GPA at that school. And then you add them up. </p>
<p>I would still apply, though, to whatever programs you want to get into. A bigger emphasis is put on statement (where you can talk about your GPA's) and experience before your GPA's, as long as you meet the requirements to get into the program (like a 3.0).</p>