<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, with AP credit):am planning to apply as a "sophomore transfer"
~Out of state student and a student on the East coast
~Top 5% in high school, GPA strong (above 4.0), and average SAT score (1460)
~Got quite a few ECs: nothing spectacular or anything
I seem to get the impression that if you're an out of state student, its next to impossible to get into UCB as a transfer student. Should I just give up? Does anyone have any success stories to share (out of state transfer to UCB?), anyways, input would be greatly appreciated!
Also, is there anything I could do to improve my chances (higher GPA, better ECs, etc?)</p>
<p>your solid academic background would be a good shot, however I think you need to put some energy to do some impressive ECs. um, I dont know much about UC system transfers, but it is really a bit easier if you are in CCC. Dont give up, you will have a good shot. ;)</p>
<p>Thanks for the response! For anybody else looking at this, my major is microbiology...I just realized that that might be important...</p>
<p>penn> Cal requires 60 units for tranfer applicants. If you can complete 60 units by the end of Spring you'll be ok. Don't get put off by the low acceptance rate for OOS (I think it's around 11%). It's low because very few OOS candidates apply. Your GPA is in the golden range but raising it a bit couldn't hurt. You won't need to submit your SAT scores. Try to get some experience in your field (if possible). Write an outstanding set of essays and you have a decent chance of getting in.</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses! Calbear: I saw on the application that you can transfer as a "sophomore" transfer, which means that you've got less than 60 units. So, now I'm confused lol. Can someone explain this? Thanks a lot!</p>