<p>Hi, I was just wondering if there is anyway to start over with college or if when transferring to a UC if the grades will transfer from the community college I attended. I really screwed up my first year (GPA is 2.4 right now). Upon entering college, I was very depressed & had problems with family. I didn't want to do anything. I know I should have gone to a doctor then to figure things out, but I just didn't want to do anything. This summer I went to the doctors & they helped with things a lot. I am now wanting to really work on college & get great grades. In high school I graduated with a 3.8 so I know I have potential it's just that I need to put forth effort. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. Also I probably should mention that I am attending community college in Saint Louis, MO right now & will be moving to California with my dad next year.</p>
<p>Look into academic renewal at your school.</p>
<p>A 2.4 is recoverable! Take a year or two more at your CC and get that gpa up with buffer classes (UC’s like upward trends).</p>
<p>As far as completely starting over, you won’t be able to do that. When you get to UC you have a clean slate, but if you plan on applying to grad schood, med school, law school, etc they look at your transcripts from both CC and UC.</p>
<p>I think you’ll be fine long term. Plus a story of how you went from a 2.4 to a 3.7 makes for a really good personal statement.</p>
<p>Good luck to you.</p>