<p>Hi everyone.
I NEED SOME SERIOUS OPINIONS.
I currently am a second year student from a 4-year university in Colorado.
I've always wanted to go to a school in California, So I decided to apply as a transfer to USC/UCLA/UCI/ and UCSB my junior year, which will be next fall of 2014.</p>
<p>From researching, I've found that UC's take students from California Community Colleges first and than out of state students.</p>
<p>I did not do so well my 1st semester of freshmen year. But my GPA significantly went up the 2nd semester of my freshmen year. My GPA has been increasing and I am planning on getting the best GPA to my ability for next 2 semesters. </p>
<p>Since I only have a year left here in colorado before applying for the UC's, I thought it would be better or myself to transfer to a California Community College for a year, and than transfer to UC's so I have a better chance of acceptance than being an Out of state student.</p>
<p>I was thinking about transferring to LACC. I know SMC is known for the highest UCLA transfer rate, But I've also heard that it is hard to get into classes at SMC due to the high volume of students.</p>
<p>SO... do you guys think transferring to a California CC for a year is a smart move or should I just stay here at a 4-year university in Colorado?</p>
<p>I've heard that out of state students get in some what easily because we do pay more tuition. </p>
<p>I want to know people's opinion and take advices. Also, if you recommend myself transferring to a california CC which CC do you recommend? I am planning on commuting from LA so somewhere not too far from LA would be great</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>