Hi, Im a current at UCI. I would like to transfer to UCLA or UCB for their math programs here are my stats:
Math Classes taken:
Calculus I, II, III (C+)
Linear Algebra (B-)
Differential Equations (A)
Partial Differential Equation (In Progress)
Numerical Analysis (In Progress)
Numerical Differential Equations (Planned)
Science Classes taken:
Physics: Mechanics (B)
Physics: Electricity & Magnetisms (B)
Physics: Optics (C+)
General Chemistry (In Progress)
Other: Have finished my GEs.
Though I know my grades aren’t the strongest I had a family emergency that hindered my performance, which I will talk about in my application. I’m also the guitarist for my church’s Sunday morning worship service and work 15 hours. My overall GPA is a 3.3, but will get it to a 3.4-3.5 by fall. Do I have a shot at being admitted or at least waitlisted? Thanks for the insight.
It is worth a shot but, i don’t think your GPA will get you in.
Good luck
No not good chances. But why do you want to transfer?
I agree with @DrGoogle, why would you want to transfer?
BTW, if you didn’t get in freshman year, you’re not getting in as a transfer from UCI. Because you are at a UC already with a low GPA.
You need at least 3.5 and above to qualify for UCB or UCLA. Again it depends on your major. For some competitive majors like Computer Science, 3.8 is better.
@DrGoogle @“aunt bea” i want to transfer because i feel like studying math at berkeley will really give a taste of what to expect during grad school. Furthermore, I to be challenged and pushed. i know my gpa is low but I’ve done other extracurricular activities that i think are impressive, such as opening my own swim school, volunteering for the Special Olympics, and doing an internship at Boeing. is my gpa really goon get me rejected?
Yes, it will. GPA shows grade performance. Berkeley is even tougher given the caliber of students; you hope to be behind?
@“aunt bea” behind in what?
Your grades currently show that you are performing at average levels. You would be behind in everything. Getting passing grades just isn’t good enough. UCLA and Berkeley expects you to perform at above-average levels and beyond.
You will be challenged even more than what you are being challenged now, and your performance does not currently look good, nor does it bode well for grad school. UCLA and UCB would not accept you based on your current performances.
@“aunt bea” I’m not behind on my classes. I’m actually ahead considering I’m taking 3 upper-divison math classes this year as a sophomore. Furthermore, i took 19, 21, and 24 units my first year at UCI for each quarter respectively
Transfer admissions is more about your academic record than anything. The EC will not matter much so do them for relaxation but do not let it get in the way of your academics and research. Internship is great for you but less important for math grad school. To have a good shot you should show that you have taken full advantage of what is on offer and excelled, so you need to take advantage of the programs offered elsewhere because you have tapped out of current offerings. I think you also should not overlook that students from UCI can get into grad school, however math grad school is very competitive–and it is always about what you do more than what school you come from.
YOUR grades, not coursework, are not on par with those schools.
Grades are everything, performance in coursework is everything.
Taking multiple classes, “ahead” won’t do you any good if your grades are so-so.
Listen to @BrownParent^^^
@“aunt bea” @BrownParent you guys are right, but f*** it, i already started my app lol. lets see what the supreme being has in store for me
Google UCB and UCLA average admitted GPA, it’s about 3.66 on average. Don’t believe us, check out the facts.
ok, well in you application be sure to say what resources they have that you would use.