Transferring out of UCSB to Berkeley - Help!

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<p>Hi. I'm going to be a Freshman in Fall 2008, at UCSB. During high school I had to switch schools 7 different times, through 3 different countries. By the time I settled in the US it was my senior year, and I had virtually no AP classes. I got into UCSB but I want to transfer out. Everywhere I go, people make it sound like transferring from one UC to another is damn near impossible. Is this true? Anyone have any advice for me? </p>

<p>I am aiming for the two higher ranked UCs, Berkeley or UCLA, so this makes it more challenging, but if anyone else has been in the same situation, could they help me out? Thank you in advance.</p>

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<p>From what I've read, transferring from UC -> UC is pretty hard... especially going from lower tier to upper tier. I'm no expert on this subject matter but I've heard it's a lot easier to transfer from a CC to a UC. So maybe stick with SB for your first year, transfer to a CC your second year, and then try to transfer to the Cal/UCLA? Just my idea so please take it with a grain of salt. I wish you the best though.</p>

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<p>It's easier to transfer from a CC to a UC, than from a 4 yr to a UC. So basically I suggest what hydra said.</p>

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<p>At least if you decide to take the advice to do a CC next year, you can go to Santa Barbara CC and live in Isla Vista at their dorms or with your friends. Berkeley LOVES CC transfers. Seriously.</p>

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<p>what you can do is drop out of ucsb, attend community college and apply to berkeley as a junior transfer.</p>

<p>a friend of mine attended uci for one year and then did that.</p>

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<p>I went to ucsb, stayed at FT, and decided that it wasn't for me. I decided to drop out after the spring quarter of my freshman year and attend a community college so that i could transfer to berkeley. If you do try to go this route just make sure that you know exactly what classes you need to take and plan out your summer and fall schedule accordingly. Otherwise, you may end up having to spend 2 years at a community college after you withdraw from ucsb. Also, my writing 50 class at ucsb transferred over as R1A for berkeley so you should take that class.</p>

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<p>I know someone who attend UCSB for 2 years, took a some time off to travel the world, applied to Berkeley with a compelling essay, and was admitted. If you can show you have exceptional grades, and are a bit differnet than others, Berekely will take you in.</p>

<p>Going to CC may be a bit easier.</p>