<p>Hey all I am currently a student at George Mason University in VA and am looking to transfer to either UCLA, USC, or UC berkeley for the Fall 2012 Semester. I am currently in my sophomore year I had initially gone to a CC in VA but then transferred to GMU. I had to drop my Fall classes so I am a semester behind. My question is since it is really difficult to transfer from an out of state college would it be smart to go to a CC in CA for a semester and then try transferring to one of the UC schools? I am looking to get into one of the Business programs or the Business Econ program at UCLA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>If at all possible, it would definitely be best for you to go to a CC in California. The CC students in California have a major priority/advantage over all other transfer students when transferring to the UC’s.</p>
<p>You’ll have to meet residency requirements first for the UC schools. You don’t have to worry about going to a CC in CA if you want to go to USC.</p>
<p>so I would have to live in CA for a certain period of time even if I’m going to a CC there? I’ve heard that it is extremely difficult for an out of state student to get in so I was thinking what if I just spent a semester at a CC in CA for a semester or so then transfer to one of the UC schools like UCLA or USC. Would that work?</p>
<p>USC is a private school, so whether or not you go to a CA CC is irrelevant. </p>
<p>UCLA/UCB are public schools, and yes they definitely give priority to CA CC students. That said, in order to be considered a CA CC student you must spend two regular terms (excluding summer) at one and gain 30 units.</p>
<p>oh okay thanks for clarifying that</p>
<p>actually… since you have OOS credits, depending on the school you apply to, even if you attend a CA community college for two semesters you will be a senior transfer and receive lowest priority. Plus since the CA budget sucks, theyve been admitting more OOS students for tuition purposes. Keep in mind, with more than 80-90 transferable accumulated semester units , you will basically be automatically rejected from UCSC UCSD UCSB and most likely UCD if you choose to apply to those as backups. Depending on your major, Berkeley also caps.</p>