<p>there is no point in going off track as so many of you are doing.</p>
<p>MOJOJO - what grad school are you considering? Keep in mind that transferring twice will look bad because it does make you look indecisive and you may have less time to get good recommendations if you're at a school for only a year or so. You can probably help remedy the first problem with an addendum.</p>
<p>Im considering Berkeley, maybe their school of journalism.</p>
<p>Um, also, if i was to transfer, i will most likely stay an extra semester...or maybe even an extra year i suppose. Im not sure though. Like u said, most schools cap the amount of units that could transfer to 64 (i know amherst, uva, and emory do something similar) so i will most likely have to stay.</p>
<p>I'm not too familiar with grad school admissions compared to professional school admissions. I have heard that taking longer than 4 years to graduate with only a single major reflects poorly on an applicant.</p>
<p>is that hearsay or for real? lol I am just seeking the truth!</p>
<p>Hearsay has such a negative connotation. I've heard it. It also makes sense. Even someone like me, who will transfer into a school as a junior, will be able to graduate in the regular time frame without any pressure. If you transfer into Emory and take 3 years to finish your ONE major required courses after having spent 2 years at your CC AND a half year at UCLA, it will look pretty damn lazy and indecisive. But that's just what it seems like to me.</p>
<p>At least, I'd check with advisors at UCLA/Emory/etc. to see what they say.</p>
<p>i guess, but that also reminds me of how people at the uc board were being all obsessive over Ws and how it may make u look like a weak applicant and it worked out fine for many people.</p>
<p>I dont know. Im unsure about what I should do, and thats why I came here. But all i get is people like DesPH, ** who doesnt know what he is talking about **</p>
<p>maybe i should email berkeley and see what they think.....</p>
<p>First of all, I'm a she. Secondly, as I've actually been through the grad application process successfully and have the capability of reading a website, I don't think you get to comment on my knowledge base. Thirdly, you may not have noticed, but the grad school boards are not like the undergrad boards. There is an expectation of behavior and respect here, as well as an expectation that the poster will seek all other avenues available to them before coming here.</p>
<p>You have repeatedly been given good advice. You have responded with specious claims and snotty remarks towards those who are trying to make sense of your situation. In the future, if you come to this board, we would appreciate your abiding by the culture of this board. That means, in short, not insulting people who post on your thread or labeling their assistance as hearsay.</p>
<p>If you are unable to follow these basic rules, I suggest you go back to the undergrad boards, where your kind of behavior seems to be the norm.</p>
<p>you're the only snotty one here, thinking that your advice is paramount.</p>
<p>HOMEGURL, PLEASE!! there are people here that have better advice to give.</p>
<p>Mojojojo69, you make me laugh. Really, is UCLA truly as bad as you say it is? Yes, it's a big school, but I'm sure there are silver linings everywhere, right? (Well, I hope.)</p>
<p>Re. transferring again, I think transferring to another school won't matter too much if you can explain your reasons well enough when applying to grad schools.</p>
<p>Meh, all in all, I had four undergrad schools. I'm in a top 15 for my PhD field. No biggie.</p>
<p>mojojojo69,</p>
<p>I took plenty of small classes in the poli sci department and history department. Most of my upper div classes were not 300 people... most were 50 or less. </p>
<p>But if you think you'll be as miserable as you've predicted, go to a LAC. You're better off finding a good experience for your last...year and semester than being miserable for two years. However, understand that you may have to explain things to adcoms at some point, and what you're saying now will likely sound a bit like complaining. Best of luck.</p>
<p>I understand that you might feel concerned, as UCLA can seem big and scary before you start. But how can you complain about UCLA so much without having gone to a single class there yet? It’s still summer and the quarter starts at the end of this month. Give it a chance!</p>
<p>Obviously I’m biased because I go there, but I’ve had a great experience at UCLA. Almost everyone I know who goes there loves it. Some classes are big, but the professors are cool and will (almost) always go out of their way to help students. I also have several transfer friends who have gotten really involved in organizations, gotten involved in research, and absolutely love it.</p>
<p>If you really think you won’t be happy there, by all means go somewhere else. The most important thing is being happy and making the most of your experience, so I wouldn’t be too concerned about grad school over that. Just don’t jump to conclusions! A lot of people wish they were in your shoes right now!</p>