UC Riverside Transfer Fall 2016

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They won’t be skeptical of anyone taking a heavy course load in the Spring. That’s what the provisional is for - if anyone taking, say, 20+ units gets a grade of less than a B (it may be lenient for UCR, I’ve never seen their provisional statement), their offer of admission may be rescinded (up to the UC’s discretion). The admission offer is essentially assuming one will do well in the Spring.

Granted, there may be examples where taking certain classes in the Spring may be looked upon skeptically (i.e. taking a major req previously failed would look bad). But, still, the provisional settles concerns about the Spring.

@Countchocula25 All of the UC’s use comprehensive or holistic review (i.e. considering extracurriculars, accomplishments, etc.) - while UCR may not read the PS (one of these days, I should really write down which UCs read it and which do not), they still review an applicant holistically.

Source: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/reviewed/index.html

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Here I’ll hook you up.
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/quick-reference-2015.pdf
First and foremost however mentioned in the comprehensive review is the Gpa and pre req completion as well as igetc or general Ed. What UCs want most is a smooth transfer into a junior level, not messing around with lower division courses. timing is also important. When you finished your courses is a huge deal. Taking a transferable math or English course is nt looked upon lightly.

Also to others who would like a details of how UCs look into you. Read the link. That will answer most if not all of your questions:). Except when you’ll get your acceptance LOLOL

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@Countchocula25 Yes, you’re absolutely correct that GPA, major prerequisite completion, and GE completion are, by far, the most important factors for admission. You are incorrect in saying that those are the only factors for admission. When @DannyOcean said, “[. . . they will consider] his background, and accomplishments. so many variables [. . .]”, he was correct (although apparently not about UCR reading the PS, I guess, but that’s not really the point).

It’s only an issue if you’re taking your first transferable math course in the Spring (which is usually not the case, and even then it’s often a nonissue, really only a minor deal). It’s recommended to have them completed by the end of the Fall, but taking a requirement in the Spring is no deal breaker.

UCSB may be the exception, I know they’re incredibly stringent regarding math/english requirements. UCD and UCSC are a bit picky with the math/english requirements as well, but nowhere does it say that taking a transferable math/english course is looked down upon. Not advisable, of course - but they’ll take it if they’re completed by the end of the Spring. (Refer to pps. 32-35 of the pdf you linked.)

Admission decisions are conditional; that is, you must perform well in your Spring grades, or your admission will probably be revoked. Because of this provisional contract, it is certainly not a deal breaker to take the math/eng requirements in the Spring. It’s definitely best to complete them early, though. It looks better - but it’s not the end of the world.

I somewhat agree with you on that point, though, so I’ll touch on this: “When you finished your courses is a huge deal.”

Not really. The UCs recognize that most people don’t have IGETC requirements and prerequisites completed by the end of the Fall, and that’s okay. Most of the UC’s (including UCB and UCLA, even in selective majors) allow major prep to be completed by the end of the Spring term. Again, the provisional makes this possible.

It’s not advisable for someone to take Eng 1B, their first transferable math class, and, say, 4/4 major prerequisites in the Spring, for obvious reasons.

Anyway, my main point is that while GPA, prereqs, etc. are very important, of course, numbers are not everything for the UCs - they constantly stress their comprehensive review, which is used even if personal statements are not read. With all due respect, it is a mistake to think otherwise.

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@Countchocula25 Unless you are an admissions officer, you are only speculating. Its fun to come here and read other people’s experiences through the transfer process, but comments such as “Riverside doesn’t even read the essay” should be taken VERY lightly.

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@DannyOcean No, @Countchocula25 is correct. Check p. 37 of the PDF they linked (not the pages written in the bottom of the page - it is technically p. 36).

Riverside does not read the personal statement. The UCs submit guides like these (the one linked is for counselors, but it’s open to the public). Anything from that document, or anything else posted on their website, is 100% accurate.

For the record -

UCs that read the personal statement for admission purposes:

UCB
UCLA
UCSD
UCI
UCM

UCs that do not read the personal statement for admission purposes:

UCR
UCD
UCSC
UCSB

The PS is read by scholarship committees (if one is considered) at all of the UCs, I believe.

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shkuld be taken lightly? Please read the pdf FROM The University of California and tell me that what I said should be taken lightly. People come here to get informed. Not to be misinformed. I don’t ever speculate and I make all my claims off of evidence and facts. I don’t discredit ECs. But I do put emphasis on numbers, dates of completion, and preparation. However, my facts are not misleading nor are they incorrect. So again, @DannyOcean DO RESEARCH before making claims. I mean you’re going to a research institution, why not start early :wink:

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I’ll be missing 1 pre-requisite for my psych major. Everything else will be completed as for igetc and GEs with a 3.04 gap :frowning: I think my chances are pretty low tho.

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Sachill you’re good. I got accepted into UCR last year with a 2.98 missing 3 pre reqs and no igetc. That’s when the ECs come into to save the day. Oh yeah and I am a psych major as well.

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@Countchocula25 actually, you speculate a lot. I am glad you have PDF files but unless your an admissions officer, you are really just speculating.

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You’re* and again speculating being used too loosely there. Must’ve just learned what it means and are a bit too trigger happy. You think the seminars the transfer counsellors go through and the information they acquire is any different than the information provided to people like us? No. It’s the exact same. That’s why the UC website provides links and even the power points they use in informing them about it. So if you want to dismiss what I say as right off the label of me just being another college student then fine. Let me just finish up my AA and become a transfer counselor just for you:)

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I can understand everyone’s sentiments here. Certainly there’s nothing wrong with providing evidence and facts to back up one’s claims. But I get a sense of hostility building up.

I don’t want to sound too preachy, but let’s try to stick with what is verifiable and not launch assaults on each other.

I’m not speaking to or about anyone in particular. I am merely addressing the atmosphere as I perceive it.

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@Countchocula25

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@Countchocula25 as mentioned earlier, you were disregarding the fact that it is a comprehensive review. You are the one going through these forums “chancing” people with limited information. My original comment was made to let the user know the truth, no one here knows how the stats listed will impact their admissions decision. Just because someone does not share your point of view does not mean they are not educated, or their vocabulary is inferior.

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@DannyOcean my “chancing” isn’t from limited information. And this will be the LAST time I am even going to acknowledge you. My information is solid. And I didn’t disregard comprehensive review I emphasized clearly Gpa and pre reqs which you said weren’t everything which, in the case of UCR, is a main reason they consider someone. I also dismissed your very INCORRECT claim of essay reading. Even with evidence and sources listed you still fail to admit you’re wrong. And to say no one here knows anything about anything is a very ignorant comment and, in my personal opinion, think you should give some more depth to what you say than just post opinions. Because the difference between you and I, and what makes a student a good student, is the ability to support your claims. You Danny ocean have done no such thing. As far as your grammar is concerned and being inferior? That’s a personal problem I think you should take up with an academic counselor. Maybe take another English course. Whatever the problem is with your grammar isn’t my problem.

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Lol chill out people. You honestly should have more important things to worry about then this.

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Yeah, everybody just chill out please. After all, we are here to support each other as going through admission and taking classes at the same time are not definitely easy.

To get back to the topic, here is my stat:
Major: Biology
UC GPA: 3.14
Major Requirements: currently taking 2 classes
Applied: UCR, UCI, UCSD, UCSC, UCD, UCM, CSUF & CPP
Accepted: CPP
IGETC: Not completed ( 2 or 3 classes are left)

While I highly doubt that I would get accepted to any of UCs with not so stellar stat, I still wanted to see how it goes.

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sips tea

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@edjy90 I got in with a 3.08. Don’t get discouraged.

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@futureeechick I see that you got into UCR as an EE. Have you decided on where you are officially going?

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@edjy90 Yeah, don’t feel too disheartened, it is a good year for UC transfers and you’re 0.06 away from the GPA you would’ve needed to tag into UCR’s Biology major.