<p>I'm probably going to UCSD this fall, but I had my heart set on UCLA or Cal. I should have 8 AP tests that count, all with scores 4 or above, would I be able to transfer within a year? My major is International Studies. How would I even apply if I don't have a GPA by the time apps are due, unless I'm missing something.</p>
<p>Why are there so many of these posts? There are like 3 threads right now with the exact same title. You really should look around before posting.</p>
<p>Cal discourages UC Intercampus transfer, so don’t get your hopes up for that. On the bright side, UCLA is actually the most permissive of UC intercampus transfers, as they are the only UC that places intercampus transfers on the same priority level as CCC transfers.</p>
<p>You will have a GPA, but it will be based on your fall 2012 grades alone. Do not mess up that quarter.</p>
<p>Your biggest disadvantages regarding transferring are major prereqs and GE completion. Upon enrolling at UCSD, you should attempt to get started right away on your college’s lower div GE requirements. This will be difficult, but you have until the end of spring to get them done. If you complete your GEs at UCSD, you will not have to complete GEs at Cal or UCLA upon transferring (its called UC reciprocity). Completing your GEs will aslo give you a boost in admissions chances.</p>
<p>Major Prereqs are even more important than GEs. Look online to see what lower div prereqs are required for UCLA and Cal International Studies. You MUST complete these prereqs by the end of spring. Best to get as many of them done during the fall quarter as possible. Major Prereqs, along with GPA, are the primary factors in determining your acceptance. </p>
<p>You must also have over 90 units by the end of Spring 2013. Your AP units should be able to suffice, along with normal courseloads over the next three quarters.</p>
<p>Intercampus transfer within a year is hard. Stupid hard, really. If you can get a 4.0 Fall quarter, finish your GEs and Major prereqs for Cal and UCLA by Spring 2013 while having completed 90 units, you might have a chance. You’ll be at a large disadvantage considering the UCs will only see one quarter of college work to judge you on.</p>
<p>I would recommend settling in and taking two years to transfer. It might not even be physically possible to take as many courses as you need in a single year. But, it never hurts to apply. </p>
<p>TLDR; checklist
[] Completion of 90 units by spring 2013
[] Lower Div UCSD GE completion by spring 2013
[] Excellent GPA fall 2012 quarter
[] COMPLETION OF UCLA AND CAL MAJOR PREREQS BY SPRING 2013</p>