<p>Sunfulgirl…I know it’s tough, but UC admissions have been absolutely brutal this year. You can probably blame it on budget cuts.</p>
<p>If worse comes to worse you can still go to a CC and transfer after two years! Don’t lose faith!</p>
<p>Sungirl, I know it sucks, but UC admissions have been so tough. I know plenty of great students who haven’t been admitted. You can still go to a CC and transfer, don’t worry too much! I really hope everything goes well for you</p>
<p>@Sunfulgirl: the UC process is CRAZY this year - unlike any year ever before - more applicants, and less spaces open. To put it in perspective, we talked to an admissions person at UCSB, and they said for one major, they had 2000 applicants, and they only took 65 students! that means they’re getting the top of the top, which is hard for all of us. I’m beginning to think that UC is not necessarily the way to go - their graduation rate is something like 20% graduate in 4 years, and 80% take 4 1/2 to 5 years…more money for them. Don’t feel bad - it’s not you - it’s the system, and the economy, and the competition. Also, you have nothing to lose - you should appeal to the one school you really really wanted. Hang in there.</p>
<p>ucd on fb said they will send email tmr after 4pm</p>
<p>I just woke up after sleep-crying and sent appeals to UCLA UCSD and UCI. I’m not as hysterical as when I came home from school but still bitter. But I really want to thank insaini, snapebotherer, and vsmart, your kind words make me feel better :)</p>
<p>Sunful girl-
I’m so glad, I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you tomorrow! Best of luck</p>
<p>I couldn’t get in either as a Freshman… so did the CC route. And honestly, you will get a better educaiton your first two years as the classes are smaller and taught by Professors… not TA’s.</p>
<p>I really haven’t been able to come to the conclusion that UC’s provide a better education than CSUs for undergraduate degrees… I don’t see how anyone thinks this, as CSU’s classes are smaller and taught by Professors with PHD’s… UC Professors make it clear there is no garuantee they will teach a single class… their job is research… not stepping into a classroom to teach undergraduates. Hence, the TA’s teaching the classes.</p>
<p>Go to a CC and save a bunch of money… and have fun!</p>
<p>they replied to me and said tomorrow after 4pm!! I made a new thread letting people know</p>
<p>DO NOT COMMIT SUICIDE SUNFULGIRL!!! your life is NOT determined by the college you choose. you are only, what, 17-18 years old!!! LIFE HAS BARELY STARTED FOR US!!! think about those things in life you haven’t been able to do but want to–maybe skydiving, parachuting, kayaking, getting married, holding your first child, getting accepted to a grad school, drinking legally, getting a license, etc. i don’t know who you are but i know there are things in your life you do want to do… don’t throw away all of those ambitions!!! those rejections do not denote who you are as a person, and they definitely don’t define your future. don’t let those colleges get in the way of YOUR ENDEAVORS. you will succeed REGARDLESS OF THE COLLEGE YOU CHOOSE. make the best out of whatever college you’ll attend… YOU ARE GOING TO THRIVE ANYWHERE!!! GOOD LUCK <3 though i don’t know you, i love you!</p>
<p>VentureMan, I was initially put off by your post, primarily because it was my understanding that those who teach at a CSU are not Professors, i.e., do not have their PhD. I had done research into some of the UC campuses, and into some of the Private Universities (that my son applied to, and that my daughter has currently applied to). My initial response to your post was “you sure have your facts wrong, CSU instructors do not have PhDs”. Well, i went and looked at the Faculty list at our closest CSU campus, and sure enough, most of the faculty <em>do</em> have PhD. It might be all of them, but some of the faculty websites do not list their bio. </p>
<p>As much as i favor UC campuses over CSU, you do have a point. And I hate to admit it. If the CSU undergrad classes are taught by Profs (with a PhD) and the UC undergrad classes are taught by TA’s, then who is getting a better education?</p>
<p>I am certain that others, who have applied to UCD, and other UC’s, may quickly chime in with energetic posts that state why a UC is better than a CSU. 
And, ironically, I do agree that a UC, in general, <em>is</em> better than a CSU campus. </p>
<p>But you do make a good point. What is better, to be taught by a TA, or a PhD. ?</p>
<p>My son went to a Private College. His larger classes were lectured by a top notch PhD. And then there were discussion sessions that were led by TA’s. And, once he got over his GE classes, and moved up to the classes in his major, EE, especially his upper division undergrad classes were taught by full blown Profs, and the discussions and labs were with the same Profs. I am not as well versed with UC’s, on the upper division, undergrad classes, within each major, as to whether the classes and discussion sessions are done by Prof or TA. </p>
<p>With that admission on my part about CSU. The same does <em>not</em> hold true to CC (community colleges). You may get a great education at many CC’s. But the faculty at most CC’s do <em>not</em> have PhDs. Many at CC’s are not even full-time faculty - which is not necessarily a bad thing. To be taught by a part time instructor, who is full time working within your field of interest, can be a good thing, provided that the class pertains to the instructor’s area of work (CPA, Programmer, CEO, etc.). I would <em>not</em> use that same argument for an undergraduate lower division GE class. </p>
<p>Again, interesting post.</p>
<p>@lovetocamp </p>
<p>Yeah… I was mostly talking about CSUs. But for GE courses, CC’s are great. Seemed the majority of the teachers have their Masters… and there are a number of PHDs as well. But there are also a lot of part-time teachers there too. But the part-timers have been teaching their subject for years… and many of them have Masters as well. My wife and I did the CC route, and it worked out great… learned a whole lot. </p>
<p>But the CSUs are the way to go if you want a better chance at learning your undergraduate courses. My son is ELC, so was accepted last August/September at UCD, UCSB, UCI, UCM, and one other UC that slips my mind. He really has his hopes up for UC Berkeley (tomorrow!), but I’d rather him go to Davis. He also applied to Cal Poly SLO, Poly Pomona, CSU Chico, and San Jose State. His rank of choice is UC Berkeley, SLO, UC Davis, Chico, San Jose, Pomona. My person rank is Davis, and then Chico, which has a fantastic Mechatronics Major taught by PHD’s. I think I’ll put in my intent to attend for both to see what kind of financial aid he’s get at each… yes, money does work into the equation.</p>
<p>He has earned the right, in my mind, to select the school he wants to go to as he’s a straight A student ranked 6th in his class and has taken a lot of APs and passed their tests with 3’s or better… to allow him ot select a school like a UC, even though I’m not convinced it’s the best choice. However, there is a perception by Employers that UC’s are better, so that does matter, if he wants to gain employment after graduating. Lots of factors to consider.</p>
<p>My other two children will be going to CC for their GE and transfer to a CSU. They are not as focused and driven… and they have no idea what they want to major in. One was accepted to CSUs when he applied, but I thought it best to go the CC route. The other is still in High School, and I know will be accepted at CSUs and UCs too, but I’m sure I will have them go to CC as well. I can’t see spending a whole lot of money for my kids to “find themselves” at a $23k - $33K / year college. </p>
<p>I’m hang’n on this forum because I really hope Davis becomes his choice.</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone. :)</p>
<p>Thanks again snapebotherer!</p>
<p>Aww thanks JelloBiafra, that was such a sweet post. I didn’t mean it literally, it was more of a figurative mixed with “I wish I could though!” haha. But I felt a lot better after I came home and took a long nap. As of now, I’m in a very fragile state and if UCD rejects me, I think I’m going to be broken into millions of pieces :(</p>
<p>VentureMan,</p>
<p>A quick comment about UC Merced. Everyone seems to so quickly put it down. I have a co-worker (i hope that he or his wife don’t read CC), their son went to UC Merced. It is a new and smaller campus. Consequently, he excelled in his program. He was able to participate in research. (I know, the larger more prominent school snobs are probably thinking: “who cares, research at Merced, how important could that be”. Well, this kid went on to be “published” - if you have knowledge about “research” then you know how important “being published” is. Then, UC Merced offered him a full ride (pay room, board, and tuition) for a PhD at UC Merced. (the other UC snobs are probably still thinking “who cares about a full ride at UC Merced”. Well, the story gets better. He was also offered a full ride at UCDavis. Yes, UCDavis. He accepted the offer at UC Davis for a “full ride” (room, board, and tution) for a PhD at UC Davis. He is currently in his first year, at UC Davis, in his PhD program. So, i would not so quickly dismiss an education at UC Meced. </p>
<p>Again, your posts are interesting. </p>
<p>Again, good luck to all who are applying to UCD. Don’t “too” quickly dismiss the other colleges who have accepted you.</p>
<p>Yes… my friend’s daughter (my children’s friend) is going to Merced and loves it. Sounds like a great campus. However, they are not accredited by ABET for Mechanical Engineering… only 7 of the 10 UC campuses are accredited. So my son’s choices are limited by the accreditation.</p>
<p>Tidbit: When I was going to college in the 80’s… UC Santa Cruz only gave out pass-fail. Needless to say, none of their classes transfered anywhere. Glad they changed that… it was a hippy culture thing.</p>
<p>“We will send you an official admission decision notice and post your admission decision on MyAdmissions when it becomes available. Freshman decisions will be sent beginning in late March. Transfer decisions will be sent beginning in late April. Please be patient and permit us time to complete a thorough evaluation.”</p>
<p>March 25th sounds about right for Freshman. It sucks to be a transfer.</p>
<p>I’ve been preparing for the 24th…
is it the 24th or 25th? -_-</p>
<p>I believe UC Berkeley will release decisions on the 24th . Davis has not specified the date, at least not on their website.</p>
<p>tomorrow after 4pm</p>
<p>Can anyone tell me my chances at Davis? </p>
<p>I have been waitlisted at UCSB and rejected from UC Irvine. </p>
<p>My Application
- 3.6 UC GPA, 7 AP Classes and 1 UC approved honors class (16 Semesters of AP/H). 47 A-G classes total. I am in the Top 10% of my class. </p>
<p>Senior year Schedule
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus BC
- AP English Literature
- Marine Biology
- Economic and Government (1 Semester of each required to graduate)</p>
<ol>
<li>Test Scores </li>
<li>28 ACT </li>
<li>610 Math Level 2</li>
<li>560 U.S. History</li>
<li>3 AP U.S. History</li>
<li><p>4 AP Psychology </p></li>
<li><p>Personal statements
Prompt #1- Mentioned how volunteering at the Hospital and working at the homework center has changed my outlook on life and how they have influnced my decesion to become a doctor.
Prompt #2- I wrote about my perserverance. How I overcame the Language Barrier as child as well as how I overcame my parent’s accident and their depression that they got as a result of the accident. </p></li>
<li><p>Extracurricular:
Volunteer: </p></li>
<li><p>80 hr. at local hospital </p></li>
<li><p>70 hr. at my school’s after school homework center as a tutor.(Mondays and Tuesdays)</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Work:
- 2 Days a week at my school’s after school homework center as a tutor (Wednesdays and Thursdays)</p>
<p>Clubs and Sports:
- 3 year NHS
- 4 year CSF (secratery 2009)
- 3 year MESA
- 4 year Track and Field (3 year varsity and League Champion)</p>
<p>Awards:
- 5th Place at County Championships
- 2008 most improved thrower (made a 45 foot improvement in the discus from freshman year to sopomore year)
- 2008 Runner-Up in League
- 2009 League Champion</p>
<ol>
<li>other information</li>
<li>low income family only makes about 50k a year </li>
<li>i am a california resident</li>
<li>My school is low performing and is in program improvement. (This helps me right?)</li>
</ol>
<p>Decisions are on the portal right now!</p>