<p>Note: the course notations that I've used here are courses at UCLA</p>
<p>-Know that studying is not over once you are accepted! With acceptance you're struggle has just begun! You still got to make it out of Econ 11, 41 and 101! </p>
<p>-Also, make sure you know your macro well. Econ 11 should adequately prepare you for future micro oriented courses you take here at UCLA. However, your community college macro is all the preparation you'll get for the more advanced macroeconomics course you'll take here at UCLA.</p>
<p>-Also note that UCLA offers summer sessions for new transfers! Definitely check that out get some of your prereqs out of the way! Many sophomores here have already taken Econ 11 and 41. You're not starting "early" by going to summer sessions. You're merely catching up!</p>
<p>-I'm seeing too many of my fellow transfers not making it into the program because of underestimating the difficulty of accounting courses and destroying their GPA's! Be wary and be willing to commit 100% when deciding to take a Management course prior to acceptance into the major.</p>
<p>-For all you who want to pursue a minor in accounting. Note that it's highly competitive. So make sure you KNOW your accounting before you get here. Don't skate by your accounting courses, because your professors here will expect you to know your stuff in more advanced courses. If you barely got by in accounting, Professors like Ravetch will tear you apart. You'll be breaking down, analyzing, and putting together a statement of cash-flows (for a grade) your first week ! (120A, intermediate accounting)</p>
<p>-Note that the 4 year students you'll be competing against have had excellent preparation for their courses, because most of the accounting professors here are awesome. Several are staff at the Anderson School of Management. If you feel you didn't really absorb the material, you'll notice the difference in knowledge between you and your 4 year peers right off the bat. Do your research. Always look for the BEST accounting professor, not necessarily the easiest, when you are registering for courses.</p>
<p>-Also, if you are thinking about a career in accounting, as juniors you're literally going to be thrown into the internship recruiting process. If this increasingly competitive industry is what you want to get into, start your preparation now! Thoroughly research the firms you want to work for. Perfect your resume and cover letter. Reinforce your interviewing skills. </p>
<p>I hope all this was helpful. GOoooooo accounting!</p>