My major is eco, but I do not have work experience related to economics, does it matter?
I am a potential Econ/Biz econ applicant. By the end of my fall semester, I will have over 60 units done with a 4.0 GPA. (IGETC is done) All of my prereqs will be done except I will have to take Calc 2 in the Spring. I was curious if this kills my chance at UCLA. I know they offer contracts where students have to finish a class in spring for a certain grade but I am not sure if Calc 2 is a class that admissions would need to see a grade for before they accept me. I know that econ/biz-econ are impacted majors, which is why I am curious if anyone has had experience with the situation I am in now. I have 9/10 essays and OK EC. I had a full-time job throughout my classes at CC/high school. Not to get to specific but I am a seventeen-year-old who had to leave high school a year early with the CHSPE exam in order to support my family who fell on hard times. I am just really worried about having to take Calc 2 in spring and if this kills my chances. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If I absolutely had to, I could take a super accelerated calc 2 class in a one-month intercession before spring. I really would prefer not to as it meets four times a week and I would struggle to process that much information in such a short time frame.
See my Berkeley comment. 
Ditto.
@Ohm888 I’m expected to boost my GPA from a 3.76 to a 3.87 after this semester assuming I get all A’s (I’m taking 10 classes/30 units). Will this look great on my application? I’m also co-operating a clothing business, helping aunt’s daycare business, and supporting my other aunt’s souvenir business on the weekends.
I’m applying for Business Economics for UCLA and Business Administration for UC Berkeley (You respond on both threads so I’d like your opinion using both of these majors as a reference since I don’t want to unnecessarily repeat myself ).
I’m so excited to see this thread. I’m anxious about transferring, and UCLA is my first choice. I’ll share my stats: chance me?
Major: Psych
GPA: 4.0 over 90 UC units
Major Prep: 4/5 done in fall 5th in spring
IGETC: yes/done
ECs: Work 45 hours between two jobs, volunteer for Crisis Text Line, CC psychology club, high school ECs from 2013 or earlier (french club, Kiwanis, Natural Helpers)
Other:
2 Ws not related to major (scheduling- should i make a note of it?)
1/2 asian, first generation on mothers side, mother has died, financial hardships (aka plenty of things I’ve gone through and grown from that I’ve written about in my PIQs)
Financially independent and 24 yo
Going to a PIQ one-on-one at my CC as well as one at UCLA so I’m hoping they’ll be great!
Hi @coolcat212 I went to transfer day and the admissions people said multiple times that IGETC is not required and to focus on major prep! However, they said it is really beneficial for you, so that you don’t have to worry about gen eds after you transfer.
omg, you’re putting the Berkeley Summer Experience as an Ec or Award… which one??? I am so proud to have attended it myself but have no idea where to put it on my app!!!
^^^ Educational opportunity or whatever it’s called. The first listing.
@eager1beaver I think your app is pretty sharp. I would make a note in the little box they give you towards the end to explain the W’s. At the Berkeley Summer Experience they said they’re not necessarily concerned about W’s but they do like to see a reason for it.
Hey y’all, Fall 2018 UCLA transfer student here to help out:
Major: Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, Minor: Biomedical Research
GPA of application: 3.93
ECs listed on application: Tutoring, playing video games (csgo, league of legends [no joke]), caring for my brother, tutoring, playing piano
Personal Statement: 7/10, since I kinda BS’d it and wrote like an 8-year-old learning something “cool” when it really wasn’t.
Pro tips:
- Don't listen to anyone who's not a successful UCLA transfer student. These college confidential people are crazy sometimes.
- Pm me any questions you have.
- https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/infocenter/transfers-major
- assist.org/■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■. I remember assist.org being outdated during my time of applying so idk about the reliability of assist.org now
- some courses in a sequence won't articulate over to UCLA correctly if you take them at different CCs so you'll have to petition once you're at UCLA.
- If you're a STEM major, you DON'T need to complete IGETC or complete ALL of your MAJOR requirements to get into UCLA. As long as you have most of the core classes and general eds completed and have shown that you can succeed academically (meaning have a high GPA), you can still get in.
My experience at UCLA:
Difficulty: CC was definitely harder (not a joke). Objectively, UCLA hands down surpasses my CC. But CC was where I forced myself to grow from the delinquent I sort of was in high school, so it was really hard for me.
Quality of Life: UCLA>CC
Quality of Sleep: CC> UCLA
Social: UCLA>CC
Means of transportation: My feet, Lyft/Uber, friend’s car, or FlixBus (~$15) if I want to go back home
Students: Aside from the UCLA girls being more attractive on average, I think the people at my CC were much more chill than the ones at UCLA. There are some really stupid, lazy, and cocky people here, even grad students.
Quality of Academics: UCLA>CC
Quality of teaching: CC>UCLA. Some UCLA professors CANNOT teach but pretend to teach and waste everyone’s time. I’d rather skip lecture than go to most of my UCLA classes (and watch the lecture via video so I can go at my own pace) but I can’t because these CENSORED grade ATTENDANCE.
Opportunities: UCLA>>>>>CC
Price: CC>UCLA (DUH)
Overall: UCLA>CC (but not by that much)
For those of you who are worrying about being a transfer student:
Do worry. It is definitely disadvantageous to be a transfer student in the long run (being 2 years behind other students who got in as freshmen), but you will have to make do with what you have. I don’t know if my weird chronological story will discourage or inspire people but I hope it does inspire (I will leave some personal things out because it’s too personal to discuss here):
-High school pseudo-drop-out, got into some colleges but didn’t like my major nor college nor financial aid package
-Opted for CC to try again but with more focus this time around
-Struggled pretty badly in CC cause of poor study habits and background knowledge, but I kept at it
-Took as many hard classes as I could to challenge myself
-Got some pretty bad grades in the beginning, but I slowly figured out how to do better
-Took botany and got my first B because it was boring, not hard (don’t take something that’s boring to you y’all cause it’ll be much harder than taking an objectively harder class that’s more fun). If the boring class is required, gg.
-Applied to UCs
-Applied to scholarships
-Got into UCLA, UCB, and UCD (the 3 schools I only applied to)
-Got a full-ride to UCLA so I opted for UCLA, though my UCB and UCD fin packages were good too
-UCD and UCB ain’t got a thing on the #1 public university, jk
-Doing research 1st quarter here (on Drosophila hematopoiesis under the MCDB department), was offered to work as an undergraduate research assistant in the medical genetics clinic of UCLA’s med school
-Involved in a good amount of activities around the school (got volunteer of the week out of hundreds of volunteers, including UCLA dental, medical, University of Washington optometrists, and doctors, recently for reasons idk [maybe I did a good job translating? Idek], just thought it’d be interesting to share and humbly brag about. Transportation and parent coordinator for a big event where hundreds of high school students from underserved areas will be brought to UCLA and taught about higher education).
-Recently talked to a Stanford undergrad, UCI Med school grad, and UCLA Med schoolfellow. She said the name of your school will only carry you so far. In the end, it’s up to you as a person to realize your goals, not your school. She admitted that someone from a Cal State school was far smarter than she was even though she went to Stanford, word.
The point is, don’t let the transfer stigma screw with you. Just be dedicated to your work and you’ll succeed, one way or another.
P.S. HI @HarleyTheQuinn LUV
Major: Gender studies( Originally Sociology ) Alternate major: Asian Humanities
GPA: 3.41 (should be at a 3.57or 3.58 by the end of this semester)
Major Prep: Yes. There is only one prep course for Gender studies. (I got A)
TAP: No
IGETC: Done by 2019 spring (left 2 courses and will take in Spring 2019)
Background:
Asian, Korean, permanent resident, immigrant
ECs:
volunteer with caregiver, tutoring, assistant.
work as Barista and Server at Cafe&restaurant while I’m in school
worked as a Private tutor for computer skill,
Bookkeeper(before attending school) for music distribution company,
Online clothing business owner(before attending school)
I got F in 2018 spring, but I make up in 2018 summer. (It was not major prep)
I have 3 W, but I covered 2 out of 3. (Do I have to take the rest of the class?)
I applied some schools as Gender studies or Sociology.
so I wrote about related to 2 major in the major essay.
Please chance me! I really hope to get into UCLA !!!
@filmlover98 I have a random question! I noticed you received the Moreno Valley Mayor’s award and I could not help but ask if you’re from RCC or MVC? If so did you take any classes with Tolunay for Psych?
Hey everyone! This is very important!
UC is extending the application deadline for those who are affected by the Southern California fires to December 15. You have to email them though and explain why you need the extension. Here’s the link below for more information and to follow instructions.
Please share this with anyone else you know who might be affected by the fires!
@AnhionringUCLA20 Hi again luv :3
Hello! I’m trying to transfer for UCLA’s Public Affair’s Undergrad Program. Can someone chance me?
Major: Public Affairs
GPA: 3.7 before Fall Semester ends potentially can bring up to 3.76
Major Prep: Completed with exception of 1 that will be completed in my next semester.
TAP: No
IGETC: Done
Background: Low income, have significant disabilities, gained FAFSA independent status student before age 24. Had to take a gap year due to extreme circumstances with family and financial barriers.
ECS: Disability advocacy workshops, summit conferences, Committee member for my county’s mental health committee, internships at nonprofit organizations.
I applied to other schools like Davis (Cognitive Science) and UC Berkeley (Urban Studies). About the different majors, I was lucky to be able to complete those major preparatory coursework for those schools as well by or before my next Spring semester. I have diverse interests and with a passion for helping those affected by various disabilities, I could see each of these majors at these schools to be of use whether for city planning with an emphasis on accessibility, collaborating with tech giants to build new technology to improve overall health, or being able to prepare for law school.
Hey guys these are my Stats do you think I have a shot??
Major: Psychology
Community College Transfer (from LA)
International student
Ethnicity: Indian
Gender: Female
GPA 4.0 (currently) But will go down to 3.86 (Because of Calculus)
Major Prep: Completed by Spring 2019
TAP: no
IGETC: Will complete by February 2019. Will be done before transfer.
Basically, all the requirements will be met
Extracurriculars: Dancer (not professionally but as a hobby), Vice President and Historian of Psychology club and Psi Beta Honors society, Perfect for 2 years (9-10 grade), Choreographed a dance piece for a dance concert.
Job/Work Experience: n/a
Volunteer/Community service: Fundraising for nonprofit, English Tutor for underprivileged kids, Currently volunteering in a hospital in their Rehabilitation department, Perspective Shadow work in Dec and January.
Personal Statement: Not finished but I think they’re okay
Degree: None
Weaknesses: 1 C and 1 Pass no Pass Course
Applying to what schools?
UCLA, UCB, USC, UCSD, UCSB(TAG), UCI.
Major: Statistics
CCC Transfer : Santa Rosa Junior College
Major GPA: 4.0
General GPA: 4.0
Gender: Male
IGETC and all Pre-reqs all finished
Associates Degrees:
- Computer Science, Deans Highest Honors, 4.0
- Mathematics, Deans Highest Honors, 4.0
- Economics, Deans Highest Honors, 4.0
Extra Curriculars:
- President of SRJC Data Science Club and Math Club
- Member of SRJC Computer science and Economics Club
- Principal Second of New York Youth Symphony - played in Carnegie Hall 3 times
- Concert Master of NYC Public Theater for the Odyssey in Central Park
- Concertmaster of Santa Rosa Youth Symphony
- Concertmaster of Young Peoples Chamber Orchestra
Awards/Honors:
- Meadowmount Chamber Music Winner
- Etude Competition Winner - Senior Strings, Senior Piano
- SFCM Piano Competition Winner
Educational volunteer work:
- Teaching Assistant/Grader
- Mathematics tutor
- Economics tutor
- Computer Science tutor
- Accounting Tutur
Volunteer Work:
- Simply Strings - I mentored under-privileged children through intensive ensemble instruction after school
- Harmony Program - I mentored under-privileged children through music throughout communities in New York City
- Music for fire victims - I went to shelters around Sonoma County to play music for fire victims.
Jobs:
- Section violinist Ukiah Symphony
- Section violinist Echo Chamber Orchestra
- Section violinist Symphony of the Redwoods
- Organist/Choir Accompanist
- Violin Teacher - Beginner to semi professional
Essays:
Spent all summer and fall working on these essays. I think they are quite strong. Most of them are of my hardship of switching from music to a new career path in statistics and data science.
Schools: All UC’s
CCC
Major: Communication Studies
GPA:3.92
TAP: Yes
IGETC and major prerequisites will be done by the end of the semester
EC:
Honors Program
Phi Kappa Theta
In process of joining Sigma Chi Eta
Work as a receptionist 20 hours a week
Applying to: UCLA, UCSB (TAG), UCSD
I don’t have very strong extracurriculars because I work part-time, so I’m going to cross my fingers that TAP, my GPA, and my personal statement work in my favor!
Good luck to everyone applying!
@littlemissmel You shouldn’t have a problem getting in!