Salutations everybody,
I’m also applying for Fall 2020, albeit I think I have a rather low chance for admission. I’m a second year studying at a community college.
Major: Economics
Overall GPA as of now: 3.85
IGETC: Will be finished by Spring 2020
Major Prep: Will be finished by Spring 2020
EC’s: I really don’t have many extracurriculars. I was apart of my cc’s honor society, AGS, for my first year. I also work a part-time job which takes up about 16 hours a week. I also was a treasurer for a couple high school clubs and that’s about it. I would be really shocked if I got in lol.
Hey! I think you would be better off applying as an Economics major. I know a friend of mine transferred into UCSD without finishing the calculus series and I even asked the admissions office to confirm if we have to finish the major prereqs for admission in which they said no. It is preferred, but I don’t think it’s required. However, this is UCLA we are talking about and being the top UC, I would say you’d have a higher chance if you can finish your major reqs by the time you transfer. This is my advice but you should call the admissions office to make sure. I ate at Feast dining hall yesterday as I helped my girlfriend move in(she got accepted as a freshman for 2019 fall) and some graduates told me that econ/bus econ are some of the toughest majors on campus. Many drop out or switch, specifically business econ. I’m not trying to discourage you or anything but know that it will be tough if you decide to apply under that major. Best of luck! You’ll do great with whatever happens. Your gpa looks really competitive. I’m sure you’ll get in if they don’t require you to finish them.
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Missing one should not be a deal breaker, but Biz Econ is a bit harder to get into.
I’m actually going to finish the class during winter intersession, which ends like early February. Do you think they’ll have it by then, or should I just play it safe with my Econ where I’ll have all the classes done with a competitive GPA?
hey!! I think you should apply as economics since your application would look much stronger; however, if you are keen on pursuing business econ then totally stick with that!! if you don’t really have a preference between the two, I would say to choose econ!!
@al1226 yes. Put it up on the TAU page and email each UC with the grade update. That will be a HUGE help.
Hey. I feel kinda out of place asking this question, but is it worth applying if you’re from a 4 year university out of state? I’m aware the UC schools focus more on CC kids, but I was just wondering if this is even possible or worth my time because I’m looking to transfer out. I’m a top student and a leader in an engineering club at my current institution if this helps anyone’s answer. Thanks
yes i definitely think you should apply!! keep in mind that UC admissions can be really random at times so you really never know!!
California CC’s Student
GPA:3.89 (end of 2019 Fall)
Major:Econ
Finish all major Prep
Have 3 semesters will Ws or Fs due to parent divorce and girlfriend’s death
Finish 70 semester units in one year took acct1/2 econ1/2 cal1/2 and many electives
Everyone good luck!
Hi everyone!!
UCLA is one of my top choices:)
California Community College Student
Major: Poli Sci (as of now)
GPA: 3.84
Major GPA: 4.0
IGETC: Done except for Math (will take in Spring 2020)
Major Prep: Done
Currently have 46 transferable units completed, 15 in progress for Fall 2019, and about 10-15 planned for Spring 2020
EC:
Full-time job
Caregiver
Political Internship during my first year of CC
UCB TAP member
Deans List multiple times
Etc.
Insight questions: I believe they are strong; I cover an array of topics/challenges I have overcome.
As of now, I think that my biggest downfall is that I will not have my Math class completed when my application is evaluated.
Other UCs I’m applying to are UCB, UCSB, and UCSD
Hey everybody!!
UCLA is my top choice but I feel like my chances are slimmer due to being an out of state transfer.
Attending Community College in Las Vegas, NV
Major: Geography
Major GPA: 3.4-3.6
GPA: 3.0
Completing 48 semester credits by the end of Fall 2019, 12-15 credits planned for Spring 2020
EC:
Didn’t do any extracurriculars due to working 30 hours a week and family responsibilities
Was an intern for two years with the City of Las Vegas
Other UCs that are my backups: UCSB, UCI, UCSC, UCR
Hi y’all… super nervous for this application process, want to know what my chances are of actually getting into UCLA
Major: Microbiology
IGETC: Completed Winter 2019
Major Prep: Finish the required bio sequence (but will be missing 1 more bio class), finished gen. chem and organic chem sequence, finished calc 1 and 2, and will finish the recommended physics sequence by the time I do transfer.
GPA: 4.0
Honors: completed
TAP: yes
EC: President of a Church Youth Group, American Red Cross Club Activities Coordinator, NSLS inducted member, Work at a CPA firm (i know it has nothing to do with my major but for now it pays well), did hospital volunteer work in high school ( a lot of it) as well as was a girl scout, did volunteer work with a syrian refugee non-profit in lebanon
@thatskinnykid Hello! I specifically wanted to respond to your comment since I was a transfer student last year from the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas! 
Perhaps I can be of some assistance to you throughout this process. Feel free to direct any specific questions about transferring from Nevada that you may have my way. I am happy to help. I did get into every UC school I applied to besides Berkeley (due to a missing requirement on my end), so I know the process pretty well.
I do want to advise you to be mindful of the OOS costs of UCLA (or any UC school). Although I was grateful to have got into UCLA (I do LOVE the school), I did end up choosing to attend USC due to financial reasons. USC covered my ENTIRE tuition + some in gift aid. At UCLA, I would’ve been stuck taking out ~$12k/year in loans just to cover my tuition and I would’ve been on my own with housing. Don’t let this discourage you from applying if it is your dream school!!! I just want to make sure you are aware of the costs.
Good luck to everyone else applying as well! Don’t let me being a Trojan stop you all from asking me questions about the process. 
I am always happy to help!
Major: Econ / Business Econ
GPA: 3.7
Transferring from Cal Berkeley
Major Prep: 2/4 ; Managerial and microeconomics next spring.
EC: Haas Undergraduate Black Business Association (2 years)
Black Recruitment & Retention Center (2 years)
I think I have a good chance, but my weakness is not developing a well enough personal insight essay.
From CCC
Major: Business Economics
Secondary: Statistics
IGETC: Completed
Major Prep: All courses finished for both majors, also took on and extra semester of calculus in the hopes of looking more competitive for business economics
Major GPA: 4.0
GPA: 4.0
Honors: completed
TAP: yes
EC: Statistics tutor at our colleges tutoring center, Awarded first place at our undergraduate research symposium on a topic within the field of economics, presented the same research at Stanford symposium, Founder / Programmer of online currency exchange website, Summer program at Columbia University (took courses for credit in game theory analysis and entrepreneurship), Varsity Tennis for both years at CC, Phi Theta Kappa member, vice president of scientific research journal club, Alpha Beta Gamma member (business honors society).
Looking to double-major in Business Economics / Statistics, or major in Business Economics and minor in entrepreneurship. Best of luck to everyone!
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I am applying as Biology as my main major and Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology as my alternative. By spring, I will have both gen chems, both ochems, two semesters of bio, stats, and two calcs. I will be missing third semester of bio and the physics series. I have a 4.0 so far. How is it looking so far guys?
Hi, How bad will my chances be ruined if I get a W in a recommended class (not major pre req) this fall?
Was wondering, how impossible would it be to transfer out of state from a four-year uni? Should I just not even bother applying?