UCLA PSYCH. Chance Me! =]

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>I am transferring to a UC after my 3rd year of CC.
My number one choice is UCLA.
I know it is very competitive to get in as a psychology major.
Please let me know how I can become a more competitive applicant!</p>

<p>Stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.70-3.75 (depending on 2011 Fall grades)
Major GPA: 3.78 (Got a C in Biology, the rest of the major requirements I received all A's)
Have taken all the psychology classes (UC TRANS.) offered at my community college which is about 6-7 classes. (Received all A's)
I have received 2 W's, Received 4 D's (Retook all of them and got A's except for one which I got a B in),
A somewhat high upward trend from first semester until now 2.0 < 3.4 < 3.6 < 3.8 < 4.0</p>

<p>Extra-Curricular Activities:</p>

<p>Volunteering:
-Local hospital (+200 hours) Since March 2010
-Outdoor education camp (+360 hours) Since May 2009
-Church (+400 hours) Since January 2008</p>

<p>Jobs:
-Work 20-25 hours a week at 2-3 jobs. (Babysitting, Clothing Store, & Fast Food Restaurant) <em>Ever since I was 15 years old, because my dad died and I wanted to become independent and not rely on anyone</em></p>

<p>Rewards:
-Psi Beta Psychology April 2011
-Scholarship from CC Spring 2011</p>

<p>Clubs & Activities:
-Vice President of a club Since Spring 2009
-Psychology Club (Club Member) Since Fall 2009
-Traditional Cultural Dancing (Competitive & Rec.) I've been dancing my whole life.</p>

<p>Let me know how I can become a better applicant, if I do in fact have a slight chance of even getting accepted to LA, and any advice you can give me. I would really truly appreciate it! Thanks guys! =]</p>

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<p>I heard this year is more competitive than before because of the budget cut? more students choose CC? For UCLA psychology major, there are 383 out of 1551 were admitted. The average gpa is 3.78. I think the only thing you could do is do your best-> apply-> see what happens</p>

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<p>You have a REALLY good chance. Just make sure your essay is top notch and I don’t see why they would reject you. </p>

<p>Edit:
I didn’t see the 4 Ds part. That might be a problem!</p>

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<p>Yeaaah, I got those three** D’s from Fall 2009-Fall of 2011.
I took 7 classes last semester and I got all A’s and one B.
This summer I am taking 6 classes…1 B and all A’s…
I have a good upward trend, but I don’t know if that’ll be enough…</p>

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You… you… you must be kidding, right? I almost pop my eyes when I read this line lol</p>

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<p>Ha. I wish I was kidding. It’s A LOT of work. I really REALLY want to go to UCLA.
I hope they see something in my personal statement.</p>

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<p>Are they all Gen Ed? Or you have some physics, calculus in there too? :o
<em>sigh</em> you must have 3 hours of sleep every night, am I right?</p>

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<p>For the most part, yeah. Done with math, English, and general chemistry.
I am going to take Biology and Physics next year, because I a planning to apply to Med. School…
CLOSE. I get 4-5 hours of sleep a night!</p>

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<p>I guess Superman and The Incredible Hulk did have cousins after all… lol</p>

<p>Btw, gluck, I def think you are in for UCLA.</p>

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<p>Thaankk you =]</p>