<p>Hey, I got accepted into UCSC and am planning to go there for studies in Film and Digital Media. However, I know this isn't the best school for the major I'm going to study which is why I would like to transfer to a school that has excellent Film programs such as USC or UCLA. My original plan was to go attended UCSC for two years, build a strong portfolio for film, get good grades, get involved with extra curricular activities, etc then apply for a transfer to USC or UCLA. So my overall question is would I have better chances of transfering to an excellent film college (such as UCLA and USC) following this plan by going to UCSC or doing the same plan only going to a community college? I really like UCSC but it isn't my aim to graduate there for my major, so I would like to increase my chances to get into one of the 'better' schools</p>
<p>UC gives priority to community college transfer students: [Other</a> types of transfers | UC Admissions](<a href=“http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/requirements/other/index.html]Other”>http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/requirements/other/index.html)</p>
<p>You would be much better off saving your money and going that route than enrolling at a UC campus where as a freshman you’ll be stuck in huge overcrowded lecture courses with no chance of individual attention from the profs. </p>
<p>You can find more data about cc transfer admissions on this report compiled by CPEC.gov:<br>
[California</a> Postsecondary Education Commission - Transfer Pathway Charts](<a href=“http://www.cpec.ca.gov/OnLineData/TransferPathwayChart.asp?Inst=A0004A]California”>http://www.cpec.ca.gov/OnLineData/TransferPathwayChart.asp?Inst=A0004A)</p>
<p>Also, as an alternative to USC you might want to consider Chapman. Good luck!</p>