UCSD Transfer (Chance me)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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<p>Hey guys,
I'm thinking of applying to UC San Diego for Fall 2010. Ok, here's the story:
I'm going to be transferring from UC Riverside. Right now, I just finished my freshman year at Texas A&M- Corpus Christi and I'm going to be starting UCR this fall for my sophomore year. Now I have 34 semester units with a GPA of 3.8. I am a California resident/native and I intend to complete 60 semester units by the end of my sophomore year (my first year at UCR, if that makes any sense). I am going to apply for the biology major at UCSD. Are my stats high enough (considering I maintain a 3.8 and finish a good amount of pre-reqs)? Also what is the acceptance rate for transfers at UCSD? I know my questions seem overwhelming but I would really appreciate it if I got some answers.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>3.8 is a really low gpa man…damn</p>

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<p>you’re kidding right…?</p>

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<p>Yea, I am joking. You have roughly an 80% chance of getting in.</p>

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<p>I’d say it might be somewhat lower than 80%. It’s a good chance, sure, but probably more like 60%. Accepted students have a median GPA of about a 3.5 or so, but biology is a very crowded major, so that’s what makes your chances in that area just a bit lower, in my opinon. </p>

<p>An important thing to note is that as a transfer from another UC school, you are actually prioritized below California community college students, so that hurts you a bit. Why not save some cash and go to a CC next year? It will be easier than a UC, meaning your GPA should be easier to either maintain or raise even more, and you’ll have a better chance at getting into ALL the UC schools that way. It’s a no-lose scenario.</p>

<p>A couple of months ago, there was a huge thread where transfers and incoming freshmen were posting their admissions decisions along with their GPAs, which you could use as a reference. Do a search.</p>

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<p>^^ you pulled your percentage out of your ass though…</p>

<p>I just posted what uc statfinder states for the specific major/ and gpa, as well as other basic critera.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys for the feedback. Now since I am a pre-dental student, it really doesn’t matter which major I choose, just as long as it is science based. Having said that, I don’t have to go into the biology major but I’m thinking of choosing neuroscience or something along those lines. Is neuroscience a less competitive major than biology? Or are all of the biological sciences impacted? If you guys can give me some advice on a good science major that is not impacted or preferred as biology, I would greatly appreciate it. thanks again.</p>

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<p>No, CC and UC students are equal priority above CSU and privates.</p>

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<p>^ This is incorrect. CCC students have priority over all others. Are you in yet?</p>

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<p>oye- you can probably get that transfer thru, thats a high GPA</p>