USC to CC to (Hopefully) UCLA or CAL

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<p>I'm curious what you guys think of my situation and chances.</p>

<p>I was a pretty successful high school student and made it into a variety of colleges, ended up taking USC because I wanted to nudge my way into their film program (I applied as a Psych major). USC ended up being way too expensive and not what I expected, I dropped the ball and left after one semester with a dismal 3.02 GPA. Started up again the next semester at my hometown's local CC and have managed over two semesters (spring and summer) to raise my GPA to a 3.64. I really have my sights set on Cal or UCLA as a Psych major, what do you think my shots are?</p>

<p>Some more info:
IGETC: Complete by spring of next year
Pre-Reqs: Complete, received all A's
APs:
-Bio: 5
-Calc: 4
-Psych: 4
Extracurriculars:
-Volunteer hotline counselor at a suicide hotline (Talk people through periods of depression and suicide)
-Work part-time at Whole Foods
-A ton of theater stuff from high school
-Disability Student Services notetaker
-Lots more High School awards</p>

<p>I personally feel borderline for Cal and low for UCLA (especially as a trojan, ha). Thoughts? What can I do to make myself more appealing to the admissions office (even if I fail to make it in the first year)?</p>

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<p>For Berkeley and/or UCLA, try to get into their TAP programs if they’re available at the CC that you attend. They significantly increase your chances of getting admitted.</p>

<p>Also, just try to increase your GPA as much as you can. It can never hurt to have a higher GPA. If absolutely necessary and you’re willing to do it, you can stay an extra year at your CC to attain the GPA that you desire. 3.64 isn’t bad at all, but try to raise it to a little over 3.8 because psychology is a very competitive major at both schools and you need a GPA in that range or near that range to be very competitive for admission to it.</p>

<p>Your ECs are good. Nothing to say here.</p>

<p>Also, work on your personal statement a lot. Both schools read those and consider them in the admissions process.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>@Bartleby33‌ I’m considering taking the exact same path as you are right now. (Also currently a 1st sem freshman) Please let me know how this all goes for you!</p>