What do you guys think.

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>I am currently at CCC right now and applying for fall 08. I have completed all my preqs except this one Calc 2 that I am taking right now. Currently I have a 4.0, but because I have such busy schedule right now (work from 6:45 and return at 9 or 10 after classes at night almost every day) I don't think I will be able to get an A in calc2. The thing that I am worried about is the fact that UC will see this as negative trend. How much do you guys think will this affect my chances. I have calulated that if I got a B in Calc2 my gpa would go down to 3.9 ish.</p>

<p>Thank You ppl! =)</p>

<p>edit: btw, my major is econ for cal and busecon for ucla (i have not yet completed accounting 2 for ucla)</p>

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<p>Since you're starting out at the top base line I would imagine that the "trend" doesn't apply very much. It's like batting 1.000 in baseball, you can't do any better. I think it makes more sense for people starting out with a lower GPA and proving that they can overcome some mediocre performances by improving their grades as they progress.</p>

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<p>I would be more worried in getting a B in a major prereq course, assuming calc2 is a prereq for econ at ucb.</p>

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<p>you are paranoid, adamantine lol.
one B won't kill your chance.</p>

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<p>^I do have to admit, having a 4.0 does make you paranoid, at least in my own experience --anything under an A panics me.</p>

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<p>yea that is true.... and yea calc2 is my prereq.... sadly -___-</p>

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<p>Why is it that the people with 4.0/3.9 GPA's are always asking what there chances are? Obviously you are going to be competitive to any major you apply to as long as you have most of you prereq's done.</p>

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<p>Because the word competitive holds vague meaning.</p>

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<p>Well the average admitted for the last 6 years is about 3.8 <a href="http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/Tr_Prof.htm%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/Tr_Prof.htm&lt;/a> so I don't think you would have much trouble getting in. Just try maintain a 4.0 or 3,9 average and you will be fine.</p>

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<p>what if i get 3 b's out of all 4 classes that i am taking =)</p>

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<p>3bs is a downward trend tho
but they focus more on ur prereq such as ur calc 2
if possible bring it up
there is a section on ur apps that ask u if u have anything to clarify or that sort
u can write about ur job affecting ur work or even in your personal statement...
but then again they like seeing that u can organize your time well... that might be a downside</p>

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<p>I would beg your employers for time off -assuming you can afford it.</p>

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<p>well i work around 30-32 hours / week
statistics private tutor/ school tutor
and high school tutor</p>

<p>taking 17 semester units
calc2, japanese3, sociology1, and accounting1</p>

<p>i think i can get A's on jap3,soc1 and accounting
but i dont know about calc 2..... may be at most b, i would throw a party if i get a</p>

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<p>Your best bet would probably be to explain your schedule as it is, which *may * have caused the C, or B in Calc.</p>

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<p>would u consider that as heavy schedule tho? cause i might be the only one that see it as is. They might see my schedule as just normal collegekid schedule.</p>

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<p>I would say it's above average, considering you're working 30 hours a week; just stress the amount you're working, and the time conflictions.</p>

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<p>I stress more on how I also support my family and that is why I gotta work, and of course, along with the 30 hours</p>

<p>what u think?</p>

<p>thanx for replying u all</p>

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<p>well, with your gpa and the amount of hours that you work per week, you really should worry. I talked to a Berkeley admission officer the other day and he said Cal takes Jobs into account. He mentioned someone that got in( I forgot which department though) with a 3.3 who worked full time.</p>

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<p>what do u mean i should worry? worry about what? my grades?</p>

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<p>i would also throw a party if i got an a in ochem</p>