What path to take? Accounting dilemma.

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<p>I'm a 25-year old+ intern at an operating company of a prestigious Fortune 50. Been there a total of 3 years, incl 1 year of an on-going internship (not Finance or Acct dept). I'm returning to school after a few years of changing my mind and indecision. I'm at a Comm. Coll. now, sadly my fifth school since I've moved and transferred a lot (2 of those schools were CC's, the others were out of state since 1999). I don't have any volunteer or organization type experience since I've been supporting myself and going to school. I do have hobbies and obviously, a lot of work experience.</p>

<p>Getting into CSUF should be easy but I want to go to UCLA. I'm not sure what my final GPA is yet but it is definitely over 3. I'd like to major in Women's Studies or Psychology and minor in Accounting at UCLA since my career goal is to be a CPA. I'm just not interested in the Bus Econ major. Will my choice of major and educational history work against me or should I just stick to CSUF and be a business admin?</p>

<p>Also, how will my spotty past affect my acceptance by the Big 4, both internship-wise and politically, and then career in general?</p>

<p>I've always been hard-working and am now very motivated to succeed. Now that I've found my path, I would appreciate any and all advice so I can finish before I'm in my mid-30's.</p>

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<p>The UCs are pretty much by the numbers schools. While your work history can be a small plus if you use the essay to write about it, you need the numbers they are looking for. You can check, by major, what GPA the average admit has and compare it to your overall GPA. If you did not do well in classes that you took more than 5 years ago, you can apply for “academic forgiveness.” Talk to your CC counselor about this.</p>

<p>I think your inclination is right to go for the better degree if possible. No reason you shouldn’t be able to talk your way into the big 4 with solid grades in accounting and your last 2 years as a whole and good internships.</p>

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<p>Thanks hmom5. I am anxiously waiting to meet with the counselor and UCLA rep. I’ve looked at the stats but I’m just worried if I major in anything except Bus Econ or Econ, I’ll be pegged as less desirable - especially if it’s a Humanities or non-math/science/business degree.</p>