Would this ruin my chance for UCI?

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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Hi all,

I am a Biology major looking to transfer specifically to UCI. My overall GPA is 3.5 whilst my major GPA is 3.2. I currently have a D in Calculus 1, that I am planning to retake, a C in Gen. Chem. B, and 2 Ws.

I am wondering if a D, C, and 2 Ws would ruin my chances to transfer to UCI. I am on my 4th semester at a CC and some outside factors as affected me and my grades greatly which are personal family issues, and extracurricular activities; such as clubs and volunteering.

I’ve been stressing a lot about this and I have to know if I should just change majors instead. I would really like to get into UCI than any other UCs. Thanks!

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Biology is a tough major to get into and they do look at the grades for the major prep courses. I’m not an expert on UCI or Biology, but you might be better off choosing a major that is easier to get into, such as Anthro B.S. if they have it. Maybe do some searching of alternate majors that have a bio component.