I am currently a high school senior. I am interested in transferring into a Berkeley after attending a California Community College for two years. I know that I must maintain a high gpa in order to transfer into a school like Berkeley, but I have heard that transferring into a UC is becoming harder each and every year. What are the pros and cons of transferring into a UC after attending a California Community College for 2 years and why is it becoming harder to transfer into the UC schools?
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Answer 1 :
I got into UC Berkeley after community college. I didn't even have to take the SATs. Out of high school its something like a 4.1 and out of cc its more like 3.7 or higher. Berkeley is known for cc transfers. California community colleges are the best and cheapest. You do get a good education and it is MUCH easier to transfer, and all your lower division stuff is done, wiping out all those placement tests! The downfall would be no freshman dorm experience etc. But realistically I am very happy to be transferring as a Jr. Just remember to go fast at community college, and don't waste time in non-transferable classes. If you dont do well on a placement test, challenge it.
Answer 2 :
Things to consider... UC Berkeley Transfer admissions data and student profile: http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.asp ASSIST http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html Check out your community college for a TAG (Tranfer Admission Guarantee) program. a scholars program or honors program. Examples: http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Honors/ http://www.sjcc.edu/SServices/Services/Transfer/admissionAgreements.html Pros: save money, smaller classes, teachers who have time for their students, time to explore your career options and choice of major Cons: *might* set you back a semester or two depending on how well you choose courses or the scheduling of the community college courses; not much else unless you think you'll miss something by not being in the dorms those first years.
Answer 3 :
Because the CCCs are becoming crowded and underfunded, students are having a harder time getting the classes they need to transfer on time. Transfer admission is also becoming competitive. One way to get to the classes you need is to choose a CCC that offers an honors/scholars program (http://www.honorstcc.org/ ). Participating students receive priority registration at the community college which will allow you to complete your general education and major prerequisite requirements in a timely fashion. UCLA also gives additional consideration to students in the honors/scholars program (Transfer Alliance Program: http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr/adm_cco/tap.htm ).
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