Ocasta181

So I just completed my Freshman year at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). I was a Theater/Economics double major which wish to change to an English/Economics double major. My grades from last year are as follows:

-Fall- (13cr)
Acting 1(3cr)-B
Intro to Philosophy(0cr)-W
Sociology of Social Policy and Poverty(4cr)-A
Modern Dance 1(3cr)-B
Intro to Microeconomics(3cr)-B

-Spring-(12cr)
Acting 2(3cr)-C
Expository Writing(3cr)-B
Pre Calculus(3cr)-P
Intro to Macroeconomics(3cr)-B

-Total- (25cr) 3.05 GPA

I really hate my current school and I was hoping to transfer back to my native state of California. I understand my GPA is nowhere near what would be expected of me to transfer into any university of equal or greater reputation than my current one. I hear that CC students have precedence over 4 year students for transfer to the UC system. Given that I have essentially a full scholarship to CWRU would it be better to stay in CWRU for another year to increase my GPA or to use the CC route to enter UCB or UCSD?

Sachin J

I think you should cut your losses now, and embark upon a new path. The fact is this: you hate your school, academic success is less likely in an environment where you are unhappy, and changing route is not difficult.

I strongly recommend going to a CCC for 2 years and transferring to Berkeley or UCSD. If you got into CWRU with a full ride I have no doubt that you have the academic ability to pull a 4.0 at a CCC and get into all the UC's. Also, if money is an issue you, you could definitely work alonogside school while maintaining a good GPA--I know many students who have done that.

Ultimately, don't settle for less and the shorter path. Take a little longer so that you can be happy, have a degree from a great school, and keep many more doors open to you as a result from better grades.

Good luck!

Ocasta181

thanks, that is very helpful!