CSU -> CC -> UC Hoping for Your Thoughts

MHousos
Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:58:16 +0000

Hello, everyone!

My name is Michael and I graduated from high school in 2012.
Upon graduating, I attended CSULB for 2 semesters (Fall and Spring), where I made poor grades.
By the end of my second semester, I had obtained a Cumulative GPA of 2.43.
I was unhappy with this, and despite clearing academic probation, I decided to leave CSULB to attend Fullerton College, where I planned to turn my academics around.
I’m now nearing my time to transfer (Fall 2016) and am very grateful to say that I now have a 3.73 GPA.
My first few semesters (including summer) I received straight Bs and now I’ve been able to maintain straight As for the past 4 semesters (including summer).

There are no excuses for the mistakes I’ve made at CSULB.
I simply slacked off, and I quickly learned that I never wanted to feel that way again.
I now take my academics very seriously and enjoy them much more now that I’ve decided to do what I felt was right.

So my current situation is deciding which UCs to apply to/attend.
I would like to major in either Computer Science or Environmental Science, with my UC Transfer GPA being 3.34 (including CSULB grades).
I’m highly considering the UC System, especially since I am eligible for free tuition via the Blue and Gold Opportunity Program.

I have several questions that I’d like hear to your thoughts on.
The first question is: Do you think my mistakes at CSULB and my improvements since then will positively or negatively impact my chances in getting into the UC System (namely, UCI,UCD,UCSC, UCLA, UCSD)?
My second question is: Of the schools and majors listed above, which ones do you think I have a chance of getting in?
Lastly: What advice would you give to me at this point in my schooling?

If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Thank you for your time, it truly means a lot.