<p>I’m not gonna repeat everything luckie said, but adding on to it:
1: For the most part they don’t care, but for sequences (calc 1 -> calc 2 -> calc 3, etc) it’s better to take all the classes at the same school. Some CCs divide material differently than others, so taking them at the same school guarantees you don’t end up with any gaps. They usually accept the classes regardless, but if you can you should stick to one school for those. :)</p>
<p>Bonus answer: Technically yes, it’s more likely to get in as an english major. But changing your major as a transfer is difficult, sometimes impossible, so it really doesn’t matter that one is easier than the other. The admit of unrelated majors shouldn’t affect you at all, apply to your intended major or you’ll be disappointed later.</p>