International transfer - additional courses needed?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi everyone!</p>

<p>I am California resident, but I have studied engineering in Russia for 3 years, so technically I am transfering internationally. I have taken TOEFL test(101) and my GPA is 3.7, I am not sure if I need to take some more english classes at CC before transfering.</p>

<p>Does anyone have any information on this case?
Thank you
Anna</p>

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<p>If you have 3 years of college it makes most sense to graduate in Russia and apply to masters or PhD programs in the States. Most good colleges will not accept a transfer who has completed 3 years. Also,if you need any funding, it will be much easier to find for grad school programs.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your answer.</p>

<p>My situation is a little bit unique just because I was studying Printing Engineering in Russia and would like to change my major to the Chemical Engineering. What’s more is that educational system in Russia has 5 years of studies, not 4.
I am not sure that classes I had during my third year are tranferrable, they are mostly printing classes. But my first two years of study contained chemistry, physics and math.</p>

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<p>By the way, I’ve applied to UCLA, UCSD, UCI, UC Berkeley and USC.</p>

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<p>Contact the International Admissions officer at each of these places, and ask about your specific situation. They are the people who can give you the most useful advice.</p>