<p>@ Sephorazn18</p>
<p>That’s awesome. However, I’d like to point out that UCB wouldn’t have accepted them if UCB did not think that particular student would do well. Isn’t that the grounds for all acceptance offers? There are thousands upon thousands of people transferring from CCs. UCB, being the prestigious school that it is, would only select the brightest of the bunch. I’m going out on a limb here, but I’ll make the assumption that most of the transfer GPAs to these schools are going to be relatively high anyway, considering the courseload of most CCs is considered on par with or even below the curricula at most high schools. </p>
<p>Also, you’re failing to take into account that different fields of study are easier than others, allowing higher GPAs. For instance, it is much easier to achieve a high GPA in Mass Communications (mentioned in the study you referenced) than to get a high GPA in Human Biology, especially at a university such as UCB. </p>
<p>Great post, but in the end, it’s up to the individual student to maintain his or her GPA. It doesn’t matter whether you attend CC or UC before you try to transfer. What matters is what you do at your initial institution.</p>