<p>as jbusc points out, mrgorilla is mistaken - you must submit all college transcripts when you apply to any college (even if you don’t like the gpa).</p>
<p>I second that you should not give up hope - if you have managed to bring your gpa up to a 2.7 after your tough start, it seems you are currently doing very well. If you are ineligible to take more classes at your current community college there is no reason you can’t take more at another. (As long as you submit ALL transcripts - to fail to do so could not only result in your admission being rescinded, but any degrees awarded could be revoked.) There are many that have articulation agreements with USC.</p>
<p>In your essay or extra information, be sure to address your new commitment to your education. Show how you have grown as a student and as a person. Your huge gpa improvement will prove your point.</p>
<p>As backups, be sure to apply to UCs and CSUs - they give transfer preference to community college transfers, even those who had a rough start.</p>
<p>Don’t give up - good luck and keep us posted!</p>