<p>Look, I don’t wanna be an ******* about this. I should’ve been more elaborate on my issue, because looking back on what I wrote, I sounded like a whiny ■■■■■■■ asking to be awarded. It’s just that because of what I had to do, things couldn’t go my way. I have everything needed to be qualified for UCLA, it’s just that a few bad grades got in the way because a few schools wouldn’t let me get rid of mistakes that I could not prevent.</p>
<p>Wow 'tismetruth, you are really off base here. lightemup has done absolutely nothing to warrant your personal attacks. </p>
<p>Show some common decency and courtesy instead of being condescending to someone who clearly has less experience than you in regards to the admissions process. All that was needed here is your aid in demystifying the admissions process for lightemup here. That’s it. </p>
<p>“Duty, honor, country.”
Decorated Veterans do not need to be supportive of the war. The US military will always be servants to the directions given by the democratic processes of our government; this process compels American personnel to carry out their duty regardless individual beliefs. American history is full of soldiers who were against war, but were also awarded the purple heart along with other medals. Why? They did it for duty. They did it for their fellow man. They did it to uphold democracy.</p>
<p>Shame on you 'tisthetruth. </p>
<p>Shame on you for being so unsupportive and harsh, especially when you know this man is having a rough time.</p>
<p>Myself: “I’m not proud of what war I fought, but I’m proud that I did what this country asked me to do.”</p>
<p>Ok, that kinda sounded hypocritical. But what I’m getting at is that I’m proud that the country has called me up to serve her and protect her. Being a 4th generation American, and a 3rd generation soldier in my family, it is nothing but an honor to do fulfill my duty.</p>
<p>Thanks for the support walnut. But I guess if I was tisthetruth, I’d be acting the same way because my first post looked like I was asking for leniency due to my service. I never look for the easy way out, and I never have. I’ve been through enough hardships that I can withstand almost anything.</p>
<p>If we explained to you in depth the admissions process, and you continued to ask for leniency, then 'tisthetruth’s comments would be warranted. </p>
<p>Anyways, the first couple posts here were great. I would recommend Malishka’s post as the most actionable route to UCLA. Look into the academic renewal and TAP programs. Good grades along with completion of the TAP program is known on these forums to have a near 100% admittal rate. UC’s are particularly forgiving about academic history, which explains why they have a policy is paying no attention to the total amount of community college units. </p>
<p>Large community colleges and Universities will offer extremely generous scholarships and benefits created specifically for military and ex-military personnel. I’m sure you know of the GI bill too. I’ve met a couple Veteran’s at my CC who wouldn’t have been able to attend school full time if it hadn’t been for these services. </p>
<p>Make no mistake, Veteran’s do deserve leniency (or benefits, depending how you view it). While the Veteran’s were out serving the country, us college students were comfortably increasing our future earnings potential. Although such benefits don’t exist substantially in the admissions process, they can be found elsewhere as I mentioned previously.</p>
<p>Lightemup,</p>
<p>First off, I would like to say thank you for your service to this country. </p>
<p>Secondly, I can help you out if you want to PM me. I can get you on a route to UCLA as a History major w/ the TAP program and 60 transferable units in a year and half. </p>
<p>SoCalBum88</p>
<p>I hope you eventually get into UCLA.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. I’ll contact some of you in the future for help!</p>