Seriously Reconsidering Transferring to UCLA

2016Candles
Thu, 19 Jun 2014 01:18:57 +0000

@Chitosiri‌ Basically I applied to UCLA, and a few other schools because I wanted to have the options. At the time that I applied it was more feasible for me than it is now. Shortly after I applied, I got transferred with my job, and I don’t have the flexibility that I used to have. I thought I was going to be able to do some different things, but long story short it didn’t really work out.

My top choice for grad school is USC. The school I’m applying to says that they look at your application as a whole and the prestige of your undergrad isn’t really a factor. Who knows if that is exactly true, but that’s what they said. GPA, work history, and GRE scores are the primary factors.

I have actually written several essays for several different scholarships over the past few months, and will continue to do so. Actually finished another essay for another scholarship just today. I really have no reason to think that I would not be able to maintain a high GPA at UCLA.

As far as financial aid goes, I am getting enough financial aid to cover all of my tuition plus some additional money on top. I actually get significantly more financial aid with UCLA than I do at my current CSU.