So I’m 16 years old and I have recently obtained my GED. I have decided to try to transfer over to Yale or UCLA in two years. I was wondering how much of a chance I would have if I do this:
- 4.0 in Community College
- Have 1-3 EC's that I am passionate about
- Write a remarkable Essay
I’ll most likely take honor courses my first semester in CC. High School was easy for me, but my grades did not show it due to depression from an abusive parent (I won’t get into that). I understand that Yale accepts about 3% of their transfer students so I really want to try to stand out. My ethnicity makes me a minority but I doubt that’ll help in the slightest.
With enough hard work in Community College, could Yale or UCLA possibly be a reality?
You could probably get in at UCLA. Whats your major?
For UC transfers, check out here: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/
Neurology is something you study in medical school. However, UCLA offers neuroscience, psychobioloby, and psychology majors.
Check out the stats here: https://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr/Tr_Prof14_mjr.htm
Edit: Are you a CA student?
You can definitely transfer to UCLA.
It is much more difficult to transfer into Yale from a Community College and incredibly rare. So don’t bet on it.
I am an Idaho Student. I will be transferring from the College of Western Idaho
Okay, that makes it a tad more difficult. Generally, CA CC students use assist.org to find out what pre reqs to complete from their CC to the different UCs. What you need to do is pick one and take classes that are similar at your CC.
Another thing to be aware of is the cost of a UC education for an OOS student. It can be up to 55k a year with very little aid available.
Wow it is literally double the cost for OOS students. My family makes about 60k a year. Would I even be eligible for loans?
Loans yes, but that is about it. You could be eligible for 7500, and parent plus for the rest as a junior
Transfer to Yale is extremely difficult-although I have seen it happen. Here is what you should know–most of the transfer seats that are open for transfers are tied to attrition–however, attrition is virtually nonexistent at Yale–less than 2%. Further, most successful transfer students are not only imminently qualified, but also Yale has a program or degree not currently offered at their existing institution. So, while regular admission is super competitive, transfer admission is super super competitive as the admission rate is about 2%. Best–