Transferring from a CSU to a UC

Eptheus
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:10:08 +0000

Hey everyone!

I have been in quite the predicament and I could really use some feedback. I am currently a pre-computer science major at CSULB. I am starting my second year of college this August. So far I have a GPA of 3.76. I took 2 classes (3 units each) during the summer at a community college and have aced both of them, so that should boost me up a bit more. I was wondering what are my chances of transferring over to a UC. My dream schools are UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UCI, but I would also be content with any other UC. The problem is that I was told by the UCLA Admissions office to take 2 additional math courses (Calculus 3 and Linear/differentials), as well as, an extra physics course and english course. People have been telling me that I shouldn’t waste my time on those classes because I would fall behind if I were not to be accepted into any UC, but to just apply anyway. However, I have been reading online and have seen mixed opinions about the acceptance rate from a CSU to a UC. I understand that they look at other 4 year university transfers last (After High school and CC). But what are my chances? What do you guys think I should do? I am so conflicted.