SDSU tends to put priority over recruiting local students, so that might explain why they would possibly reject a 4.0 student.
I’m not entirely sure what you meant by “UCSD should be a 4.0 or greater” as 4.0 is the highest GPA you can obtain as a transfer student.
I thought cc students take honor class that add up, don’t know it’s the same with high school or not?
@vvMark Would you know if UCSD gives priority to local students as well? Out of state applicant over here. I’m hoping to get into the bioengineering program even though I’m “behind” in math. It just seems crazy that they want me to be all the way through linear algebra before transferring. I would have had to start college going into calc II if I were to be in linear algebra right now. Either way I’m hoping my GPA and ECs will be enough.
@1NMRes The majority of UCs, if not all, require engineering majors to complete math through linear algebra/ differential equations prior to transfer.
It’s not that they give priority to local students but California residents in general that’s why they extended the application deadline untill Jan (for California residents) . This was done for all UC’s as they want to encourage more people from California to apply but that does not mean that you will automatically get rejected if your out of state. I don’t think the UC system goes to the extent as SDSU.
@Mugiwaraboy Nuts…
@hdoan24 honestly I wouldn’t do it. UCSD doesn’t care and other schools that care would be less likely to withdraw your offer if you’ve already commited compared to if you give them resason during SIR season
Hello everyone! I have been following this thread for weeks and thought I would make an account.
I am an out of state, community college English major with a 3.9 GPA. I am currently in an Honors program and am moderately involved. My essays were fairly intriguing, discussing my origins of interest in the field and my heritage. I still have not heard back from any of the uc’s I’ve applied to, is that a bad thing? Hoping someone could tell me that it’s fine and I should relax. Best of luck to everyone btw 
in the future, don’t need school any more. 400 students in one class, professor just talk 1:30 hrs then leave. You study by yourself. I thought they will change the rule, study by yourself then take the state test (pay for the test fee) same as IT program. I saw the UCSD has a india professor, when he was talking, students were lauging (not understand), professor was lauging too.School is grading hard that makes student scare and study hard that make school look good. What do you think?
@IWannaMakeDrugs umm I wish that were the case, but it’s on my spring planned courses, and once I have to submit final transcripts and don’t notify of withdrawal, they will freak out and it could be grounds for rescinding
“They will all be out by April 30th. Everyone needs to chill. It is mandated by the UC system to have them out in that time.”
@TransferJ30
That is not necessarily true, though, because many people were waiting for UCI decisions last year and some of them, including me, did not get an admissions decision until PAST the April 30th deadline.
I agree hdoan24, I think you have to notify them don’t you? Wondering about the same question… my son may withdraw from a class next week that is on his spring planned courses. Seems like on your admissions portal or application it addresses this somewhere, as far as what to do. As to whether or not it matters to them, they can tell you that, but it seems more honest to tell them up front. And do you have to be “full-time” your last semester as well?
@Brian1990 Bruh… No one even knows what you’re saying.
@wecandothis I don’t think full-time or part time matters, just as long as you complete your major prep and IGETC.
So on the UC Davis thread, one guy said that Davis confirmed they would release decisions on the 22nd. And judging by what people are saying, in that UCSD releases the same time as Davis and/or LA, I’m guessing it could be out Friday? Hopefully before, haha
UC’s don’t favor local students, however; they do prefer California residents.
Now there was a recent controversy with the UC system taking OOS students with lower stats than instate students, so take that as you will.
Also, you shouldn’t need Linear Algebra as a Bioengineering major. I pulled this up from assist.org:
General Advice: Transfer students must have completed the following courses in
order to be considered for admission to the Bioengineering: Bioinformatics major
at UC San Diego.
*NOTE: I used the Bioinformatics track for Bioengineering, but all tracks are generally the same.
Linear Algebra is Math 20F at UCSD. As you can see, it’s not on the list of required math courses. You will be required to take Differential Equations though.
Sorry, no one know what i talk about. Because Keep WaitingWaiting, crazy, stress out. Everyone want to study and pay for school to keep track on you then give you a certified paper. The school is limited, every years this situation has the same and the same. Why the system doesn’t changed (now internet has all info) for student learn on internet then take the State test You don’t have to worry waiting for their decision if not accepted even you are good student then repeal.Waiting a lot of time. I asked all graduated students from UC. Are you study hard or professor teach you good? Said “study hard (not professor)”. go to any school you want, just learn all material then you are good.
Note: not all UC graduated students are good (OK, not below limit level). only one smart that make all proud.
@1NMRes Math 20F (Linear Algebra) is a degree requirement for the bio-engineering programs at UCSD, having it done would make your transfer application stronger.
@Brian1990 I get what you are saying but there is alot more to a university than taking an exam. The fact that the individuals you mentioned studied so hard shows their work ethic. Universities help develop social skills, work ethic, and organization skills. Getting a degree is only part of why we try so hard to get into these schools. The closest thing there is to what you are proposing are Corinthian colleges. They have now shut down and left many young students with large debt and either no degree or a degree from a school with a terrible reputation. The internet is a powerful tool, I agree. However, going to a UC looks better on a resume lol.
@vvMark & @Mugiwaraboy
My understanding from the start was that although I won’t have Math 20D or Math 20F, my application will still be considered, just with some disadvantage. But, I’m actually missing first semester physics from my prerequisites as well. Don’t ask why but the only instate college I applied to requires that I take statics over physics I, and then take physics II over dynamics. I’m assuming this frees up space for other major specific courses?? Being an instate college, they were the only ones to tell me exactly how my credits will transfer so I just followed their curriculum. We’ll see how UCSD and Berkeley view this route… I’ve got a 4.0 at the moment and pretty much all of my humanities/liberal arts classes out of the way. Getting into a UC is my first choice, but right now, I just want to know I have SOMEWHERE to go next year.