UCSD vs Community College

NotLonelyIsland
Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:00:50 +0000

@Sbp325 Thanks! I’ll definitely let you know how it goes.

I wouldn’t say it takes longer to transfer from a CC. If you plan out which classes to take beforehand and take them, it shouldn’t take you any longer. However, classes fill up at CCs and when you’re a freshman, it might be difficult to get the classes you want so take that into consideration. I came in with AP scores which allowed me to waive some math pre-requisites allowing me to take the classes I would need for USC in my first year. Like the people above said, there is no guarantee and it is a risk. A degree in bio from UCSD and Berkeley are also similar. I chose to transfer to USC because a “prestige” somewhat matters for a business degree. UCSD is known for its bio program.

If I were you, I’d attend UCSD and see if I could transfer from there. One of my friends is a freshman at UCSD right now and has also applied to USC, so I’ll let you know how it goes for him. However, if you feel like you’d be miserable at UCSD, then consider CC. Although even if you don’t like the social aspect of UCSD, a CC is way worse. There’s no social experience at all and it kind of feels like an extension of high school. If USC didn’t have the option to transfer as a sophomore, I would’ve chosen UCI because I wouldn’t want to miss out on those first two years of college.

Take a look at this year’s transfer threads for each school and see what kinds of people are getting admitted.