<p>There is actually a difference between the Region X tag and the University Link Program. I actually just signed my Region X tag yesterdayl. Like the above poster said, there are usually two types of guarantees for UCSD: TAG and University Link. Tag requires a 3.5, and University Link requires a 3.0 but needs to be signed right out of high school or as a college freshman. When UCSD changed their TAG requirements to a 3.5, the local community colleges in San Diego (Region X colleges) caused quite a stir with UCSD, in which they ultimately created the Region X Transitional Program (Region X TAG). It basically honors a guaranteed acceptance to UCSD if you are a student in one of the Region X schools with a 3.0. However this program is only for those planning to transfer in Fall 2012, so its basically a one time thing. The requirements are almost completely identical to that of the UniversityLink program except that you don’t need to be a freshman out of highschool. The intentions of the program is for those that were on track to transfer to UCSD, but ultimately find themselves not eligible due to the raise in TAG GPA requirements.</p>
<p>My advice: Signing the Region X tag is just like the other programs to UCSD, so you will get in as long you meet the requirements. This is basically the last chance to get guaranteed with 3.0 besides the University Link Program. To sign your contract, you MUST talk to a counselor since only a counselor can put you in the program. Also, signing the Region X TAG still allows you to TAG another UC school just as you would through the UC TAG website. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>List of Region X Colleges
Cuyamaca College
Grossmont College
Imperial Valley College
Palomar College
Mira Costa College
San Diego City College
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego Miramar College
Southwestern College</p>
<p>sources: I was one of the students that helped pushed to create the program :)</p>