Anyone knows about TAP in California?

Question

I'm trying to go to a community college in LA.
And I want to know if that's worth it. Also, can I choose a major I want after I get into one of the UCs.

Answer 1

transfer alliance program.

i took a class at valley with the director of their TAP. he said 99% of the participants get into the college of their choice.

supposedly, santa monica cc has the highest number of transfer to 4 year uni's.

regardless of your school of choice, i would highly recommend TAP.

as far as your major is concerned, i'm pretty sure you can transfer as an undecided major. check with the school's catalog or counselor.

Answer 2

That is exactly what I did 30 years ago. community college is great. Being that i worked by way through college it was cheeper too. The smaller class size and lower stress allows for considerable growth. i loved it. I choose my major when I transfered. the two extra years allowed for some thought in choosing a major.

Answer 3

The Transfer Alliance Program is a collaboration between local community college Honors/Scholars Programs and UCLA College (Letters and Science) in conjunction with Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools. The program is designed to foster academic excellence at the community college level and to promote diversity and retention in the UCLA transfer population. Member community colleges provide enriched general education curricula emphasizing critical thinking, writing, and research through their Honors/Scholars programs.

The community college students work closely with faculty and receive on-going academic advising from counselors assigned to their school's Honors/Scholars Program. TAP Faculty Directors and Counselors meet twice a year with UCLA colleagues to stay abreast of admissions issues and programmatic developments at UCLA.

Annually, UCLA hosts a TAP/Transfer Conference, where prospective transfer students learn about UCLA's academic opportunities and expectations through attending workshops and talking with departmental representatives from academic and campus departments.

Students who have completed the Honors/Scholars Program at their Community College receive priority consideration for admission to UCLA College (Letters and Science). Admitted TAP students are eligible to apply for scholarships reserved for the Transfer Alliance Program.

Answer 4

make sure the credits you earn are transferable to a university !