High school drop out. Getting GED. Can I still get into UCLA if I get 3.7gpa in community college?

Question

I was an abused child. Ran away at 16. I didn't get to finish high school, but my gpa in high school was about a 3.83. Now I'm taking the GED and am going to a community college. I work 20 minutes from UCLA and it is best if I can get accepted into UCLA. This way I can keep my job. Is it possible for me to get into UCLA with my background?

Answer 1

It's definately possible. I have a friend who just transferred from Santa Monica College to UCLA and is starting next semester.

I'm not sure how the transfer process works, but if it's like applying I think you can get in. Lots of freshman applying are more qualified than you, but transferring isn't as competive. Also, with your story I'm sure you could write a killer essay that any admissions officer would dig. I'm in no way implying that it's fortunate that your life turned out that way but you were forced into this situation so use it to your advantage.

Keep your grades up and transcript strong cuz it won't be eaasy to get in, but I'm sure you know that.

So basically my answer is yes, but with difficulty.

Answer 2

Get your GED and focus your energy on doing well in community college. Once you attend community college, you start with a clean slate, so leave your high school years behind and stop worrying about that. UCLA has multiple programs at various community colleges throughout California that help students transfer successfully. Find a community college near you that has one of the programs and participate, it will up your chances of admission.

You can describe your hardship in your personal statement and that will definitely help your application to UCLA.

Answer 3

Generally non-traditional students are accepted to University with 3.0 GPA or higher along with 35 transferable credit hours OR an Associate Degree in General Studies (which fulfills that universities general education requirements). Speak with your advisor at the community college as well as the university you hope to attend. Don't go into the background as to why you're getting your GED rather than having a Diploma unless you're directly asked. It's immaterial and will be seen as attempting to elicit sympathy.

You can also look at their website to see what the requirements are for transfer students. I've provided a couple links.

http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_tr.htm

http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/ADM_CCO/Cctp.htm

Answer 4

Ucla Diploma

Answer 5

All of the UC schools are required to take a certain number of community college transfers. I taught some undergraduate classes when i was getting my PhD at Berkeley & had several students who transferred there from California community colleges.

If they can get into Berkeley -- you could get into UCLA. Make sure you do well in community college.

Answer 6

Yes, after you get some post secondary education under your belt, a high school diploma is worthless when it comes to furthering your education. Many schools won't even ask for your high school transcript even if you did graduate!

I've transfered schools a few times and never have I been asked to provide my high school grades after my first year of community college and a 4.0 GPA, good thing because I was a D student in high school. High school is a complete waste of youth. It's great you have some life experience under your belt.

Answer 7

i think if u have 60 transferable units theyll look at you, just like every other transfer. good luck.

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

Depends on :

1) Who you are
2) Who you know
3) How much money do you have

Answer 10

I think so.