I'm a junior right now and I'm not sure if I can get into a UC (like Riverside) because my overall GPA now is around a 3.0. I took the SAT I already and I got around a 500 which I'm really dissapointed about.
I was wondering if I should just go to a Cal State or go to a Community college then transfer to a University?
2007-06-23 16:14:13 · 7 answers · asked by fishe 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Opps, I meant a 1,330 on my SAT.
2007-06-23 18:18:55 · update #1
You should try applying to the UCs first and see if you get in. You won't know for sure whether the UCs will reject you until you actually apply.
As for transfering, community colleges have a much higher transfer rates to UCs than CSUs (depending on the campus, the transfer rate from community colleges is usually twice as much as other 4-year institutions). The reason is because the UCs discourage transfers from other 4-year institutions (you are already getting a 4-year college education). While it's not impossible to transfer from CSUs to UCs, if your ultimate goal is to graduate from a UC school, attending a community college is the easiest route (you get better transfer support and resources from your community college).
2007-06-27 07:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that your high school GPA and SAT 1 score do not reflect your full academic potential and ability, I would suggest initially going to the school which will give you the best mix of being able to study without distraction (like having to work a lot) taking challenging courses, and being able to get good grades, then transfer to the best school you can get into- and, yes, the UC system gets more respect than the Cal State system, in part because it is much harder to get accepted.
That said, maybe you can take the SAT again, if you think it will make a difference, but I gather from your questions, that you might think that it will not make a difference.
If you do choose the transfer route, be sure not only to get good grades, but to take the toughest classes you can handle because that will impress your dream schools more than good grades in easier courses. Good luck, and I am sure things will work out for you.....
2007-06-23 16:33:05 · answer #2 · answered by Muaranah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to a Cal State or a CC first can be a lot cheaper and you get the same level of education. Also if you get good grades at a jr. college then transferring can give you a leg up in the application game as opposed to trying to get into a UC. Good Luck
2007-06-23 16:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by kerijeanbean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not convinced that every UC is so much better than every Cal State. If you were talking about Berkeley or UCLA, I would suggest the community college route, but if you are looking at Riverside, I think you could do better at one of the stronger Cal States.
2007-06-23 16:18:40 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a good idea. I dropped out of UCSB after my first quarter and went to a CC and am transferring this year. It is definitely easier to get accepted from a CC. It's usually like this CC>CSU>UC. It's really difficult to transfer from a UC to another UC. It also depends on your major. If your major isn't impacted (Like business, biology, engineering, etc.) it's also easier to get in.
2016-04-01 01:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be difficult for you to get in to a UC with your current GPA and scores. If you are able to improve your scores a lot, then I think it would be worth applying for a UC and some Cal States. If not, then a Cal State and CC are good options. Good luck!
2007-06-23 16:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by Windi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got into UC Riverside 06-07 with SAT score 1280 and 2.9 GPA.
GO FOR IT!!
2007-06-23 19:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by balls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋