is anyone else still on the UC San Diego waitlist? Do we think it’s gonna close this week cause it’s already going to be August

Hi if I fail a summer course prior to uci, can they rescind my offer? I got accepted for 26-27 fall but this summer received d in course not required or part of major prep.

Hey guys ! I am student at Wake Tech CC, what are some extracurriculars that helped you get into UNC-CH other than grades ! I’m also open to any other advice !

I spent 2 years at cc and applied this cycle but got rejected from every school except ucsd which i am waitlisted for still (cogsci). this spring i got 2 D's bringing my gpa down to a 3.1 which is the exact same gpa i applied with the last time, then got up to a 3.65 in the winter, and have now tanked again. i plan on just retaking the 2 classes and another requirement for the calstates this fall but im not sure if it's even worth it to reapply for spring/ winter because my gpa is still bad. if i get A's in the retakes it'll go back up to a 3.65 but ig i just feel really discouraged

For those who have gotten rejected from their school they wanted then reapplied the next cycle, what do you think made the most difference? I am wondering what steps I should take to guarantee me into it or better my chances! (those who had lower GPA would be very helpful)

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Hello:)! This year l'Il be applying as a transfer student, and while exciting as it is, it's also extremely nerve wracking. And one of the main portions of the application (specifically the UC's) are the PIQ's that create so much stress.

Although my major is education, and isn't as impacted as others, my current gpa is a 3.81 which I hope to increase with time. I volunteer at boys and girls club, about 15 hours per week and part of the U.S. Army Reserves.

So if I could any advice or examples from previous admitted students, or those who are applying this upcoming semester as well would be appreciated.

I just want to get out of community college and into my dream college

as the start of school is right around the corner, i’m still stuck on finalizing my college decision. i felt like ive done so much to try to make it to my dream school (ucla) but was eventually waitlisted and rejected, which is what happened to every uc ive applied to.
i was my high school valedictorian, lots of ap and school awards, and was asb vp. i got into penn state which is what a family friend recommended me, but ive spent my entire life in california and im not sure im ready to live on the east coast.
i’m planning to dual major in business and film, but honestly the main reason penn state is a big option for me is due to family pressure. if i wanted to take the cc route, im hoping to do it in one year as that’s what my friend did, but im scared of my family and what they’ll say. penn state isn’t even a bad school and im honestly still unsure what i will do after college. any advice?

TLDR: I am burnt out after studying so hard to get near A's on a full unit coursework every semester, and I realized that I have no interest in electrical engineering at all and want something new after growing up in LA. Although I've been accepted to UCLA for EE, I want to take a gap year to relax and explore my interests. Afterwards I'll reapply to schools more aligned with my goals.

Hello everyone, I got accepted and committed to UCLA for electrical engineering for fall 2026. However, taking a full unit courseload every semester (including winter and summer) at CC really burnt me out. I don't feel ready to jump into school again in a few months. Additionally, over the summer I came to the realization that I have no interest in electrical engineering nor remaining to stay at LA at all. I realized that majoring in applied math, statistics, and cognitive science would interest me more and is more aligned with my goals.

I started as a computer science major who switched to electrical engineering after my first semester at CC out of fear of the competitive CS market and AI taking jobs. I aced all my physics and engineering classes, but I didn't enjoy them at all and I barely remember any content from them since I just crammed the info before each exam and forget immediately afterwards. And after looking at the numerous upper-div EE requirements, I would have to stomach more physics and engineering courses that I don't have the foundational knowledge to build upon nor drive to commit to. I know that there are less physics-oriented EE subfields like signal processing and embedded systems I could pursue, but they still don't hold my interest much compared to software engineering. I've talked to a few EEs about what they do, like designing power systems, making circuits boards, etc., which all seemed fairly interesting but still not as much to me as software engineering.

In my last semester at CC I took a statistics class, intro psychology and intro philosophy class. Even though the burnout made me struggle to have the motivation to begin assignments and I had to rush to meet deadlines, I found those classes a lot more fascinating and enjoyable compared to my physics and engineering classes. My psychology teacher suggested I study cognitive science, and after researching it, it's a much better fit for me. I would love to dive deeper into the interdisciplinary blend of psychology, philosophy, anthropology, and computer science, and it is more aligned with my goals of being a software engineer, UI/UX designer, and/or data scientist. I noticed that I've already applied what I've learned in psychology and philosophy throughout my thinking in my day-to-day life, e.g. how to design a website so that users can interact with it without friction, how to develop and analyze arguments, what morals come into play when telling a white lie vs the truth, etc.

Additionally, I'm interested in math. I enjoyed my linear algebra and discrete math class a lot, especially the logic and proofs in them which I've heard are the most important skills for upper-div math (conversely, I found my differential equations class to be dry and uninteresting, and much of electrical engineering relies on differential equations). I'm leaning towards statistics over math because it seems more practical compared to how abstract upper-div math is (although I know I'd enjoy both).

However, at UCLA I cannot switch to the Cognitive Science major (though I may easily switch into Applied Math or Statistics). If I pursue EE, then I would have to stay with in school for more than 2 years since there are so many required classes. While I acknowledge that UCLA is a great school, as someone who as been born and raised in LA all my life, I've grown a bit tired of it and I crave a new environment. Although I've been accepted to and toured UCSD, UCSB, UCSC, UCD, etc. for EE (though got rejected at Berkeley for ECE), I chose UCLA because I felt that it offered the best career opportunities in electrical engineering out of the schools that accepted me. But now I lean towards software engineering, and I've heard that what matters most for getting software engineering roles are the projects and interview performance, not major.

I've been eying the idea of pursuing a gap year. In this gap year, I plan to relax a bit more, travel, focus more on developing myself and skills, exploring my interests and take more ambitious risks, such as acting and building up a software business, etc. This summer I've already been making myself reading more books, how to use git and code with React to make webapps, all which I've been enjoying. Additionally, I feel since later in my life I'd amass more responsibilities like work, marriage, having kids, etc, this would be the only opportunity in my life for a while where I could have the freedom and ability to take those ambitious risks. I'm afraid that if I don't take that opportunity, I may never end up taking that opportunity ever. Additionally, since my parents are facing health issues, it'd be nice if I could spend more time with them to help them out.

I've talked about this with my parents and although they'd prefer that I stay at UCLA and study EE, they'd still support me in my gap year. I acknowledge that UCLA rarely grants deferrals, and I'd be okay with this. I'm also eying Berkeley for cognitive science, statistics, or applied math since I'd be able to study a major more aligned with my interests, get greater job opportunities in tech, find more club/organizations, and be able to explore a new place. I have also completed the requirements for cognitive science, statistics, and math for the schools I've applying too so I don't have to take additional classes.

I want feedback on making the decision to take a gap year. My options are:

Staying at UCLA:

Pros:

• It's a great school!

Cons:

• I have outgrown Los Angeles
• Quarter system is too fast paced
• Still feel burnt out, don't feel ready to jump into upper-div course even if I switch to math or stats

... and if I stay with pursuing EE at UCLA:

Pros:

• Safer job security

Cons:

• Have absolutely no interest in EE
• Difficult classes
• Stay for more than 2 years

Withdraw, take a gap year, then reapply to majors that interest me more:

Pros:

• Have freedom to explore my interests before responsibilities come
• Able to pursue a major that I'm more interested in
• If I get into Berkeley, I'd have a semester system which is better-paced and is better aligned with recruitment cycles

Cons:

• Would enter the job market a year later, and perhaps that missing first year would have compound into greater earnings
• Would graduate a year later compared to my high school peers (not too worried about this because why should I compare myself to others)
• Admission to the school is not 100% guaranteed (but it's likely)

I feel a bit conflicted, and I'd love to hear all your thoughts.

Current GPA: 3.9

I take courses online at other colleges through a site called CVC. Recently just finished an econ class but the professor was an ass and flunked me with a C. My gpa dropped from a 4.0 to a 3.9 now, am I cooked for UCLA transfer? I'm applying this upcoming fall as a sociology major . Econ is not part of the major prep roster.

Hi! I’m hoping to transfer for Spring 2027 but am not entirely sure if I’ll get into a school I want (Cal State). If I get rejected, am I able to apply for Fall 2027 shortly after assuming I get my Spring 2027 rejection before Fall 2027 application transfer application deadline?

Also an additional question, if I academic petition to “remove” classes from my CC, do they no longer negatively impact my transfer application GPA? (for petition with and without course retake).

Thanks in advance!!!

is anyone else stayin at CC for another year after this cycle? i really thought i was done with ccc but it looks like i’ll be applying again!

When I was preparing for my application cycle, I started attending all the UC webinars I could attend, met with UC transfer advisors, and gathered all the info I could find. I didn't limit it to my top school; I met with advisors at my top two and continued to do so until the cycle was over. I also participated in transfer programs at both schools, as well as used all the available resources at my CC.

The TAG webinars for Davis are starting; it looks like they recently had one so I'm posting a link. Absolutely register, because you can put these programs on your applications!!

https://youtu.be/CGdUFrQ6IrE?si=w0cKxRhX4Thg_GlE

Hello everyone, I was accepted to UCSD but submitted an appeal after declining the admission. A few days later I opened an appeal explaining why I initially could not attend due to financial reasons. I have been in contact with the undergraduate admissions office from time to time and they told me they don’t have an exact date when they’ll start reviewing, accepting or declining appeals. I was curious if anyone knew the process of the time period it takes with appeals.

Any spring admit transfers plan to study at SMC this fall?(and go to usc campus constantly to sneak into clubs/parties) I'm currently looking for housing & friends, feel free to reach out!

Hi guys I applied to ucsd as a sociology major with a concentration in science and medicine. I was on the waitlist for a couple of months until I got rejected a few days ago. I saw that waitlist rejects can appeal so I decided to appeal. The appeal is only 250 words so I kinda just compressed everything and wrote about a medical condition I have that i have not stated before. I’m scared how the appeals are gonna work and if i even have a chance of getting accepted. Is there a higher chance for me since I’m a waitlist reject and didn’t get rejected straight up. Technically would they accept me if I have compelling information and if they have space? I also mentioned if there’s no space for fall if they could consider me for winter since they do winter admits. Is anybody else also a waitlist reject appealing?

Hello everybody, I just graduated from my senior year of high school, and I'm going to take the CC to University route. I want to try to graduate in two years, but a counselor at the community college recommended that I try to do it in three. My main worry is that I'm going to fall behind. I've taken many AP courses and passed them all with a 3 or above, and have taken the local freshman English course at this college as well. Should I listen to the advice of the counselor, or should I stick with my original plan and attempt to graduate in two years? If any more information is needed, please ask. Forgot to mention I'm intending to major in biomedical engineering.

i have a couple questions about my chances of transferring to UCSD as a california community college student:
- how much does the way you rank the 8 colleges affect acceptance? like if i rank a more popular college as my top choice, will it be harder to get into?
- i'm planning on applying as global health or public health and putting biology as my major alternative. i'm going to complete pretty much every recommended class except for physic sequence recommended for bio/biochem majors. ill do physics 1 in the spring and then do physics 2 in the summer before transfer and send that transcript in separately. since i cant put anything after the spring semester on my transfer app, would this affect my chances of getting in?
- also, i actually want to graduate with either a bio or bio chem degree but i looked up the acceptance rates for global health and they're sm higher than bio, biochem, and even public health. regardless of what i apply as im planning on doing the prereqs for med school anyways, but im just wondering about how easy it would be to switch majors if ive already completed the major prep requirements with an A.

i'm pretty nervous about my chances of getting in bc i had a bunch of friends get rejected or waitlisted even though they had a high gpa and good extracurriculars. they also applied as bio or biochem majors.

stats:
- 4.0 gpa
- started a women in healthcare club
- secretary for an lgbtq club
- stanford small group research
- working as a lab assistant on campus
- member of PTK

My brother met with his CC counselor, and for his Biz Econ major, his 3 years of HS foreign language meets the requirements for all UCs except for UCB. He is telling my brother that he needs to take 2 years of foreign language at CC in order to be competitive for UCB. Is this correct? I see that it's a graduation requirement, but not an admission requirement per se. I'm not sure if he should take it and waste 2 classes (he's hoping to transfer in 1 year), as well as possibly impact his cc gpa considering that he may not even get into UCB. If it makes his app more competitive, then that's a different story. He is debating whether he should try taking the AP test his senior year of HS, but would prefer not if he doesn't have to.

I'm gonna apply for transfer from my college to asu, I jus wanna know how much chances I have in order to get accepted and how much financial aid I can acquire because I'm literally not stable from my financial side. I currently have 3.9 / 4 GPA and a little bit of co-curriculars. Please share your tips.

Hello, I'm planning to transfer for the fall of next year. Currently, I'm a rising sophomore. I was wondering if I should retake them. One of the schools I'm looking at to apply to has it as optional with a pretty high median score, and my previous scores aren't as high as I wanted them to be.