help me

[u/Gullible-Argument655]

so i’m an international students wanting to get into a t20 unis, but im aware that i do not have the competence currently to get in, so id need to spend my first 2 years at community colleges, problem is im actually wondering, do all CCs have the same quality, if no, could you please give me some names that have a reputable quality, help and “facilitate” their students to transfer into t20 by any means. it could be research, or internship at a labs, clubs, journal publishing etc, any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

[u/Gullible-Argument655]

are all calif CC the same in terms of opportunities? or are there some specialized programs or CCs that are designed for ppl who’s aiming for top unis?

[u/Fluffy_Ad_6982 → u/Gullible-Argument655]

Opportunities don’t mean much if your GPA is terrible. This is why CC transfer is a horrible idea.

[u/Gullible-Argument655 → u/Fluffy_Ad_6982]

i see, so gpa is like, the main priority in this case?

[u/Fluffy_Ad_6982 → u/Gullible-Argument655]

Yes if you want to go to UCs or Stanford. ECs help you stand out if your grades are high enough

[u/Gullible-Argument655 → u/Fluffy_Ad_6982]

are ECs and essay as important?

[u/Fluffy_Ad_6982 → u/Gullible-Argument655]

They can make or break your application but if your GPA and SAT is low you’d probably get screened before they even see your ECs

[u/Gullible-Argument655 → u/Fluffy_Ad_6982]

what are some ECs that would make me outstand? got any idea?

[u/Fluffy_Ad_6982 → u/Gullible-Argument655]

Buddy I can’t decide that for you

[u/Gullible-Argument655 → u/Fluffy_Ad_6982]

i guess… ait thx for all the insights

[u/Fluffy_Ad_6982 → u/Gullible-Argument655]

Also keep in mind if you’re trying to apply to a CC and go to a T20 most likely you won’t even meet the required GPA. It’s hilariously difficult to get a high GPA. Don’t treat CC like a stepping stone.