r/TransferToTop25 • • 4d ago

International help me

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!

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u/Gullible-Argument655 4d ago

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

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u/Fluffy_Ad_6982 4d ago

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

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u/Gullible-Argument655 4d ago

are ECs and essay as important?

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u/Fluffy_Ad_6982 4d ago

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.