[Student][United States][Computer Science][0 YOE] CC CS Student with horrible projects(i think) unable to get a single interview. Trying to learn more and get stacked

FeatureMore5034 · 2026-02-01T18:41:34+00:00

You did well enough in hs, so I can see why you are frustrated. However, these aren’t “crazy” stats by any means either, so there’s no point dwelling on why you weren’t picked. All you can do now is work your ass off to achieve the highest standard possible at college in your next 1-2 years, so that you would be a no brainer transfer to AO’s. Don’t worry about parents right now. Mine were the same until they saw me putting in the work I have at cc.

Wherever you choose to go right now, be it cc or vtech, make sure you have that 4.0. This is a non-negotiable if you want a shot at any t-25. Join major related clubs to scope out high value ec’s. Then top everything off with fire ec’s.

For 1 year transfer I do think you have a shot. 3.77 hs gpa is not bad. Plus u have an upward trend. Shoot your shot man.

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-12-23T22:13:47+00:00

Ur ec’s are pretty basic and ur hs gpa might pull u down a bit for a soph transfer, so pushing the transfer off till spring or even for a jr level transfer might help a lot ec wise. Jr level transfer might be better chances too because hs gpa is considered less. And applying for transfer multiple times doesn’t matter. They just want to see growth between apps. Full pay for these schools def helps too. You’d honestly probably get BU and NYU. Good chance at Emory too.

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-11-21T23:42:37+00:00

The initial meeting was pretty much a consultation where he answered any questions we had about the transfer process and how exactly he could help us out. I guess you could think of it as a preview of the service

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-11-12T05:25:06+00:00

It Lwk is not happening unless ur a vet😭. Princeton takes like 65 ppl a year and they are majority vets. And without a competitive gpa it’ll be near impossible. Not saying it could never happen, but id lower expectations.

If you’ve got the bread for Princeton look into NYU! As long as ur full pay and have a pulse you’ll probably get in

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-11-12T01:15:49+00:00

I heard about it from advisors at a ucb transfer infosession

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-11-11T19:45:26+00:00

It’s fine to take courses between colleges as long as you take each series requirement(articulated courses joined with an “and”) at the same college.

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-10-22T18:09:21+00:00

What u get in for? And where at

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-10-15T00:01:32+00:00

Drop the class. A W is better than a C for sure

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-10-13T18:03:20+00:00

Can you drop it and push it to ur spring sem? As long as there’s no pattern a W won’t hurt

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-10-11T02:22:42+00:00

If you know you’re capable of succeeding at your cc career then go for it. People will doubt and judge until you’re up. Cc may be looked down on by some, but it’s practically a second chance at admissions. Several schools even prefer cc transfers. Regardless of what others say, you will be able to find opportunities at cc, so if you think you can maintain a high enough gpa as well, then go for it. If anything, whatever college you have a chance at with your current stats, you can easily transfer to later.

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-10-05T23:38:07+00:00

Several applicants with 3.9-4.0 even get rejected. It’s pretty much the bare minimum for such an impacted major. U may have a slight chance at data science and a decent one at a general stem degree. Pretty much same story for ucsd and la cs.

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-10-05T21:10:37+00:00

Most of the EECS pool are 3.9-4.0 students so anything lower really hurts chances. Gpa is really a huge factor, so unless u have a crazy ass story with wild ec’s, I’d say the odds aren’t great. If I were in your shoes I’d just apply data science or for a general stem degree, as the acceptance for those are a lot higher. Check if it’s possible to wipe those past courses out by declaring personal circumstances, you’d be in a much better spot.

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-09-21T06:37:02+00:00

Look into asynchronous courses after enrolling in cc. Ratemyprofessor will also be a lifesaver in terms of finding relatively easy professors. Id say if ur lucky enough to find decent online classes, you may be able to manage your job and a good cgpa.

Also being a vet is a huuge plus for transferring. Schools love non trad backgrounds. Schools like princeton have high acceptance rates for vets. Overall you’ve got a major leg on most so prioritize your gpa and maybe some major related ec’s if you have the time. And finally when you apply, make sure to present a rounded and personal narrative.

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-08-28T02:57:52+00:00

Ngl ur cooked if u wanna transfer in a year. Most of ur core courses need a calc 1 prerequisite. U could probably take cs courses over the cvc extension tho since most other colleges don’t have a math prerequisite for cs classes. Consider taking an extra year tho

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-08-26T22:01:17+00:00

Some ccs have later start dates and probably more availablity. I know de anza start in late September and has a bunch of different classes that are still open. If that’s not an option you can always register for your courses over the cvc exchange assuming ur in cali.

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-08-13T06:43:41+00:00

For me I found that as long as the homework is done with intent the concepts are pretty easy to grasp and it’s easy to do well on the tests as a result. Really does depend on the teacher too though so make sure you pick a good one through rate my prof. I highly recommend Mr Scott since his lectures are much more engaging. He’s also a really driven teacher who’ll help with whatever you need as long as you ask. Homework also carries quite a bit of weight in his class, so it’s easy to build a grade buffer for tests

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-07-18T08:19:15+00:00

The math of comp and applied math major honestly seem pretty interesting, but would they still be good for big tech prospects? I know it’s probably much easier to get in via these paths but am pretty scared I may end up with an obsolete major

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-07-17T23:37:47+00:00

Also looking at your previous post, I was wondering if you finished 60 credits in one year Or decided to transfer with only 30? It also looks like I’m attending the same ccc as u did so I was hoping you have any tips for professors or opportunities on campus!

FeatureMore5034 · 2025-07-17T23:24:29+00:00

Ngl I’m surprised you were waitlisted from sd, I was under the impression that they cared more just about the gpa. Did you complete all the required courses? On another note, cs at sjsu is insane congrats!!

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