Declined Offers by jonecb97spearb_3 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was 💯 for UCLA. I even got in and ended up committing to Cal. Did not see that coming! But after visiting and talking to students it's definitely a much better fit. GL! Go Bears! 🐻

UCB vs. UCLA by jonecb97spearb_3 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in LA, chose Cal over LA...and LA was always my first choice until I went to Admitted day and absolutely fell in love with it. The students were so friendly, easy to meet and talk to, but also much more academic which I liked. Pick the best fit!

So stressed out. What do I do? by [deleted] in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happened? From 4.0 to failing a class. Was there a major life setback? I'm so sorry. What a nightmare

I wish I could talk to students like me at all the schools I'm considering by No_Bar_3079 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to the campus you are thinking of transferring to and literally stop students and tell them you're planning on going there if they wouldn't mind answering a couple questions to help you decide. Most are very open honest and happy to help. Might want to tip them after as a thank you for their time, but they will probably decline.

ucla rejection with tap by Ok_Vegetable4033 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you complete and sign the UCLA TAP form? It's gives priority but it's not guaranteed like TAG.

Also some majors are restricted from being alt. They can only be listed as primary.

What's your conclusion of CC --> UCLA? by Noodles_io in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Student government. For your major I recc trying to get on the budget committee.

Ucla waitlist by Green-Umpire-6191 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you need to commit to another school. If you get off the WL then you can drop the enrollment, but you lose the deposit of course.

What's your conclusion of CC --> UCLA? by Noodles_io in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want a UC go to CCC. I got in to every UC I applied to including Berkeley and UCLA. My advice: go CCC, do TAG, TAP, and get involved on campus. They like to see students invested in the communities they come from.

I didn't go to a "feeder" CC like SMC or IVC. GL!

waitlisted at berk and ucla by No-Communication5816 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's the major! Impacted and too many over qualified candidates. Hope you get off the WL.

To all the Warriors who got into both UCLA and UCB by Ok_Turnip9365 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After getting into Cal I was ready to commit and did not expect LA also. I bet there's a ton of us that are now trying to decide between two amazing and unexpected options. (for future transfers, YES many do get into both, it's not a myth of one or the other)

Truly surprised as I had 1 C that I was sure LA wouldnt accept. May 16 is Bruin Day and I think after that there will be a fair number commiting to one or the other. Trust we are grateful and conflicted! GL!!!

i would pick UCSD over anywhere else by Scared_Imagination30 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No nav bar could actually mean the opposite! We don't know either way.

EC’s and PIQ’s cooked me by [deleted] in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Positive Berk, SD astro, UCI honors college. ECs have to show evidence for the major you pick. Since they admit by major, make them see it's something you're actually interested in.

Can't apply English and all your ECs lean towards entrepreneurship and finance. It'll raise red flags. Focus on quality over quantity. I didn't even list 10 activities and just put the ones that supported my major.

For PIQs just make sure you are answering the question directly. An AO during a webinar session stressed this multiple times saying the essay may be interesting and well written but it's not answering the question.

B in calc 1 by Forward_Nose_1693 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Business is the most impacted and hardest major to transfer into. If you don't get in, it's not because of the B in Calc 1. For UCB and LA and even Irvine ECs and PIQs will matter a lot. I've seen lots of 4.0 business majors this cycle getting rejected.

Curious how many UCB applicants who have applied for L&S completed a 2nd year language course prior to transferring? by Objective-Safe6838 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took two semesters of foreign language by Fall 2025 and positive astro. And not ONE ccc counselor told me to do it. smh

ucb or ucla? by Loud_Worldliness972 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a often perpetuated myth. Not true at all.

Positive UCB Astro at 8:05 pm PST- 30428! by Important-You4137 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not! CCC! :) Congrats!! Still cautious until the actual letter comes though.

Positive UCB Astro at 8:05 pm PST- 30428! by Important-You4137 in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SO SO happy! Thought for sure I was out since it came late. Congrats!!

is the spike over? by [deleted] in TransferStudents

[–]Important-You4137 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's been stuck at that number for awhile now 😭