How tough is it to get into UCLA?

Question

My dream school is UCLA, and I've going to a community college for over a year now. From what I know, UCLA is a tough school to get into. Well, how tough is it?

Answer 1

idk but i want to go to U.C.L.A  but my grandpa is real ...how do i say it"?close" to some of the officials at U.C.L.A so I don't have to worry I'm automatically in

Answer 2

It's tough, but not impossible. I went to UCLA from a community college.   UCLA was my dream school, so I followed their transfer requirements to the letter. It's easier if you are in Honors courses because they weigh heavier in the minds of UCLA admissions, but if you haven't been taking Honors don't fret - a high GPA, well-rounded extracurricular activities, and demonstration of ability to succeed will go far. I took Honors classes, but I had a community college classmate who didn't, and she was also accepted into UCLA.

For the person who posted that their admission was guaranteed because their grandfather was friends with someone at UCLA...good luck to you. I had a classmate at UCLA whose father was the dean of one of the colleges, and he was denied admissions twice - he finally had to excel and transfer in from a community college. Even if your grandfather's friend can get you in, you won't last long if you haven't prepared. UCLA is rigorous!!

Remember, UCLA has the highest amount of applications for admission in the nation. Because of this, UCLA is able to be incredibly selective, but if it is really a dream of yours, I say do whatever it takes to get there...I did, and I did it in my thirties. If you're as serious as I was, there's no reason for you not to be accepted. And don't underestimate the power of your personal statement!

Good luck to you.

GO BRUINS!!

Gina

UCLA, Class of '06

Answer 3

To the first post, there's no way you are going into UCLA. You can't put together a sentence properly!!! Learn how to write...

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First of all if you are in a community college you need to be taking ALL honor's classes. UCLA is such a difficult school to get in to.

Check the following info on Transfer admissions

Transfer Admission Guide 2008-09

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These pages provide admission selection and coursework information for junior-level transfer applicants. Refer to Applying for Admission for information about how to obtain an application and application filing deadlines.

Competition for transfer openings has increased in recent years. Thus, strong academic preparation and performance are primary elements in our admission decisions. The average GPA of transfer applicants who are admitted to UCLA is 3.50, and most students who are admitted have completed most or all of the preparatory coursework for their majors.

Transfer Selection

The transfer selection review considers the following:

Academic Criteria

Junior-level standing (60 semester/90 quarter transferable units completed) by the end of the spring term before you transfer.

GPA of 3.20 or higher earned in transferable courses.

Progress towards completion of major preparation requirements by spring prior to transfer (see below).

There may be additional lower division requirements that students may complete--either at their current institutions or at UCLA. Should a major not have specific prerequisites, we expect students to demonstrate interest in academic study by completing coursework related to the major.

Completion of the UC English composition, mathematics, and additional subject requirements by spring prior to transfer:

Two courses in English composition/critical thinking and writing.

One transferable math course that has a prerequisite of intermediate algebra or higher.

Four transferable college courses in at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, physical and biological sciences.

Completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), UCLA general education requirements, or another UC campus's breadth requirements is highly recommended for applicants to the College of Letters and Science and the School of Arts and Architecture.

Applicants to the School of Theater, Film, and Television must complete one of the aforementioned general education paths.

Applicants to the School of Nursing and the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science are strongly encouraged to work towards the respective school's curriculum requirements.

Personal Criteria

Employment while attending school

Family responsibility

Returning to school where early grades are not indicative of strong academic performance

Ongoing involvement in campus organizations, student government, community service, or clubs

Circumstances that may have prevented students from achieving their highest overall academic performance

Military service

The Personal Statement you submit with the application is the best place to discuss such information.

Lastly, we give highest priority to students who are transferring from California community colleges or other University of California campuses.

Transfer Applicant Reviewers

The Undergraduate Admissions Office reviews applicants to the College of Letters and Science, while applications to the School of the Arts and Architecture; the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science; the School of Nursing; and the School of Theater, Film, and Television are reviewed by faculty members within the schools themselves. If you have additional questions regarding these programs, you should contact the schools directly.

Additional Resources

ASSIST

For California community college students, the ASSIST site provides information regarding:

University of California Transfer Course Agreements.

Selected Major Preparation Articulation Agreements for all community colleges. (The agreements list all lower division course requirements for select majors at UCLA and other courses students can complete at their community colleges that satisfy these requirements.)

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) course lists. IGETC enables students at California community colleges to complete UCLA General Education requirements before they transfer.

more on IGETC

Community College Chancellor's Office

Major-specific Preparation

The importance of preparatory coursework cannot be stressed enough! Link below to see the preparatory courses for your intended major.

Majors in the College of Letters and Science

Majors in the School of the Arts and Architecture

Majors in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science

Majors in th