How To Apply / Transfer To UCLA, Berkeley, UCI & UCSB! 📚

[@lesweetpea]

*Oral Communication isn't needed for UCs, it's only necessary for Cal States 😊

[@lesweetpea]

If you want to see a video about Tips To Get Into UCLA or How I Got Into UCLA(how to make yourself a competitive applicant), LIKE THIS COMMENT!

[@vintagelacee]

Oral communication is CSU only, not UC. I mean you can take it and it should transfer UC, but it not one of those core requirements for UC.

[@lesweetpea]

You know what, I think you're right! I must have said that by accident. Oral communication does count to fulfill the "Other areas" that are also need for transfer though :) But you don't have to specifically fulfill it with that class.

[@vintagelacee]

No worries! I just didn't want anyone to watch and get confused. I've applied to transfer to a UC for fall '17, and I think I've basically memorized the requirements lol.

[@lilliegalloway1049]

LeSweetpea Thats crazy I am attending SMC right now your video popped up in my recommendations. 💃💙 Such a small world

[@fashionjelly12]

LeSweetpea does this apply to highschool seniors too?

[@Sophia-ov4zx]

Great video! I already applied to UCLA, UCI and UCB for the fall so it's a bit late for me lol but this will be helpful for so many people. I always wanted more people to talk about the transferring process at those schools, I'm glad this video exists now! I'll definitely be subscribing.

[@lesweetpea]

[@oliverlikescheetos]

Take Ws instead of Cs and lower. I got into all the UCs I applied to the first year I applied for transfer (UCLA, UCB, UCSD, Etc) with 6Ws. Long story short, I couldn't attend or defer admissions. I then reapplied to these same schools, and was readmitted to all of them. You need to have a reasonable reason why you have the Ws though. Ws aren't that bad at all. Like the video says don’t try to get too much. However, If anything they'll look more at grades. When these schools release their student profiles they release average GPAs for upcoming classes, not average Ws and etc. I transferred with a 3.9 though. Also, don’t worry to much about the Ws for grad school, as long as this isn’t repeated when you’re at the 4-year institution. I got into every grad school I applied to.

[@MrMiniPancakes]

Oliver A Fajardo I dropped Calc because I didn’t want a C or a D

[@anthonymos185]

Even instead of B's if you're trying to get into an impacted major.

[@gissy4life]

I'm going to apply right now. I'm glad I saw your video! You are so kind, smart, and beautiful. Thank you for taking your time to make this video!

[@starlinglothrop448]

Thanks so much for making this video!! It's super helpful! And congratulations on getting into ALL of your UC choices 👏🏼

[@joeybelcher9056]

UCSB is my dream school! Thank you for this video, it really helped!😊❤️

[@meghanrogers6003]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS!!!!!

[@lesweetpea]

You are so welcome!!!! I'm super glad that it can help you!

[@4everaDirectioner101]

This video was super helpful for me and I appreciated it so much! I am in my first year of CC and am already thinking about where to transfer to next and these tips helped me out! Thank you!!

[@Hylie]

I finally started to apply for next fall. And I can't believe i'm watching this now again after discovering your channel couple years ago because i'm finally applying... Almost there ahhh !!! ♥️💕

[@starshell84]

I went to Santa Monica college in 2008 I wish I would have continued but I dropped out and moved to the IE(inland empire) and then started at riverside community college in Moreno Valley then I went to crafton hills college and now I'm in my 30s and going back MVC I wish I would have stayed in LA and graduated at Santa Monica I could have transfer to ucla or somewhere but that's life and I wish I could take it all back so my advice to anyone younger than me is don't give up on your goals it's hard but it's even harder looking back and regretting not fulfilling your goals

[@WeUpmedia]

Thank you!! I am totally planning on doing this! Super helpful

[@juliaritto6952]

Hello! I'm from Brazil and love your videos, I'm in the first high school year, but my dream is to go to UCLA for the tft school... I don't know if you know something about internationall applications, but maybe you could do a video giving tips for this king of students or just explaining the application process. Thank you anyway ^^ keep the good job

[@lesweetpea]

I don't know anything about the international application process :( I don't really think that it would be much different though.. There should be some information on the universityofcalifornia website though! Good luck! and thank you! :)

[@esthera.2982]

Azul Chiclete I have ur same problem

[@shaymyers6835]

Thanks for the tips for applying for UCLA I’m definitely going to apply for next year

[@tyrellefrazier16]

This was a really helping video. UCSB is my dream university. If I get in UCSB, I'll be coming to California from South Carolina😊, once again thankyou so so much👍

[@fatmamusa6186]

Were you a transfer or high school student

[@tyrellefrazier16]

@@fatmamusa6186 hey, I'm currently in high school. Looking back at this now, I guess college isn't for me 😔 (I didn't get the sat score I wanted) maybe God has something better for me😊👌

[@fatmamusa6186]

​@@tyrellefrazier16 A lot of schools are not looking at SAT scores this year, plus no, if you got low scores in the SAT, that does not mean you are not smart... These tests need skills (you also have to pay for practice tests and keep practicing as much as you can). But I understand if you have a different passion then ok. All I am trying to say is Don't Give Up, because these test scores are not you. UCLA is not the only college in the USA, there are a lot of good colleges Tyrelle. Good Luck with whatever you chose.

[@tyrellefrazier16]

@@fatmamusa6186 Thankyou so much for telling me that😊❤️ You know what, maybe I'll still look into some college's. Thankyou so much for telling me that ✨❤️

[@fatmamusa6186]

@@tyrellefrazier16 Yes you got this!! And start now like now!!! Ask for help there is a lot of teacher that will help you .... Wish you the best. ♥️

[@bennygarcia1913]

Great video. Thank you

[@nicolesmith6458]

bless you for this video ahhhh!!

[@somerdanuel]

Omg loved the video, it was so helpful😊 Snapchat Fam here and you should do an ipsy haul🎉

[@lesweetpea]

YAS SNAPCHAT FAM

[@itsmynamenotmymane]

I'm applying to transfer this year and this is super helpful! My top choice is ucla or cal but I'm nervous about my gpa because I took all my ge's at the cc while I was still in high school so I have a lot of B's :(

[@lesweetpea]

itsmynamenotmymane Try to get to at LEAST at 3.3 if not a 3.5+ if you really want to get in! I'd recommend applying with a non-impacted major as well.

[@Trooper829]

Thank you sooo much for sharing with us.

[@lesweetpea]

Of course!

[@christienicollee2086]

Girl what was your GPA!!!

[@Ashkanman]

3.7

[@babydoll2593]

Needed this

[@lesweetpea]

Yay!

[@stefunnylim]

thank you so much! this was very detailed and helpful :) Great video! Just wondering - how was the SMC experience for you? Would you recommend attending classes there?

[@lesweetpea]

Stephanie Lim It was great!

[@AriesCold]

Thank You!

[@akid8051]

For the engineer majors and natural science majors stressing about taking ALL of the IGETC classes plus the other requirements, it not necessary to actually take those classes if you are applying for an engineering major or natural sciences because the prerequisites are a very long and difficult list of classes so all you have to do is take the prereqs and two English classes and you're set.

[@lesweetpea]

You should have started that with 'if you're an engineering major'. But in general, I highly recommend finishing IGETC before a person transfers to a UC, 1. Because it's the classes are most likely going to be easier at your CC/other university 2. It costs more money to take them at a UC vs CC/you will have to spend more time at the UC trying to finish your GE's 3. Similar to the one before, some of my friends (esp STEM majors) that didn't finish IGETC might have spend an extra quarter here after graduation because of time spent finishing up GE's here..... Yes, it's not necessary, but it makes it sooo much easier to have them finished up before you get here. Then you can just focus on your major courses and upper division electives. And even if you're an engineering major, you still have to make sure you fulfill a lot of the GE requirements... especially if they accept you as undeclared or as an alternate major.

[@akid8051]

LeSweetpea Oh yeah, I forgot that classes are more expensive at UCLA than a CC, and they probably are easier at CCs as well. I guess I was just trying to calm the people worried about having to get so many good grades in so many difficult classes because they do give you wiggle room, at a higher price and more time.

[@akid8051]

LeSweetpea Thanks for replying btw! I was hoping I could ask you how an introverted person should apply to UCLA. I know they really want leaders and go getters, but I'd be lying if I say in my personal statement that I'm have that type of energy. I was going to say that a non academic reason I'm desperately hoping to get into UCLA is that being in a city environment will help me come out of my shell since I grew up in a very desolate area, at least of kids my age. Plus my parents were very strict on where or with who I can go places, so I was always a rather shy kid. Big thank you if you reply!

[@lesweetpea]

I'm studying right now, but I wanted to answer this in the best way that I can right now since I know it's time to apply right now (not sure if you're applying this season or not). In my personal statement I talked about being an only child and playing video games/being on the internet all time, among other things, but I said that to say that it taught me to be independent, stay productive, and taught me critical thinking. Then I went on to relate it to Japanese and Communications (my majors).Even if you're an introvert, if you want to talk about that, do that, and find the positive things about being an introvert. The most important thing, is not to be a go-getter necessarily, but to be memorable and evoke positive emotions from the reader. One of my friends said specifically, "Make it mushy" lol as in they'll feel like they know you or they'll feel emotion. They read so many essays and I'm sure it can be super boring to read similar things over and over. So make it personal and make it you. I was scared to talk about vlogging and video games, but that's me. Along with that, talk about yourself but also relate it to your major. And obviously, correct grammar errors, use decently good vocabulary, and have 2-5 people read it and give you corrections feedback. I think people's "problem" with personal statements, is that they don't make them personal. It needs to be personal. It shouldn't sound like a newpaper article or a novel. It should sound like a super well-written diary about your life. Also, yeah UCLA is in a city environment but there's hundreds of other school in California/US that are as well. So yeah it's in Los Angeles, but it's not that unique that it's in a city!~ It's just in a really cool city! Haha You will have fun where ever you end up! :) Good luck Lastly, look up videos about writing personal statements! And try to find ones from admissions officers about what they want to hear!

[@lesweetpea]

Yeah, I get that haha. But I'd much rather take Geology at SMC, than to take Neuroscience as a GE at UCLA/any UC. One of my roommates is doing that rn and it's a lot of work..

[@omarc7074]

You're brilliant

[@micagandia3037]

Super helpful omg! I’m applying for transfer to UCLA in the fall and I was wondering if your Associate’s Degree Major needs to be the same as your Bachelor’s?

[@sydneyb2556]

This video is so helpful thank you! When you were at your cc were you in the academic honors program, or TAP, or TAG? Also, do you think getting your AA made your chances of getting into ucla higher?

[@lesweetpea]

I was not in the academic honors program, although I was qualified to be (I just didn't have enough time to take enough honors classes to be considered to be in the program). However, I was in the honor society at my school (Alpha Gamma Sigma) which I heard was a really good organization for universities since it has a lot to do with volunteering. (Universities like to see that you are diverse) I was not able to do TAP, I think I missed the application date. And for TAG I believe they didn't do UCLA or Berkeley, so I wasn't too interested in it/probably missed the deadline/don't remember. I don't know if an AA really does anything. There are a number of things that go into the application process, but it can only be looked at as a positive thing. So yeah!

[@xokelsei9523]

Hi, I'm binge watching some of your videos about UCLA and I wanted to ask, Do we have to go to a Community College in order to apply to a UC?

[@lesweetpea]

+LeSweetpea nope! UCLA is a 4-year institution :) community college is just an option!

[@cgi7205]

Hey! I was wondering if there was any way that we could contact you if we had any questions about the transfer process? Im a bit worried and Im hoping of going the transfer route (:

[@janetbern9845]

Aw you are so cute! Thanks for the advice

[@huntereatshunter4986]

60 transferable units, correct?

[@lesweetpea]

yes!

[@therosealways3368]

thank you very much for this informative video! i’m confused on something and was hoping you could help me out hahah! i was wondering if you did anything in senior year of high school regarding applications. since i’m also planning on going to a community college and doing a transfer to a uc like you, all i have to do in senior year is apply for community colleges right? and then worry about the transfer applications when i’m in community college??? (i’m a junior btw!) thank u in advance ~~~~~~

[@nicko1657]

I’m starting SMC this fall to then transfer to UCLA as well. Do you have any tips for SMC? Resources that help you?

[@angelicam5601]

Hello LeSweetpea, I love watching your videos because they are very inspirational to me. I have a question and I hope you get a chance to answer. I am currently going to community college (I am half way done). I have not been involved in any of the school clubs, but I do work at a preschool. So will that help me in any way? Or should I get involved in my last year of community college?

[@2XVONOFFICIAL]

I'm about to start senior year and I have a 3.0 hellllppp!!

[@jllyfsh_]

Hi! I'm really thankful for your video, it has helped me a lot. I have a question, do they ask for your SAT/ACT scores?

[@lesweetpea]

Yay, I'm glad I could help you! For Transfers they don't ask for SAT/ACT, it's not necessary. If you have the scores you can put them in though. I personally didn't take those tests.

[@jllyfsh_]

LeSweetpea I didn't take them either so I was super worried I might need them. Thank you for the help!

[@sopiebopie2695]

SECOND! Oh yeah luv ya

[@lesweetpea]

luv ya too

[@XoXoStephanieP]

Hopefully you will be able to see this. I recently found your channel and love your videos! I am a transfer and I applied to UCLA, UCI, and UCSB. I got into UCSB but am still waiting on the other schools (so stressful lol) I was wondering how easy the transition from community college to UCLA was. Is it manageable or super intimidating? Thanks for all the helpful videos!

[@memah1372]

I applied to UCLA and UCSB as well, still waiting to hear back. Did you get an email from UCSB? If so, when did you find out??

[@XoXoStephanieP]

I didn't get any email is was so strange! I just looked at my web portal

[@lesweetpea]

congrats!!

[@lesweetpea]

i didn't really get email from any of the UCs when I got in! i had to log in

[@XoXoStephanieP]

Thank you so much this was so helpful!!

[@jflores__24]

On an average base how long does it take to transfer ? How come it took you 3yers?

[@lesweetpea]

Because I changed my major. And because I wanted to get better grades rather than take 4 classes at a time. Cause I do better when I take less classes at a time. Also, I wanted summer breaks so I didn't take summer classes. On average it takes 2-4 years and up to 6 years to transfer I don't know the exact stats but most people don't transfer in 2 years because they didn't plan it in a way that allowed them to finish it 2 years. It's up to the person.

[@jflores__24]

THANK YOU very much for this information! I’m currently in H.S and no schools interest me than UCLA and i think by going to SMC will help me transfer. How ironic I’m taking the same path as you. Haha

[@zeinazebra123]

Do you know how many volunteer hours we need and how do we prove that we did volunteer work? thank you

[@elliecrabbe]

did they still look at your high school gpa and test scores ? and CONGRATS GIRL!!!;)

[@lesweetpea]

as a transfer, they don't ask for that thanks!

[@ruthsun6332]

Hi I applied to UCLA for film major. unfortunately I got rejected 2 days ago. But I did get into UCSD for media arts major. I'm thinking about transfering to UCLA my junior year but I also learned that you can appeal a decision? I heard appealing a decision is not good on my record? is that true? should I appeal my UCLA decision or just go to UCSD and transfer later? UCLA is my dream school because it is the only UC that has a legitimate and the best film school.

[@abowlofrice1245]

Transferring from a UC to another UC is extremely rare, like lottery type of rare

[@kaitlinn181]

Please can someone answer this? Would this apply to me since I live in Georgia? I’m attending a community college, and hoping to go to a UC

[@jyilma]

Whered u go now

[@tomasamador6078]

Hey great video!! I have a question I'm about to enter a community college, in high school I dealt with medical issues so my high school GPA is not really good, so when applying to a UC more specifically UCSB how much do they look at your high school transcript or do they look at it at all. btw I'm attending a NYC community college so I will hopefully be transferring from out of state how much of a different will that make

[@lesweetpea]

Tomas Amador They don't look at high school GPA at all! Once you start taking college classes you're considered a college student so they don't look at high school! Just like when you apply as a freshman, they don't look at middle school grades. And you don't need to take the ACT/SAT either as a transfer

[@tomasamador6078]

LeSweetpea THANK YOU SO MUCH 💖💖💖💖

[@Tally1998]

I live in England but really want to go to UCLA :(

[@leahc8622]

*England is my ciTY*

[@leechkar]

Ik I'm late but I'm currently 12 and I live in Australia and i rlly wanna move to America one day and go to UCLA!

[@bloodsportt]

If you don't mind me asking, what was your gpa from your CC? Thank you

[@numberone22459]

I’m currently a freshman at a community college. I already took 2 years of a language at my high school. I know it counts but do I have to show the UC my hs transcripts or my community college?

[@danielhsu9388]

Hi, I'm going to ask that how about those classes taken after applying to UC. I mean when I apply, I need to fill in those courses' information but how about those courses taken after my application? Are those courses being counted? Thank you ~~ Your video really helps!

[@lesweetpea]

Daniel Hsu yeah, you have to update the application with your classes and grades in February and again in June after you finish

[@whosaidthat84]

Are you graduating this year? English Major Class of 2019 right here!

[@ib5608]

I'm a senior in high school and all that stuff is just 2 stressful

[@lesweetpea]

it wasn't that bad lol

[@erickromero1736]

so beautiful!!

[@somecreativeperson6719]

Hello, I'm a freshman at a University, planning to transfer to a UC after my sophomore year ends. Now does this apply if you didn't go to community college, but you want to transfer from university to university?

[@lesweetpea]

+SomeCreativePerson it's the same process transferring from uni to UC and CC to UC

[@atlas1542]

Hey, I researched a bit for UCLA out of state and their acceptance is a lot lower. Were you a residence of Cali? If not, what are some of your valuable tips on transferring over to UCLA? I'm deciding to enroll into graphic design, but I dont know if transfers have to maintain a 4.0 gpa and you also have to retake the sats? Im scared

[@lesweetpea]

I’m a California resident

[@lesweetpea]

Your GPA can be whatever it may be once you potentially start at UCLA. You don’t need to retake stats if it’s a transferable class to UCLA. Which it normally is.

[@atlas1542]

LeSweetpea パリス so if I transferred with a 2.0 I can get in? I hear Cali residents have a higher percentage of acceptance than say someone with the same gpa over at New York. What was your gpa by the way? If that’s not too much to ask haha.

[@shelleyn2884]

So you took 3 classes at a time? Isn’t it frowned on by the universities to be under full time 12 units?

[@lesweetpea]

Yes. (to your first question.) I occasionally did 4 classes, but normally I took 3 at a time. There’s no rule book that says “You MUST be full time,” and no one frowned at me, lol. It’s a personal choice. I had a job and commuted 1+ hour to school one way, so taking 4 classes would have been difficult for my schedule. In the eyes of UCLA, Berkeley etc. it’s definitely more important to have a higher GPA, then to try to rush through all of your classes (if that matters at all). No counselor, transfer-education faculty member, etc. has ever given advice that taking 3 classes vs. 4. classes would affect me in a negative way or at all in terms of transferring to a 4-year university. In general, from my experience at UCLA, I had transfer friends that spent 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, and even other combinations such as taking a 2-year gap year after high school and then taking 3 years in CC and entered UCLA at 24-30 years old depending on their situation. So I honestly think it’s more of a myth. I’ve never heard any official person or counselor tell me I needed to take 4 classes at a time in order to ~~~ idk? I’m not sure what that would have accomplished aside from stressing me out & lowering my GPA. So in short - what’s most important is your GPA and having a valid reason for why it took however long it did to transfer. Whether it’s working, self-discovery, family issues, exploring different majors etc. The people who read and evaluate our applications are real people. They can understand if you were working a part-time job or had to help out at home for a year, had a child etc. and decided to do 2 classes or 3 classes a quarter. What’s important is explaining the years post-high school that lead up to your application and having a high GPA among other things that going into having a good application. Hope this answers your question! Another thing, at UCLA 3 classes is full-time and taking under 3 classes would effect more things such as financial aid and your graduation plan at a 4-year university, so I’m only talking about community colleges in my answer above. 😊

[@shelleyn2884]

@@lesweetpea Thanks so much for your insight into this. I appreciate it. My daughter graduated high school 2 years early...end of 10th grade and went right to a ca community college. She is in her 3rd year now. She actually applied to USC last year ( only USC) with a 4.0 gpa, working 35 hours a week, and all their particular GE requirements met , and they rejected her specifically for being under full time for 2 of her 4 semesters .....9 units ( 3 classes) ....instead They list it in their FAQs as an issue.....for them. My daughter didn't have the 60 units at that time to transfer to the UC's and CSU schools ( USC doesn't require 60 units) which is why she only applied to USC. So she has just continued on at her community college and is technically finished as of last month . AA degree and IGETC and major prereqs all completed fall semester. But felt nervous due to USCs stand on the "under full time" thing so to be safe is taking 4 classes now for spring. Still has a 4.0 and is hoping to be accepted to UCLA or Berkeley. Fingers crossed. But she is annoyed taking 4 classes she doesn't need just to " be full time" with 12 units. Although since you can take 70 units with you when you transfer and she has 64 currently.....2 of the classes aren't a waste since the units will transfer and she will go in with 70. The remaining 6 units won't be able to transferred since it would put her at 76. She would have liked to have traveled this semester or done a full time internship perhaps but isn't going to .....just going to do the classes. I do actually think you are correct and the UCs don't care and as long as you let them know what you are doing with your time its all good. My daughter just doesn't want to risk it due to her USC experience. Thanks again....your channel is great!

[@lesweetpea]

I see your situation! Yeah, it seems like USC has different rules since they are a private. They can make up any rules they want. I can only speak from my experience getting accepted to the 4 UC’s I applied to and the 3 CSU’s. On the UC/CSU she should be fine! Impacted majors are what make it difficult sometimes though. Good luck!

[@shelleyn2884]

@@lesweetpea Yes the private school thing is its own universe for sure. My daughter has applied to 4 CSUs and 6 UCs. Cal and UCLA top of the list though. Thanks for your reply. Really enjoying your Japan videos . Hope you make a lot more!

[@shaimaslife4633]

Can you come to Miami

[@lesweetpea]

Carole Duverneau if someone wants to buy a plane ticket and hotel for me in Miami, then yeah! 😊✈️

[@tmkaplan94]

Hey quick question, I didn't see where to include my Foreign Languages from high school. Not sure where that's located...

[@Kiara-xy9pz]

What do you want to do with your communication degree

[@lesweetpea]

I already started my career! I’m a youtuber + English teacher + talent/model!

[@haveaniceday9288]

Do they require you to send in a high school transcript along w/a cc one or just a transcript from your cc

[@drin1811]

What about SAT, do they require sat scores?

[@lesweetpea]

For freshman applicants, yes of course

[@drin1811]

LeSweetpea パリス what about for transfer students

[@sameershahab1491]

@@drin1811 not for transfer students

[@dl45649]

Hi!! I was just wondering if you had to be at a certain level of Japanese to be able to transfer as a Japanese major?

[@lesweetpea]

Grace Lee I think you need to at least be able to score into Japanese 4 at UCLA. If you scored lower, it'd be a hassle/rush to finish all of your language courses and you'd have to take some summer classes to catch up. It just depends where you score, but I'm sure a counselor could help you figure it out~ you just might have to take more classes

[@dl45649]

LeSweetpea Thank you!!

[@jennifergrande9944]

I know you said that you have to be done with your 60 units by spring when transferring for fall but if you plan on transferring for spring does that mean you must complete the 60 units by the fall prior?

[@lesweetpea]

yes

[@mvrcushenry1712]

LeSweetPea I am in a little pickle about my current college situation. So I am a senior right now (graduating this year) in high school and I applied to a bunch of schools. I got into UCLA, UC Berkeley, UChicago, etc. But the little ambitious senior in me applied ED to the University of Chicago so that is where I will be attending in the fall of 2017. However, after some thinking I kind of regret not being able to go to UCLA this fall, so I think I might try to transfer next year. Did you say that we apply during the regular application dates? Also, is the transfer application different than the normal application? Last question, will me already being accepted to UCLA hurt my chances of getting in again? will my chances be better? Thank you. lol sorry for such a long comment.

[@lesweetpea]

If I were you, I'd try to get out of the ED and say that I can't afford UChicago... or something.. ED's are apparently really binding... but yeah I'd try to get out of it Hmm transferring from another university is tricky after your first year.. typically you have to transfer after your 2nd year and come in as a 3rd year... unless you have enough credits/units to be a 3rd year after your 1st year.. Transfers & freshman apply at the same time and it's pretty much the same application.. you just check the box for transfer. And I don't think already being accepted would hurt your chances, but I'm not an admissions officer so I don't know if it will be better, worse or neutral. You should check out all three of the schools and tell UChicago that they didn't give you enough financial aid or something if you end up not wanting to go there... I'm not sure what they can actually do if you don't attend

[@mvrcushenry1712]

Thank you!

[@natenri1075]

Marcus McClendon you got into both of my dream schools :,) Uchicago is my top choice but I’m starting to really be fascinated by UCLA. Prolly won’t get in though 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@teentalex]

Are the requirements the same for csu transfers?

[@lesweetpea]

I have a separate video about transferring to a Cal State!

[@teentalex]

LeSweetpea I will watch it tonight. Thank you.

[@grant747]

I'm pretty sure Oral Communication is only required if you're planning to transfer to a CSU not UC.

[@lesweetpea]

Yep! Pinned that as the top comment

[@yasmins5623]

I'm a little confused. Did you apply to the UCs during your first year at community college or during your second year?

[@lesweetpea]

Yasmin Siyad Typically people apply right after their first year (in November) but I wasn't ready/didn't know my major yet, so I applied right after my second year! You have to apply right after your first year *if you wanna finish CC in two years

[@liebspieps3392]

What's is a "unit"? I'm from Germany so I don't know a lot about American schools :)

[@midnightdarkchocolate]

Anetta Matushevich its not just you even in the east coast in America we don't call it units its weird man I know whats she talking about credit's but that the first time I heard someone call it units.

[@lesweetpea]

+Anetta Matushevich A unit is how much a class is worth! So one class at a community college or any school that's on the semester system is typically worth 3 units! And you need 60 units to finish at a community college so that tells you that you need to take around 20 classes to transfer to a UC(UCLA)! Because 3 units x 20 classes = 60 units. For a 4 year university you need 120 to graduate At UCLA, we are on the quarter system(which is a little different) so each class is typically worth 4 units and we need 180 units to graduate! I hope this makes sense!

[@lesweetpea]

+Emmanuel Namikaze credits and units are essentially the same thing. Just a different term!

[@yvanbeguide9957]

@LeSweetpea when they say for international students if you want to transfer as undergraduate you need to transfer credits i dont really underStand that!

[@sof8978]

i live in the uk would there be a chance they would let me go there or can you not do that . also is this video about transferring or also just going to a uni for the first time

[@lesweetpea]

+sofiaishere UCLA accepts international students! You'd probably have to look into certain programs to make your chances better, or perhaps go to a California Community College first to make your chances better. I'm not really sure about applying from the UK but I'm sure you could find out more information if you searched online. I believe it is possible though! Good luck ☺ This video is about transferring from a Community College to UCLA!

[@sof8978]

so do you think it would be best to go to a community college for a year or so then transfer across to a different college after that for the rest.also how long did you go to a community college for. BTW love your hair hahah that was random

[@lesweetpea]

I personally have seen many international students do this so that they can get accepted to UCLA or Berkeley. Many international students went to Santa Monica Community College. I'd suggest you apply to UCLA during your senior in high school, and if you do not get accepted then go to Santa Monica College. Community College is also a LOT cheaper so it's definitely a great option that many people chose to do. I was in Community College for 3 years, but it's definitely possible to finish in 2 years! Thank you

[@osazuwaogbeide1540]

I was acepeted to ucla as a african american studies major this April from uc Davis Im a black student. My dad won't let me come here for undergrad I had a 3.1

[@lesweetpea]

come to UCLA

[@osazuwaogbeide1540]

@Lesweetpea Thank you so much I want to go so badly. Im taking summer classes at uc Berkeley im hopping if I take there classes and do good there he let attend ucla. I. Do you know how much are school fees when you file as a independent student with no jobs to pay for school without taking out loans

[@lesweetpea]

Osazuwa Ogbeide The fees are always the same, but it depends on how much financial aid you receive! As long as you filled out a FAFSA, the schools with send you individual offers about how much aid they will give to you.

[@ashleygoodman6090]

So are you a Junior or Senior? How does that work with the credits?

[@lesweetpea]

all transfer enter as a junior! you need 60 units to transfer~ so once you come in you are a junior you're not allowed to enter as any other grade

[@user-kb9bv8bt4v]

Do you need both SAT and ACT scores to transfer to UC/Cal State schools from community college?

[@diananguyen9421]

How long did it take to do two majors and get an aa degree in communications? Because I am thinking of doing something similar. Thank you!

[@lesweetpea]

Luna Bennet I'm going to be getting my BA in Japanese and I'll have the AA that I already have in Communications - It will be 5 years total! It would definitely be possible for me to double major, but it's not necessary for me right now! So I'll just be getting a Japanese BA. It would have been possible to finish that in 4 years, it all depends on planning/decisions and taking 3-5 class per quarter/semester

[@diananguyen9421]

Thank you so much for the video and reply. This really helps! Oh, and good luck at ucla with Japanese!

[@lesweetpea]

Of course love! Anytime :) Thank you!

[@queenmelxo6809]

Does your high school history matter?

[@lesweetpea]

as a transfer? no, but it can fulfill a requirement if you want it to. as a freshman? yes.

[@queenmelxo6809]

LeSweetpea thank you!

[@yomomomama3964]

what was your GPA AND MAjor LOL if u dont mind

[@jump7holes]

Hello! So i was wondering at what math level does it count towards your uc transferable gpa? and how many classes are you suppose to take to get into uc... #ucsb ;-;

[@lesweetpea]

jump 7holes Statistics is the level that begins to count. Pre-calc & Calculus count as well. You need 60 units.. this information is in the video 1 class = 3 or 4 units So yeah I applied with 34 units and then I finished my 60 by spring and started at UCLA in the fall You need 60 before you get to the school, not when you apply

[@jump7holes]

awesome!!! thank you very much! :D

[@jump7holes]

btw, i meant to say how many math classes are you suppose to take but all info is provided sorry, my mistake!

[@almel4949]

No SAT scores ?

[@lesweetpea]

As a transfer, you don’t need it. As a freshman, you need it.

[@Sama-bi6pn]

What if I'm not from The United States and I wanted to go to UCLA , like what should I do ? We have a totally different education system in my country so Idk how any of this works ? , Ps : Love your channel x

[@lesweetpea]

I have no idea how it works for international students since I'm not an international student :( There's many international students here, so I'm sure you could call UCLA, google UCLA International Students or call UCLA and ask them yourself

[@Sama-bi6pn]

LeSweetpea thank you so much , I will 💕

[@daniellegrant5051]

you have to go to a community college to go to ucla?

[@lesweetpea]

jdanteo Of course not~ you can apply during high school to be a freshman or during CC to enter as a junior. I just chose the CC route. The school is primarily students who entered as freshman. UCLA is a 4-year institution.

[@daniellegrant5051]

LeSweetpea will my highschool grades matter to ucla if I improve in community college?

[@jennadizon7900]

How many years did you spend in community college?

[@lesweetpea]

3

[@Filmworlds]

Hello I'm taking ESL classes in college, then I got a bad grade at these classes could it be a bad effect when transfer?

[@kidjason7849]

What's a UC gpa?

[@lesweetpea]

GPA of classes that are UC transferrable

[@kidjason7849]

Thanks for the info!

[@breannamarriott1870]

Do you think this advice applies to an out of state community college student as well? I've always dreamt of going to a UC, But a death in my family seriously affected my last year of high school :(

[@lesweetpea]

They don't look at high school grades~ Sorry for your loss!

[@holaisaaa]

Does anyone know about Academic Renewal and W’s? I have AR from 2 schools, a total of 20 units and a significant amount of W’s (10) from a few different schools. I am TAGging from my community college to UCSB and my counselor seemed to say it was ok but I’m very worried because I really want to get into UCLA and UCB and am applying to UCI as well. I am an art history major with a 3.4 GPA and will be applying for Fall 2020. I have been to 4 different colleges with A LOT of extra curricular. One college was a 4 year and the others community colleges, I’ve supported myself throughout the whole time and have worked full time since.

[@nandikaundarma4372]

Im thinking of skipping college and go straight to university, but i go to a cambridge school and my school does not have AP classes only IB amd IGCSE classes. Can i still get into UCLA if i take IB classes?

[@natalie7478]

what are units?

[@lesweetpea]

You need 180 units to graduate. Each class is worth 3-5 units. "class credits" essentially.

[@Whalllllien]

I have a question, I had a really rough time in hs (went to 4 different school had a school shut down on me and refuse to give transcripts to another school so my gpa was low and I was going to my high school and taking community college recovery credits at the same time) so I never took the act or sat. Do I need those scores? I know you can take the act and sat at anytime of your life but I'm a year into cc and I need to know how I'm going to be scheduling my time.

[@dariapogonchik5911]

Hi, i'm a 13 years old girl. i know it's still a bit early for me to apply but i already know to which university i want to go: UCLA. As i'm living in switzerland and going here to a public german school i don't know what for instance GPA or other exams you've listed during your video. Could you please explain to me what everything is and tell me if it's possible to apply in universitys in the USA if i'm living in switzerland? My question was also if it's an issue that i've been following the swiss-school-program?

[@veronicareyes513]

What was your gpa? If you dont mind answering😊

[@Ashkanman]

3.7

[@midnightdarkchocolate]

Am I crazy or does this video seem vaguely familiar.

[@lesweetpea]

+Emmanuel Namikaze Nope! I previously did a video about How To Transfer To A Cal State and this version is about How To Transfer To A UC! To different school systems 😊

[@Aubzy102]

This was very helpful! ❤️ I’m subbing for more Japanese/ anime-ish content in the future

[@analuizamarconi2552]

Why did you decide to go to UCLA

[@lesweetpea]

All Things Channel Location, prestige, the vibe, the weather and LA has a lot of work/entertainment stuff that I’m interested in and that goes along with location. It was my dream school~ so I chose it

[@analuizamarconi2552]

LeSweetpea パリス me too. UCLA is my dream college. And I love the "CALI VIBES" I'm from Texas And I'm really excited to apply for it

[@floridagirl7093]

How old were you when you transferred to UCLA?

[@lesweetpea]

21

[@darianalopez519]

Hey💖, I was wondering if you'd like to edit my UCLA personal statement. I am a High School, and UCLA is my dream school. 💛🐻💙

[@thomascortez6392]

Hello LeSweetPea, i have a question and maybe you can answer it. so im applying this year to a UC's and i dont have a foreign language yet, would i be able to still apply in the fall of 2018? and be able to take my foreign language in the spring of 2019

[@evangelinesandoval6466]

I have pretty solid grades, plenty A's & B's but I failed one class.. I want to transfer to a UC for Fall 2018. Do you think that F will hurt my acceptance chance? Even if I have retaken the course & passed it?

[@lesweetpea]

You just need an overall high GPA + a variety of other things (extra curriculars, jobs, good essay, etc. *i'll make a video about it) but in terms of grades I'd say try to have a 3.3-3.5+ in a non-impacted major and a 3.8+ for an impacted major.

[@lesweetpea]

but yeah def retake it~

[@evangelinesandoval6466]

Thank you!

[@thomascortez6392]

I have a question? I’m currently enrolled at a community college and I’m applying to UCR for winter Admission of 2019 but it’s saying I need to complete a college level math course by spring 2018 which I’m taking fundamentals of stats for fall of 2018 Will I be able to fill out a Transfer Admission planner still

[@lesweetpea]

jacob cortez You can fill it out, but you might not get accepted if you don’t meet the requirements they’re asking for. Like if I was missing stats, I may have gotten rejected to UCLA just because of that.

[@thomascortez6392]

LeSweetpea パリス thank you very much I believe I’m just going to apply for their fall semester to be on the safe side lol Thank you! #MyPersonalTansferCounselor

[@DefinitionOfKen]

da fook japanese is ur major. that's so coool

[@lesweetpea]

Thaanks!

[@abeehah]

You are so gorgeous!!!!

[@ib5608]

600th like :)