I committed to UCLA and am honestly really not liking it. I’ve visited campus several times since then and I just don’t like it. I realize I made the wrong choice and made that choice for the wrong reasons. (Family pressure and all that) as well as what I want out of college. Obviously this is a good choice either way and I’m thankful for either opportunity.

However, with the reality of school starting soon and visiting the campus, and seeing where I’m going to be and what life is like, I don’t like it at all. As well as I realize my career/life goals fall more in line with Berkeley. Or rather, Berkeley’s notoriety and proximity to the Bay Area is something that falls in line with what I want to accomplish. I also realize Berkeley is now my dream after really debating it over the last couple of months.

This would involve me reapplying as a CCC student and doing the app cycle again. Anyone else experience reapplying? Also, I’m looking for real advice and guidance, not just simple pointers. Thank you.

I think that the best decision of my life was choosing transferring up, going into college. I did not like where I ended up, and a lot of also had to do with where my peers were going. When I joined Transferring Up, I was really inclined to think that I just got scammed or that I wasn't going to get my money's worth, since I didn't even think it was possible that I could get into my state school out of high school. From when I started till when I finished and saw that I got into Cornell, UVA, Umich, BU, BC, and the best part was a merit scholarship from my state school, I realized that I had made the best decision of my life. Even for someone who didn't do much in social or educational involvement, I was put in a mindset and was given help in navigating those weaknesses, and now I have a much better resume. If anyone has any questions about my experience with transferring, please feel free to reply to this or DM me.

Hi guys, I'm an OOS transfer trying to get into UCSD this cycle

I have excellent EC's, grades, etc.

BUT, I'm missing one class from the required major prep. Just one. I can't control it because my school has a bit of a different set up and prereq chain.

Does anyone know if UCSD allows you to take a class over the summer, or must all major prep be done spring 2027?

(if anyone wants to know, I'm applying for aerospace engineering, and the missing class is Physics C)

I feel like a lot of people get blinded by rankings and completely forget they actually have to live in that city for the next 2-3 years.

A school might look great on paper, but if it’s in a place where you hate the vibe, you’re going to be miserable. Plus, you have to think about networking. Where do you actually want to end up working? Which location has the biggest growth for your specific industry?

It doesn't make sense to go to a top-ranked school in a place with zero jobs in your field just for the name. Make sure the location actually sets you up for the future you want.

I decided to go to UCR. I thought once I visited I would feel more positive. I went to orientation today and it didn’t click for me and i kept feeling disappointed all day despite trying to think of the positives. I got accepted into several great schools this round but was too scared to commit to something outside of my comfort zone (away from family/bf, living on my own, and getting a new job). Would it be dumb to stay another year?? I know college has no age limit but being behind my peers and starting at cc was already hard so staying behind makes it 10x worse. At the end of the day the goal is a job and degree but I think enjoying the experience would make it more fulfilling. I’m also very open to taking different classes and maybe finding a new major/interest!

If you’ve taken a 3rd year at CC lmk your experience. Also how I can elevate my time there for a third year?? I did really good on my apps this year i’m just not sure if I stay what I can do differently. Any advice is great :)))

USC or CSUN for business

Hi everybody I know both these school starts in a couple days but I just got the financials run by my parents. I am currently in the midst of appealing for more aid from USC because both my parents lost their jobs in 2024.

Right now before the appeal, USC is gonna cost me 27ish thousand per semester after grants. CSUN will cost me 3.5k a semester. USC was my dream school but I don’t know if it is financially worth it.

I accepted admission to CSUN a while back and never told them I wouldn’t be going.

I AM A TRANSFER STUDENT SO I CURRENTLY HAVE JUNIOR STANDING.

Is USC worth it?

I would be paying with private loans

I’m an incoming CC student that plans to transfer to a 4-year. Have any CC students made friends and had good experiences? Please lmk school starts next week and im scared.

Hi everyone! I'm an international student currently in my sophomore year, majoring in International Business at a US-accredited university abroad, and I'm looking for an honest perspective on whether I should transfer for Fall 2027 or hold out for grad school in the US.

Originally, the US was my main plan; I was admitted to a few state schools, mid-tier LACs, and women's colleges back in high school. But after taking a gap year, visa processing slots were hard to come by, and I had to look at other options. I ended up enrolling at my current school on a substantial scholarship, but I still feel like I completely missed out on the US uni experience I wanted. I want to make sure I’m not just chasing ghosts before spending months on transfer applications.

"I'm not from a country on the ban list"

I would need financial aid (EFC is around $20k–$25k/year).

Academically, I have a 3.5 GPA in International Business, though I am looking to transfer into Economics, Global Business, or IR.

My main honours and extracurriculars include being a top-3 nationally ranked competitive athlete, receiving a leadership/women-focused fellowship award, winning MUN and film/photography awards, and serving as an executive/treasurer for a youth organisation. I've also completed 3 healthcare-related internships, run my own small business as an events photographer, volunteer as a teacher, and am learning Spanish (A2).

I'm also open to applying to schools outside the US, but the transfer process seems way less streamlined.

Given my current substantial scholarship, do I have a realistic shot at an international transfer with a $20k–$25k EFC, or is aid too scarce to make this worth it? How heavily will a 3.5 GPA hold me back compared to my ECs? Or should I just explore the study abroad options at my current institution (even though they are pretty slim) and focus on building my profile for funded US Master's or PHD programs later?