Hey so I wanna do animal science in UC Davis so what do I do to get admission my gpa's are around 4.00 how much is my perectange that I get accepted. I'm still in 8th😂
Hi Akash - That’s a bit too far in advance for me to give an opinion, but I like your ambition! 😅 I think if you maintain a great GPA in high school and participate in extracurricular activities, you’ll be in a good spot!
to any high school seniors bummed out about their decision results: dont be afraid of community colleges! there’s a stigma against CCs.. but if I could go back in time to choose between university or CC, I’d choose community all over again. i hated it at first but only because i pressured myself into feeling like i should have gone to a CSU or UC. there’s no wrong path! it doesn’t matter how long you take. CC’s helped me save money, the classes were smaller and I could be more personal with the professors. finally it was much easier to get into the universities I wanted due to the transfer system! CC transfers are given priority over high school graduates. Out of high school I pretty much got waitlisted and rejected from every place I applied even though I took AP’s, had great grades and extracurriculars. This year as a transfer applicant, I got into all the schools I got rejected from and even into schools I thought I wasn’t good enough for! whatever you choose, its okay that its not the plan you had! be kind to yourself, i know i wasn’t to myself back then :)
The cc system is amazing if you put the work in. I came back to school at the age of 28, worked my ass off, and got into UCLA. I was also accepted into UCB, UCSD, UCSB.
@@ptran3641 What CC did you attend? I'm a senior this year looking into CC and then transferring over to save money, so I was wondering what a good CC would be
@@paigepetersen402 the social scene is definitely not nearly on par with schools like ucsb and ucla but if you look for events and activities you will definitely find them. like at ucsb the parties come to you, but at ucsd you will have to find the parties. the easiest way to find those parties and events is just by joining clubs/teams/greek life and i can assure you that if you join something you will have a great social life and it will not be boring at all. definitely go out of your way and try clubs tho until you find one that you like. also the beach is literally a ten minute walk away so if you like the beach then youll love it here haha
I am a high school dropout with a cumulative GPA below a 1.0. After getting my GED, I spent a few years in CC and graduated with a 3.9 GPA, earned multiple AA’s and got accepted into Cal, UC Irvine and UC Davis. Community College gives everyone the opportunity to reinvent themselves, to mature, and to find direction in life. I did not have a goal of transferring to a four-year university when I entered CC but destiny had other plans. I am now currently finishing my first year at Cal and have loved every minute of it. Please do not fall into the stigma of chasing a “dream school”. No matter which university you are led to, know that, that is where you were called to go and everything will work out!
I graduated from UCI last year. You can def have a good social life if you join the right clubs and make friends in your classes. Disneyland is a 30 minute drive and the beaches are only a 10 minute drive. ZOT ZOT ZOT!!
My dad went to UCLA, my brother Cal. I got rejected by all besides UCR when I applied. I was distrauct and thought my life was over. This is so silly now looking back. I ended up appealing and going to UCSC which I later regretted and transferred to UCSD even though all my counselors told me it wasn’t possible. In my entire experience every counselor told me my dreams or goals were impossible. Never listen to the opinions of others and follow your own path. You’ll be amazed where you end up. UCSD was the best experience and I’m so glad I gave the “socially deaf” campus a chance. Thanks for the memories
What was so bad abt UCSC, I’m a hs senior and so far that’s the only uc I’ve gotten into. I’m on the east coast and I’m wondering if going to a local uni is better, also since I’m on the east coast no one I talk to knows anything abt uc’s other than UCLA and uc Berkeley are good schools.
@@mr.awesome5619 idk certain schools are definitely better suited for certain people, but personally I love ucsc. Im a computer science major and the experience has been nothing but amazing so far. Some great professors/connections, and the area is beautiful.
UC Riverside alumnus...great people and rising Top 100 US News ranked programs at one of the fastest growing UC's for a reason still having a personal touch/more collaborative education that most other UC's lack...go Highlanders!!
I graduated from Davis! You made some good points. I’d like to add from my experience, If you’re pre-health(pre-med,pre-PA,pre-nursing, pre-public health) there are tons of hospitals internships and other opportunities. For STEM folks in general, there’s lots of research positions available, too. I was able publish my first research project from working in one! Tech wise tho, like you mentioned, I’d agree, I didn’t know very many folks who were in that sector I’d also say it’s not as quiet as you’d think. Davis has a fun small townish vibe with weekend farmers markets that people love, but also if you were into frat life those day parties existed too.
I mean, Santa Cruz definitely got the most culture, i can say that. Loved my experience there. Being from SoCal(SB area), i can definitely say that the open-minded atmosphere, living in the forest, and having hella hiking/beaches within a 2 -mile radius made my college experience much more laid back and memorable. Going to grad school and looking back, i definitely feel like the small class sizes really gave me a chance to connect with professors, which got me into research and letters of recs, etc. Idk, overall, rankings are a pretty antiquated way at looking at college lol Definitely go where you feel you belong and where you can be yourself. Enjoy the journey y’all. Peace.
Uci is very social it’s just not a party school but most ppl here are really focused on academics and creating strong genuine friendships:) if you have AP credits getting classes is cake
I was accepted to UCSB last week & rejected from UCLA. I'm excited to think of what my life could be like at SB, though!! From videos I've watched so far, UCSB has everything from good academics, fun social scene, and amazing location. Thanks for this informative vid!
I went there 30 years ago. If you don’t already, learn to surf! You will probably never again live somewhere where you can bike to a surf spot from your bedroom.
I am at a similar situation now. I was rejected from UCLA on Friday, and was accepted to UCSB today. I never imagined that I would want to go to UCSB knowing that their location wasn't in the city, and that the major wouldn't be helpful for the career I want to pursue. However, when I got the acceptance, a lightbulb struck me. I look more into the student life and major. The student life is good for me. Additionally, although the major isn't the most focused on what I want to do (graphic design), I think it's better than a more business focused version of the major that a private would give me. Also with the broad major, I would gain a lot of skills, which is why I wanted to go into DMA at UCLA. As of now, it's likely that I'll go to UCSB.
graduating from uc davis in spring and i agree with all your points! the agriculture and vet facilities are world-class and even if you’re not in those majors you can take cool classes like wine and beer making, if you like the small-town feel also i would recommend to come here, it’s close enough to sacramento and sf that you aren’t in the middle of nowhere but it’s a nice chance of pace imo :)
I'm a first year and yes I definitely agree on the small town feel. Coming from a small town, it wasn't overwhelming and it feels safe to walk/bike around the town as it is a college town!
Watching this as a UCI freshman, we're working on the social life, okay?! haha hopefully though campus will open and we can all get back together in person :D
i’m glad you mentioned that it changes w/ major but u should highlight that a little more. UC Santa Cruz might not be #1 in the nation overall but it’s Marine Bio program and Comp Sci programs are incredibly selective and well respected.
This! Especially when looking at their cog sci ranking too, they are right up there with UC Berkeley. It definitely bleeds into their psych program and they offer a combined major
Yeah, most of the departments in PBSci are very esteemed. (I am unfamiliar with departments outside of PBSci. Not saying they aren't esteemed, just saying I do not know)
UC Merced has established a medical education department, and is working towards opening a medical school within the next few years. As a university located deep in the Central Valley it has regarded itself to sustainability and community development. During my undergrad, they were able to open 10 new buildings! (Housing, classrooms, research buildings, and more) If you have time, I highly recommend coming to see the campus!
I missed your comment. I comment down on someone’s about our future medical school joint with UC Davis. I haven’t followed up on it the last time I heard it. Even though I just lived by UCM. I haven’t visited this campus. First 2 year I dropped my daughter off in the morning. 3rd year she was in Spain. 4th year this covid so not one trip to the campus as it is blocked off. I did go by this week so my daughter can picked up her cap and gown ordered.
Merced may be dead to people but UCM did many great things. The amazing developing I can see from a distance. My daughter will graduated this May. She currently worked part time and will be full time. My husband is retiring but he hope to work part time counseling at UCM or MC.
Legit was looking for any comment related to UCM since I just graduated HS and will be going to UCM. Scared but I am really excited to attend the school.
To add to this, if you want to go to Medical School UC Merced will have a BS/MD program where if your stats were good enough to high school and get into this program and maintain a 3.2 (I think) you will go on to UCSF-Fresno to get your MD degree. It has most of the popular residencies (Surgery, Emergency, Internal and Ortho) plus you get in-state tuition. Sadly, it's only accepting 12 students for the first year but plans to increase more slots depending on interest (which there definitely will be because it's Med School).
i got accepted to ucla and berkeley but ended up going to santa cruz because they were giving me a full ride, and im super happy i did. the campus is beautiful, but the best part for me is the relationships you get to forge with your professors. ive been given so many research opportunities that i know i wouldnt have gotten had i gone to a bigger school like ucla.
@@racheldollton awesome! i graduated this year, but im going back for the winter quarter to work on my phd applications with a professor. maybe i'll see you around campus!! :DD
@@shizamughal2889 Sure! I got into college in a bit of an unconventional way. I wasn't accepted anywhere straight out of high school, so I went to community college. I had already accrued credit for eight courses in the state of California through AP exams, so I only did one year at community college before I was able to transfer out. Because of this expedited time frame, I began to apply to schools after my first semester at community college. My GPA was a 4.0 while I was applying, and I was able to get the Regents Scholarship because of that. Outside of that scholarship (which allowed me to pay for housing and other essentials), I grew up in a first-gen low-income family and made sure that was reflected not only on FAFSA, but also in my personal statement. "Smaller" UCs definitely give out better finaid packages to students who are struggling financially, so its super important to keep that in mind if you're a first-gen student whose parents can't pay for you!
@@averycervantes7773 thankyou so much for the explanation! That makes a lot of sense. I have also accrued some credit for college courses during my high school and I’m going to be applying for UCLA and I hope for the best! thankyou!
Riverside student here. Another thing I love about our campus is it’s scenery. There’s still a lot of open space on campus, most of the fields are grass but it’s better than nothing. We’re right up against the mountains on one side, if you like the desert than you’ll love the trails around the school and the city. On the flip side it is very hot here, Summers are easily over a 100 degrees Fahrenheit most days. I haven’t been to all the UCs but it feels much less intimidating to me than schools like UCLA or UCSD with their sprawling campuses and giant buildings. And if you’re going into entomology like me, the faculty here are some of the best
Your thorough research and presentation are beyond impressive. I will share this with my daughter and my students. Thank you VERY much for being so transparent, non-superficial, and not leaning toward any particular UC. You're simply sharing information in a very professional way. Cool points!
Love seeing UCSB move up the ranks. As an alum, moving up the career ladder takes a lot of soft skills (presentations, listening, speaking with management). You really have to learn to be a people person if you want to move to management and so forth. If you do your part in socializing (talking to people, partying, connecting with people) this will really help your career. So don't just think it's all about technical skills and the major. The great thing about UCSB is that you are only surrounded by other college students, so it forces you to be in that position all the time. But don't party too much. Still put in the work to learn your academics. Technical Skills + People skills will be able to help you advance in your career.
hey ! so i’m currently a first year at UCI and honestly there’s a pretty good social life. i feel like the old UCI rep has been up keeping this idea , but in reality , it’s pretty social ! it’s obviously not like UCLA or something , but we still have a good amount of greek life , plus it’s a super nice environment. most to all students will actually help u in class and their mostly all rly friendly ! good luck to everyone who applied to UCI !!
I went to UCSD thinking "ehh it's not Berkeley or UCLA". Do not go in thinking that. UCSD kids are smart as hell and they put the work in. Geisel Library has a 24 hour section and I've been there at 4-5 am and seen it still packed with people. UCSD is a great education but they will make you work for it. EDIT: I'll also add it wasn't listed as a con but the campus is way too overcrowded. I think all UCs are really like this, but I watched UCSD go from 33k to 40k undergraduates in just five years, and we had some new buildings come up but not nearly at the same pace. The dining halls became so crowded at lunch time that I would either get food elsewhere or eat lunch at a different time.
I definitely agree with Davis having so many unique majors and classes! I graduated in Animal Biology with a minor in Entomology and if you wanna do anything with animals, plants, or nature in general, Davis is perfect. Just off the top of my head, different majors that you can have studying animals are: animal biology, animal science, wildlife fish and conservation, marine ecology and organismal biology, Entomology, Evolution Ecology and Biodiversity, animal science management, and more! And the research labs are top notch so it's really easy to get into doing undergraduate research. Now I'm starting my PhD at UCR so we'll see how that goes!
UCR Class of 2015. I graduated with a degree in Economics with a concentration in Mathematics. My top choice UC's though were UC Santa Cruz and UC Santa Barbara. Of course, I was rejected by UCSB and waitlisted and then rejected by UCSC.
This video is so insightful, and the graphics are amazing! As a CA high school senior who applied to almost all the UCs, I thank you for making this video!!!
I am about to graduate from UCSB so I was curious about your video... I got accepted into numerous UCs so I was worried about which to choose... but after attending UCSB I have to say I have zero regrets about selecting it. You summarized it pretty well, the other students were all so nice and always down to party/hang out, some departments are more flexible than others, and the location is the best out of any campus I have been to. You're right though... if you come here expect to live in a double or a triple unless you have a good amount of money.
@@sarahhernandez9814 3.3 transfer gpa, which means i went to a community college first then transferred (not right out of high school) and the gpa reqs are more lenient if you do it this way because college courses are usually a bit harder than high school courses. For example, most freshmen have a 4.0 or above but you can get guaranteed transfer admission with a 3.4 now. if youre transferring try and meet all the TAG reqs for guaranteed admission. I was accepted to all UCs (UCI, UCSD, UCSB, UCR, UCM, UCD etc) except for UCLA and UC Berkeley but I didnt even apply to those two because i didnt feel confident. The reqs change year to year based on number of applicants and other factors so even though I got in with a 3.3 in 2018, maybe I would not have in 2022.
I’m a second year undergrad at UC San Diego and i love it!!! i got into UCSB, UCI, UCD, UCSC but i’m so glad i chose UCSD. i’m not sure why everyone says it’s socially dead, i went to parties every single weekend and sometimes even during the weekdays on school nights (before covid of course). it is a competitive school but if you are a STEM major definitely come here, there are so many opportunities for you and you will not regret your decision. also UCSD is in a very large city (san diego) so there’s a ton of local opportunities available for us as opposed to some other schools that are in the middle of nowhere (like davis). come to ucsd !!!!
Transferred to UCI last year out of CC and I would definitely recommend my route to everyone. It gave me more choices in terms of where I could go to school, as well as save me a lot of money, which I'm sure many of us would love. I got into Cal Econ, UCSB Econ, and UCI Business Econ. I was waitlisted to UCLA Business Econ, eventually rejected. Although I got into Berkeley under one of its most impacted majors, I did not see myself there and I hated the idea of having to sacrifice my last two years of college being stressed out by the breakneck pace of the students at the school. Like I always say to people I know, community college really gave me the confidence I needed to thrive after I transferred and I sometimes look back at the fond memories I made during my times there. Keep ya head up if you got rejected from your dream school, UCLA sure did break my heart.
@@anikamalhotra9500 nah actually there are quite a lot of events and clubs. It’s def not UCSB in terms of social life or party scene, but it’s enough to make you feel welcome and make new friends
Ngl UC Santa Cruz kind of got snubbed, it’s a good school. But it does ultimately dwindle down to your personal preference and Santa Cruz is my fave. It’s one of those schools you can’t take someone on the internet’s word for, you have to see it for yourself 👏🏻
wish I went to UCSD but I'm going into my 3rd year at UCR and it's been good. I love how they focus on mental health and really want students to succeed
I got rejected by UCSB, rejected by UCI, rejected by UCLA, but then UCR accepted me with honors, and finally my dreams came true when UCSD took me. Anyways hope is there and always follow your dreams.
@Katie Ellen Tu --- Agreed, especially in the Humanities classes. When I was taking STEM classes, I noticed that the students in those classes were more behaved and smarter than the Humanities majors. I would know because I was a former STEM student at UCR. Of I course, I graduated with a degree in Economics with a concentration in Mathematics in 2015 and currently work at an insurance and financial services company.
@@123ucr Wow - way to paint all non-STEM majors with the same brush. Your ego could use a check. "More the knowledge lesser the ego, lesser the knowledge more the ego." - Albert Einstein
UCSD grad here, most amazing experience of my life!! Currently @ Hopkins for grad school and tbh I honestly miss ucsd so much & I low key wish I did grad school there. Amazing campus, amazing social life and amazing recourses. Not to mention- the beach is within walking distance😍😍😍
Aside from the stats pesented, you have to look at the majors offered and whether or not you vibe with the campus. My daughter was accepted at UCSan Diego, UC Riverside, UC Irvine, and UC Santa Barbara. We re-toured some campuses after she received her acceptance letters, and for her UCSB was the clear choice.
I got rejected by UCLA (not surprised), waitlisted by UCD & UCSD, but accepted by UCI! Which I was really surprised by being that UCD & UCSD have higher acceptance rates. Hoping to go to UCI in the fall
graduated from UC Davis 2020 june, and honestly the only reason for UCD to drop in ranking from being equal to UCSD is because of the whole pepper spray incident and shitty chancellor behind everything(who have been fired recently)
im sure it depends on the major but in my experience ucla is rlly not extremely competitive, from what ive heard from friends berkeley is known to be the most competitive uc! great video tho :)
You might be thinking of _cutthroat_ which UCLA is not. Admissions has tried to bring in students who are sociable and like to engage in group study, etc., but it's competitive in the sense that the students study hard. And let me add that a little more than a decade ago there was a student who slashed another -- both were premeds, and she thankfully was healed and was okay. I think from that point on, the admin has tried to make UCLA more of a collaborative atmosphere. Additionally, there are > 500 UCLA grads who go to med school every year, so it has to be pretty competitive.
I am from Santa Cruz and interned at UCSC in stem building in the middle of redwood forest. The research is amazing in STEM and competes against the best. It just isn’t prestigious. Went to UCD and it was actually a ton of fun. There are always parties you can go to, but it is not a party school. For the most competitive school without the competitive feel go for UCD.
Great vid! I’m a 3rd year at ucla and something I wish I would have considered more is that the school is a research university. The type of institution definitely plays a part in the experience.
I go to UC Santa Cruz and there is another way north! It’s Highway 1, which is very flat and straight and safe feeling! Also, you get used to 17. It’s not as bad as it used to be. I’ve driven it so many times now I could do it with my eyes closed (don’t drive with your eyes closed).
UCLA is awesome and as a transfer there's a huge community. That said, housing is terrible in the midst of Covid. Lease prices have skyrocketed and the college won't guarantee any upperclassman housing :(
i go to UC Merced and used live on campus, the cow farms may be smelly from time to time but you don't really go anywhere near that area, they may be smelly but the methane doesn't harm anyone lol. The air quality was affected the same as everywhere in Cali when the fires started.
If it makes you feel better, I was in the same position last year and went to UCR. I was disappointed at first but realized their BCOE program is actually really solid. Plus, it's not about what school you go to, but how much effort you put in it.
I know this was written a month ago, but I hope you got in! I remember feeling exactly how you felt. UCI was my top choice & by the Grace of God, I’m graduating this spring with a B.A in both Public Health & Anthropology! I applied as a transfer to UCI, UCSD, UCR, and UCSB. I was accepted everywhere except UCSB. I hope everything works out for you!💙💛
Got my admissions into UCI and UCD, got rejected for UCLA BUT still waiting for UCB. I had no idea what school to either go to UCI or UCD Thank you for this video! I think my UCB admission email will come today, let you guys now till then!!
As a California native, I would try to avoid UCs if at all possible. The UC system has a lot of issues, and the amount of applicants that they get just enables them. Issues include mis-handling of student protests ( UC Davis pepper spray incident), to abusing adjunct professors by paying them nothing, to break housing not being a thing on most campuses. Depending on your major as well, I would be weary to apply to these schools since it would take a few semesters to let you take any of your major specific courses. Im not saying don’t apply, but I am saying each campus has its own issues
I graduated from UCI & generally found it hyper competitive . Unlike other unis Ive attended, there was clearly an adversarial relationship between the faculty & the students. Personally I would pick USC, Pepperdine, or SLO.
A few more things on merced, the 'aesthetic' buildings all have dirty windows because no one cleans the outside, there are ugly exposed and patchy rebar holes in all of the concrete, and almost every building being exposed concrete really gets demoralizing. Also the food should be listed as a con because the food provided in the pavillion is so ass I wouldn't give it to max security prisoner.
You should make an updated version. Also tbh i consider rain good weather. Sure if it rains all the time its annoying but a little rain once a while is so nice
Would it be possible if you could create a similar video about some of the private colleges in California? I think it would be interesting to see an introduction/breakdown of Caltech, the Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Mudd, etc.), Stanford, USC, Loyola, Occidental, Pepperdine, etc.
As much as I like my School(UCSB), a lot of departments are stupid impacted. From personal experience Economics, Statistics, Maths are impacted and are full of weeder courses even once you clear the pre-majors. That said, Isla Vista(the student ghetto right next door) makes it more than worth it.
@@sarair.202 I think the social aspect of the school is really good! Our school is in the middle of nowhere technically but there are a few small things t do in town. If you want to ask me anything in specific feel free to dm me :) my insta is @xleslie.e_x
School is still growing and amazing developing that I haven’t spent time walking around. I guess time to say Bye! with a few tears earlier this week when I took my daughter to pick up her cap and gown order. I dropped my daughter off every morning the first 2 year. She left to studied abroad in Spain 3rd year. 4th year because of this covid online classes. Once graduated she will work full time for UCM.
I saw raising hope and it said “never send your kid to a school that has the word state, tech or Arizona in its name” 😂. I went to UCSB and my high school teacher said I was attending surfer 🏄♀️ school
The rankings are subjective. You didn't even mention what the methodologies are. UCLA jumped to number 1 public uni in part because they had more alumni donations. That's not an indicator of rigor and global prestige at all. UC Berkeley is the globally famous university, not UCLA although UCLA is great too. This is weak research. All you did was show us the US News List LOL
I am attending UC Berkeley this fall 2021 and feel so anxious. It chose cal over UCLA and hope I made the right decision. It was the hardest decision of my life and I still get nightmares over it 😩😩😩😩😩
Just forgot to mention Uc Riverside has an extremely complicated registration system that fills up quick, website shuts down/crashes due to thousands trying to register for their classes. Ik from experience 💀
UCSC is the only campus not really expanding, which I believe hurts them the most in attracting more students. Things may be looking up since housing expansion has finally been approved, which is their major issue. Only time will tell if it will be enough to stop its decline in ranking. Such a beautiful campus and great vibe from students/staff so it's a shame many now seem to just glance over this school
I applied into four ucs and one cal state for transfer. I got into ucla and CSULB but having a hard time choosing between the two since I’m still lost with what I want to do. My major isn’t in the STEM major so I’m not sure.
Don't ever consider going to UC Berkeley if you believe you are an average kid. I suffered for 4 years there. Too many smart kids, too much competition, and few help or resources...
and im still deciding between UCD and UCSD after watching this video omllll gonna transfer as a public health/global disease bio major and I couldn't decide since they're both schools with good programs
Hi! I got accepted into Davis's regent scholarship majoring in Political Science and I'm stuck between Davis and Berkeley. People have been telling me I'll receive more opportunities at Cal, but I'm afraid I'll drown myself there. How was Davis? I really don't like competitiveness, so I like that Davis seemed more chill
Omg hey. So...I’m a sophomore in hs at the moment and ucsd is one of my dream school. I was wondering if u could let me know what extracurriculars you did? Thank you!!
My gpa is a 3.2 but by the time I graduate, I will have completed 8 honors classes, 1 AP class, and 2 dual enrollment *college* classes. Do I still have a chance to get into any of these schools
I got into Davis and they offered to pay for my whole tuition BUT they didn’t have my major(business admin- finance). I therefore chose UCR. I wanted to go to UCLA but they didn’t have business either. I Don’t like UCI and Berkeley seemed way to stressful imo
Not just school but workforce too. My husband is retiring soon but mostly new hired are all young females just out of grad school. I told him... look at all 3 of your daughters. Our oldest is graduating from UCM. He told her if you want help paying tuitions for grad school now is the time because in 2 yr when I retired. My focus will be on the younger ones.
I promise it’s not!!! I was in your exact situation a year ago and now I’m doing super well as a freshman at UCLA. One rejection doesn’t mean anything, there will always be bigger opportunities.
It's not where you start but where you finish! Your attitude, not your aptitude or school ranking will ensure your life success! And yes, I am a UC graduate twice over...
