If
you're a serious student who wants to transfer to a
cal state or UC, here are the steps you have
to take: 1) Pick a major (and stick with it,
stop changing your mind or you'll be stuck at a
CC forever)
2) Meet with a counselor at the Watson
Hall to plan out your coursework. Also use www.assist.org
to find out which classes match up with calstate/uc classes.
3) GO to class and LISTEN to the professor. DO THE READING and take GOOD NOTES. Study study
study consistently throughout the semester. Cramming is immature, you
are better than that.
4) TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TRANSFER AGREEMENTS. Finish 18 units of Honors classes, AND complete the
eligibility form. Some UCs give guarantee acceptance. UCLA
has the TAP program that significantly boosts your chances of
getting in (90% accepted).
5) Some professors really suck.
Always check ratemyprofessor.com to get a feeling for who you'll
be stuck with for 16 weeks. Don't always pick
the easy A's. Choose professors that will challenge you,
especially those that emphasize ESSAY EXAMS to prepare you for
upper division coursework when you transfer.
6) If you absolutely
have to withdraw from a class, 2 or 3 W's
will not affect your GPA or hurt your chances of
transferring. Only withdraw if you know you're going to
fail.
I'm in my last semester of OCC now, going
to either UCLA or UCI. Aside from social life,
OCC is a fine institution. I have to say
this before I stop typing - don't get sidetracked and
remain focused on your goals.
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Hi your information is really helpful, I a transfer student going to OCC from Chapman. I want to go to UCLA after OCC through the honors program. Can you tell me great professors to take? Which to stay away from?
Thanks, my email is slyguymike@gmail.com if you prefer email. Thank you