I'm planning to transfer from a community college to UCLA's business economics major, and I'm curious about the average GPA for successful applicants. Does anyone know what GPA range I should aim for?
The transfer acceptance rate at UCLA for the business economics major fluctuates year to year, but it is typically highly competitive. While UCLA does not publicize the average GPA of their accepted transfer students by major, the average GPA of all admitted transfers is typically around 3.9.
Given the competitiveness of the business economics major, you'll likely need a GPA at or above this average to be a strong candidate. However, keep in mind that UCLA takes other factors into account as well during the admissions process, including completion of prerequisite coursework, extracurricular involvement, and your personal insight questions. Particularly for the business economics major, you should prioritize courses in math, economics, and business.
Lastly, be sure to utilize resources available to you as a California community college student, such as the Transfer Admission Planner and Transfer Admission Guarantee, to increase your chances of admission. Good luck with the transfer process!
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