Is transferring to UCLA from a community college doable?

I'm at a community college right now and I'm hoping to transfer to UCLA. Can anyone share their experience with this specific transfer? How doable is it, and what are the key steps to succeeding in the application?

Absolutely, it's feasible to transfer from a community college to UCLA, and in fact, the UCLA transfer process has resources specifically designed to support community college students in this endeavor.

To maximize your chances, a good starting point is to work closely with your community college academic advisor to choose courses that match UCLA’s general education requirements as closely as possible. This way, your credits align directly with the requirements for your intended major at UCLA.

Maintaining a strong GPA is critical. Historically, transfer students at UCLA have averaged a GPA above 3.5, but the specific requirement may vary depending on your intended major. Community colleges in California have articulation agreements in place with UCLA which clarifies what course credit will transfer over. You can check these on ASSIST.org to make sure that the classes you're taking will count towards your major at UCLA.

Remember, just like first-year applicants, transfer admission isn't solely about academics. Make sure to participate in extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities where you can. Quality matters more than quantity; having fewer activities where you really contribute and demonstrate leadership can be more impressive than joining many clubs without doing much in them.

Being proactive in your application preparation and understanding what the university is looking for can significantly improve your odds of successfully transferring to UCLA. Be sure to start your preparation early to ensure that you have ample time to complete all the necessary steps.