I've heard that Pasadena City College has Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs with some universities. Can anyone explain how these work and what schools are involved? I'd love to secure a spot at a UC if possible.
Definitely! Pasadena City College participates in the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program along with several other community colleges across the state. The TAG program aims to streamline the transfer process from the community college to a four-year institution.
Over the course of the TAG program, you commit to fulfilling certain prerequisites and maintaining an agreed upon GPA. If you meet these requirements, you are guaranteed admission to one of the participating four-year universities after you complete your studies at the community college. Note that the TAG is often limited to certain majors and colleges.
As for your specific interest in the UCs, the University of California system has a TAG program with six of their campuses: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz.
Keep in mind that while you’re guaranteed admission to a UC campus if you fulfill the requirements of the TAG, you're not guaranteed admission to a particular major or college at that UC.
Be sure to consult with a counselor to lay out a plan to meet the eligibility conditions, because each university has its own requirements and deadlines. They'll help you keep track of what classes you need to take and when you need to submit your TAG application.
Remember, applying for TAG doesn’t stop you from applying to other colleges or universities via the regular transfer admission process. It simply acts as a safety net to ensure that you have a university to attend after community college.
All in all, TAG can be a great path for students with a particular UC campus or major in mind. Just ensure you're keeping an eye on all requirements and deadlines and utilizing resources and advisors at Pasadena City College to guide you through!
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