November 30 at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for those who want to transfer to a CSU or UC for Fall 2020.
November is an important month for midterms with finals approaching and deadlines students can’t miss. LBCC student Jeanette Lem prepared for her application by visiting the transfer center.
“I have a lot of questions about my application and the process, some counselors have been able to help but I don’t want to mess up and I thought it would be better to come and get that help,” Lem said.
Deadlines in general can be stressful but for this transfer season, transfer counselor Ruben Page and UCI undergraduate application evaluator Guillermo Gallaga have provided some tips that can help you stay on top of the transfer application process this season.
UCI undergraduate application evaluator Guillermo Gallaga said, “ The UC application has a holistic approach. It looks at everything… UCI specifically looks at an applicant’s major preparation.”
Here are Gallaga’s three most important tips.
The first is to get help with the application.
“Many don’t fill out the application right, they make simple mistakes that cost them their admission,” Gallaga said.
Make sure you’re taking the right math class, and classes in general.
“I’ve denied people admission for mostly not taking the right calculus course for humanities and science. It’s important to seek resources at your institution to help you with this important process,” Gallaga shared.
Secondly, start early.
“Some students have one page of transcripts some have four so its important you give yourself time to input that correctly to meet the deadline November 30th which is a strict deadline,” Gallaga added.
“It’s crazy this time of the year, crazy but good!” Page exclaimed.
As a transfer coordinator, Ruben Page suggests the following tips to help students for students during the application process.
Pages first tip? Know the deadlines.
“November 30th! Cal States and UC’s deadline is November 30th. Last year there was an extension for the CSU application but this year they’re not considering it,” Page said.
Next, Page says to start early!
“Thanksgiving is two days before the deadline and the transfer center will be closed that Thursday and Friday,” Page added.
And of course, come to the transfer center.
“The new schedule is up for application assistance for November we want you guys to come for help, this is a time where there are lots of anxiety which is normal because this is a big transition,” Page explained.
Page also shared that the process is not done when you submit your application because winter involves making updates to your application.
“Which only takes about five minutes,” Page said.
Page also suggests to prepare for selecting your next school by exploring campuses and booking tours during the Spring.
Transfer services are offered at EE-105 at PCC and A-1097 at LAC.
UC application website: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.htmlCSU application website: www.calstate.edu/apply