Choose Best School for Engineering: UCSC & UCR

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The discussion centers on the decision between attending the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) and the University of California Riverside (UCR) for electrical engineering. The participant aims to transfer to prestigious institutions such as UCLA, UC Berkeley, and MIT. Key factors influencing the decision include the schools' rankings, GPA requirements, and the importance of extracurricular activities like internships and research to strengthen transfer applications. The participant seeks advice on maximizing their chances for successful transfers to top engineering programs.

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  • Understanding of electrical engineering programs and their requirements
  • Familiarity with transfer processes to top universities
  • Knowledge of GPA and extracurricular impact on college applications
  • Research skills for evaluating university rankings and programs
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  • Research the electrical engineering curriculum and faculty at UCSC and UCR
  • Explore internship opportunities related to electrical engineering
  • Investigate research programs and projects available at both universities
  • Learn about the transfer application processes for UCLA, UC Berkeley, and other top schools
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High school seniors considering engineering programs, prospective transfer students aiming for top-tier universities, and individuals seeking guidance on enhancing their college applications through strategic extracurricular involvement.

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I have used this forum for a while but I just registered because I could use lots of help. I am currently a Senior in high school, and have been accepted it into University of California Santa Cruz and University of California Riverside. I have been accepted to both for electrical engineering but can not decide which one to go to. I know this might sound snobby but I hope to transfer from either school to some of the top engineering schools in the nation. I know this is a pretty crazy goal but I won't know until i try. I want to know which of these schools would potentially be the better choice to building a strong application. I've seen the percentages and I know they are against me but i hope to transfer to UCLA, UCB, UCSD, Carnegie Mellon, MIT, Stanford, Cornell, Caltech, and other schools like those. Also if anyone can tell me what I should do to increase my chances to these schools it will be helpful. I mean I know I will need pretty much a perfect GPA and extra curricular but what type of extra curricular would be beneficial. Would it be better to get internships or research?
Thank you for helping me out I am really stressed out right now. I even forgot the "r" in engineer.
 
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