Transferring to a UC school from out of state.

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The discussion centers on the chances of transferring to UC Santa Barbara from Hudson Valley Community College, particularly focusing on the applicant's qualifications. The individual has a 3.33 overall GPA and a 4.0 GPA in their major (Physics), along with involvement in extracurricular activities such as the Chem Club and undergraduate research experience at RPI. They also have work experience at Applied BioPhysics Inc. under a Nobel Prize winner and plan to participate in an Ecology experiment. The applicant expresses concern about how their lower GPA from the first semester, impacted by a concussion, may affect their transfer prospects. They aim to achieve a 4.0 GPA in their current semester and seek advice on how their academic history might influence their application to UC Santa Barbara.
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Hello

I was wondering if anyone who knows about UC schools (especially Santa Barbara), could tell me what my chances are for transferring there.


-I am however out of state, I go to Hudson Valley Community College in New York.

-I have a 3.33 overall GPA and a 4.0 major GPA (Physics)

-I'm in Chem Club

-I've done some undergrad research at RPI (It was the summer I graduated High School, so I mainly just sat in on alot. Did some stuff though.)

-I've worked over the summer at Applied BioPhysics Inc. under Nobel Prize winner Ivar Giaever

-I plan to partake in an Ecology experiment going on in my school, helping with measurements and such.



I plan on getting a 4.0 this semster (my 3rd) but will the low GPA of my first year hurt my chances?

Also if it means anything, the reason I got a low GPA of 3.0 last semester was because of a slight concussion I got during a car accident. I know there's no excuse, but it really affected my will to do outside since i was always tired.

Thanks for taking the time to read this,
Adam G.
 
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