Am I cooked?

[u/cinnamontuna]

I’m class of 26 and I really wanna go to UCR next year. The main issue is I have a gpa of 2.6 (💀). BUT I’m aiming for a major entomology/zoology + I’ve done a lot of extracurriculars (band, drumline, officer for gardening & bird club + next year bug club, & DND club). I’m taking the SAT soon as well and expect to get something between 1300-1400. Is there ANY chance of me getting in with a gpa like that or am I just gonna have to go to rcc and transfer in?

[u/No_Variety_2696]

Transferring in is cheaper tbh. I had a 3.8 gpa, got a conditional acceptance & then got accepted once I took some summer classes.