I transferred from community college to UC Berkeley in one year — accepted to UCLA, Berkeley, UCSB, and UCSD. Now I help other CC students do the same, at prices that are actually accessible.
Advised students accepted to UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Columbia over the past two transfer cycles — from someone who made the exact same journey.
"I went from community college to UC Berkeley in one year. Now I help others do the same — for a price that doesn't break the bank."
One-on-one with the founder, every time
UCLA · Berkeley · UCSB · UCSD — all accepted the founder
College Transferra is a one-person advising practice run by a UC Berkeley transfer who made the community college jump in just one year — and was accepted to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSB, and UCSD, earning the Chancellor's Scholarship along the way.
Over the past two transfer cycles, I've helped students get into UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Columbia. I know what strong CC-to-UC applications look like from the inside — because I've built one myself and helped others do the same.
You work directly with me. No intake coordinators, no junior staff. Just honest, affordable, experienced guidance.
"The transfer essay isn't about where you're going — it's about showing them you already know who you are."
Four focused services you can pick and choose — or grab the bundle and get everything, including unlimited PIQ revisions, for $100.
A complete, personalized roadmap for your CC-to-UC transfer journey — covering your school list, major requirements, TAG eligibility, and a semester-by-semester action plan.
In-depth feedback on both of your Personal Insight Questions — structure, story, specificity, and tone — so your voice lands with UC readers the way it should.
Review of your current coursework and remaining semesters to ensure you satisfy IGETC, major prep requirements, and minimum transfer eligibility before you apply.
A focused session on how to position your application — which campuses and majors to target, how to frame your story, and what reviewers are actually looking for.
All four services above plus unlimited PIQ essay reviews until your application is exactly where it needs to be. The full support package — for less than what most advisors charge for a single hour.
We learn about your academic background, goals, and timeline. You leave with clarity on next steps — no commitment required.
Your advisor reviews your transcripts and builds a customized school list and application calendar tailored to your specific profile.
Brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and multiple rounds of revision on every piece of writing — personal statement and supplements.
Final checks on every section of your application before submission. We catch the details so nothing falls through the cracks.
Appeals guidance, waitlist strategy, and help comparing financial aid packages when decisions roll in.
Sample 6-Month Timeline
Free consultation, profile assessment, and package selection
School list finalized, essay brainstorming, IGETC/credit review
Personal statement, "why transfer" essay, and supplementals drafted
Final revisions, activity list review, recommender prep
Final review, submission, and post-submit check-in plan
"I had no idea how to approach the PIQs or what UC Berkeley was actually looking for. The feedback was specific and honest — I got in and I genuinely believe the essay work made the difference."
"Super affordable compared to every other advisor I looked at, and way more helpful. Got into UCLA. Worth every dollar — and it wasn't even that many dollars."
"I was applying to Columbia as a CC transfer — a long shot, I know. The strategy session helped me understand what made my application unique. I got in."
Pick exactly what you need, or grab the bundle and get everything — including unlimited essay rounds — for $100 flat.
All four services above, plus unlimited PIQ essay reviews until your application is where it needs to be. The complete support package — for less than what most advisors charge per hour.
Reach out and I'll get back to you personally. No intake forms, no hand-offs — just direct support from someone who's been exactly where you are.