Ryan Chao
Taiwan
University of California-Berkeley
Also admitted to: UCLA, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Riverside
Major: Aerospace Engineering
“Be sure to review your course plans with your UBridge advisor! I almost messed up—but my UBridge advisor caught the mistake and helped me pick the right classes.”
Zhanel Tursynbekova
Kazakhstan
University of Toronto
Also admitted to: McMaster University, Northeastern University, Brandeis University, York University, and Toronto Metropolitan University
Major: Communication, Culture, Information and Technology
“I started with a dream and reached a result I was once afraid to believe in. Anything is possible if you move forward step by step.”
Kevin Ren
Hong Kong
University of California-Berkeley
Also admitted to: UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz (with a scholarship of USD$30,000)
Major: Mathematics
“My UBridge advisor has a wealth of experience, accumulated from assisting numerous students who have come before me. She has a comprehensive database and many successful student cases. Therefore, she is always able to provide valuable guidance and suggestions. When I’m about to make a decision, I often consult my UBridge advisor to gain more perspectives and information.”
Ngoc Gia Quyen Vo
Vietnam
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Also admitted to: UC Irvine and UC San Diego
Major: Psychology
“My UBridge advisor always encouraged me and offered the kind of supportive words that felt like therapy. She inspired me to believe in bigger possibilities. So here I am—admitted to UCLA—a school I never even dared to dream of!“
Kristina Samokhina
Ukraine
University of California-Berkeley
Also admitted to: UCLA, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Barbara
Major: Applied Mathematics
“The collaboration with my University Bridge advisor has been successful. We got along very well. I would like to highlight the support my advisor provided in helping me adjust to the US education system and college life when I first arrived.”
Natalia Quintanilla
Mexico
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Also admitted to: UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, and UC Santa Cruz (with a scholarship of USD$15,000)
Major: Museum Studies
“Before I joined University Bridge, I had no plan of transferring. My advisor at University Bridge encouraged me to work hard and aim high. Without this guidance, I would not have been admitted to such prestigious UC campuses.”
I-Hua Chung
Taiwan
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Also admitted to: University of Southern California(USC), UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Davis, and UC Santa Barbara
Major: Pre-Economics
“I’m grateful for the support that UBridge provided to help me get admitted to my dream school.”
Jorge Jaen
Panama
University of Southern California (USC)
Also admitted to: UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, and UC Santa Barbara
Major: Film and Television Production
“My UBridge advisor is amazing. She not only helped me adjust to the new experience of college life in the US and helped me with how I organize my courses, but she also provided me with lots of support in preparing my art portfolios when applying to USC’s film school. Thanks to my advisor, I was able to gain admission to this prestigious film school, which is considered one of the best in the world.”
Bat-Erdene Batkhul
Mongolia
University of California-Berkeley
Also admitted to: New York University (NYU) and UC San Diego
Major: Media Studies
“It’s been an incredible journey—from the very beginning to finally transferring. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who supported me along the way, especially my UBridge advisor. I’m especially thankful for getting a second chance at SMC, where amazing counselors and professors truly believed in me.”
Wai Hun Sann
Myanmar
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Also admitted to: UC Irvine
Major: Electrical Engineering
“The pathway from University Bridge to UCLA is truly remarkable. I am so glad I chose this path. I still can’t believe I am studying Electrical Engineering at UCLA.”
Nguyen Tien Phuc Dat
Vietnam
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Also admitted to: UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Riverside (with a scholarship of USD$90,000 per year)
Major: Philosophy
“I am the parent of Nguyen Tien Phuc Dat, a student of the University Bridge program. Since the first day two years ago, Phuc Dat has received dedicated and experienced guidance. The UB advisors in the US have provided valuable advice throughout Phuc Dat’s academic journey. The results have been outstanding: Phuc Dat has been accepted into five reputable UC system schools, including one that offered a $18,000 scholarship (for two years) and the prestigious UCLA.”
Gladys Kwong
Malaysia
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Also admitted to: UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, CSU Long Beach, and CSU Northridge
Major: Southeast Asian Studies
“My academic journey at SMC and with UBridge has been incredible! UBridge provided valuable guidance as I navigated studying in a foreign country, giving my parents peace of mind. SMC has been equally welcoming, with passionate professors and a strong community of international students who support one another. It also gave me the space and comfort to explore different majors before deciding on the right path for my transfer.”
Khalifa Almheiri
UAE
University of California-Irvine
Also admitted to: UC Santa Barbara
Major: Business Economics
“I truly appreciate my advisor’s support. It made all the difference.”
Kevin Bui
Vietnam
California State University-Fullerton
Also admitted to: CSU Los Angeles and CSU Long Beach
Major: Economics
“We can not believe that our little son has reached this advancement and more than happy to see his maturity. It was easy to see that the UBridge team were passionately devoted both to Kevin’s academy and his lifestyle. Without your support, he is maybe still a student with very low GPA at another university and now struggling to find his own direction.” -Kevin’s Mom
Benson Chang
Taiwan
University of California-Berkeley
Also admitted to: UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, and University of Colorado-Boulder
Major: Mathematics
“My UBridge advisor is a very generous person and she is willing to help at any time. She transferred from a community college to UCLA herself, so she knows all the difficulties we would face as transfer students. My advisor is the only best person you can find when you have problems at college.”
Khiem Pham
Vietnam
University of California-Irvine
Also admitted to: UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, CSU Fullerton, and CSU Long Beach
Major: Business Economics
“When I received the admission letter from UCI, I couldn’t believe my eyes. We did it! Without the support from University Bridge, I wouldn’t have achieved such a great result.”
Kuan-Yu Chiu
Taiwan
University of California-Santa Barbara
Major: Pre-Economics
“My UBridge advisor has helped me a lot academically while taking SMC online classes. She has been very patient and has helped me calm my nerves, figure out a plan to solve my problems, and given me advice when I have trouble doing school assignments. I also appreciate the time we got to meet in person to discuss my transfer plan and process.”
Nam Pham
Vietnam
University of California-Santa Barbara
Also admitted to: UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UC Davis, and UC Santa Cruz
Major: Mathematics
“When I first joined UBridge, I was still feeling down about not getting into the UC schools — especially since my best friend got into UCSD. But through the advising support here, I gradually regained my confidence. I wasn’t just guided academically — I truly felt heard. I’ve learned that changing direction doesn’t mean giving up, and that mindset shift helped me move forward in both school and life.”
Daniel Chong
Malaysia
University of California-Irvine
Also admitted to: UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara
Major: Aerospace Engineering
“The best advice I’ve received from my UBridge advisor regarding my transfer essays is to show and not tell. She reiterates how vital it is to show off different qualities of my personality. I have learned how to showcase myself as a “brand” and to add depth into my stories through these essays.”
Shivom Agarwal
India
University of California-San Diego
Also admitted to: UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, and UC Merced
Major: International Studies-International Business
“I think the most important support I got from UBridge was with planning out my college path. I was honestly lost when I had to decide where to apply for a transfer because every college had different majors and all the different majors had different requirements for courses you had to complete and at that point, I just started to feel a little overwhelmed, and I was genuinely so grateful for all the help I got from my UBridge advisor throughout the entire process. My advisor really helped clear all my doubts and helped me understand everything before I had to make any decisions.”
Zach Makari
Canada
University of California-Berkeley
Also admitted to: UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, and UC Santa Cruz
Major: Economics
“Thank you to University Bridge for all the efforts made on my behalf. I have finally been admitted to UC Berkeley.”
Kivi Cumbul
Turkey
University of Southern California (USC)
Also admitted to: UC Irvine and UC Davis
Major: Computer Science
“Thank you to my University Bridge advisor for helping me create a comprehensive two-year study plan and for encouraging me to participate in extracurricular activities that are related to my major.”
Chiau-Yun Yang
Taiwan
Fordham University
Also admitted to: UC Santa Barbara and UC Riverside
Major: Mathematics
“Many thanks to UBridge for helping me resolve my issues timely since last June. Some text books are not available in Asia, but my UB advisor managed to help me out. Online courses are a bit different from face-to-face courses, so I need to take some time to get used to it. But you could review the lecture videos whenever you need, which is quite good.”
Yik Haw Teoh
Malaysia
University of California-Santa Barbara
Also admitted to: San Jose State University
Major: Physics
“Coming from a complicated background, I was not used to the US education in the beginning. My UB advisor assisted me in various difficult situations revolving around academics and lifestyle in the US.”
Chia-Hua Lin
Taiwan
University of California-San Diego
Also admitted to: UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, and UC Santa Cruz
Major: Cinematic Arts/Film/Media
“During the past two years, UBridge advisors have supported me through many challenges in my academic journey. It’s hard to imagine how things would have ended up without their help. Before coming to the U.S., I was very afraid to face everything alone. I wasn’t sure how to handle problems correctly not just related to school, but also daily life in an unfamiliar environment. However, the advisors patiently guided me through personal questions, from enrolling in classes and accessing campus resources to communicating with professors and applying to UC schools. Throughout my application process, I received a lot of help from them in understanding transfer requirements and organizing required materials. Most importantly, their feedbacks are part of my motivation for applying to UC schools as well. They always supported and encouraged my goals, especially during times when I was feeling uncertain or overwhelmed. I believe that their company and guidance helped me build confidence and find a right direction in both my academic journey and personal growth.”
Ting-Jui Hsu
Taiwan
University of California-San Diego
Also admitted to: UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, and UC Riverside
Major: Pre-Economics
“UBridge and my advisor Katelyn have been an incredible source of support throughout my two years at SMC. From selecting classes to transferring, they have been awesome at providing not just resources and tools but also the encouragement I needed to stay on track. Katelyn has been amazing too, her patience and expertise made me feel confident in her abilities to help me transfer. I appreciate her efforts deeply and thanks to UBridge for assisting me along the way to my UC dream offer.”
Ho Ching Lee
Hong Kong
University of California-San Diego
Also admitted to: UC Irvine, UC Davis, and UC Santa Barbara
Major: Business Economics
“I am extremely grateful for the support from my University Bridge advisor over the past two years. Without her, my experience at community college would not have been that smooth.”
Kuan-Cheng Lin
Taiwan
University of California-San Diego
Also admitted to: UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, and UC Santa Cruz (with a scholarship of USD$21,000 per year)
Major: Economics
“UBridge has helped me in the past two years through academic planning, including course selection, drafting and editing my UC application essays. They helped me resolve challenges efficiently, saving time I would have spent researching uncertain answers online.”
Yi-Ting Lu
Taiwan
University of California-Davis
Major: Animal Science
“Online courses and administrative matters are difficult to stay on top of because they are so different from in-person classes. Thanks to my advisor’s help in providing organized information and answering all my questions every time.”
Jinsha Liu
China
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Also admitted to: University of Virginia and University of Washington
Major: Financial Mathematics
“I am enjoying my life and studies at the University of Michigan. Looking back, before I joined University Bridge, I was very confused about my academic goals. It was my advisors at University Bridge who guided me and paved the way for me to transfer to the University of Michigan’s top Financial Mathematics program.”
Zeming Wu
China
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Also admitted to: UC Irvine, UC Davis, and UC Santa Cruz
Major: Cognitive Science
“My UBridge advisor helped me devise a personalized two-year transfer plan which made me feel secure, as I knew what I was expecting for the next semesters. She even helped me maintain my offer from UCLA when I was at the risk of losing it. I couldn’t have gotten into UCLA without the help of UBridge.”
Jiamin Huang
China
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Also admitted to: UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, and UC Santa Cruz
Major: Biochemistry
“My UBridge advisor provided me with all the support I needed to adjust to my new environment in the US. After I determined UCLA as my target school, my advisor devised a perfect curriculum and transfer plan for me based on my major and personal needs. UBridge guided me step by step to eventually fulfill my dream.”
Luowei Liu
China
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
Also admitted to: UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC Irvine, and UC Riverside
Major: Asian Language and Linguistics
“My UBridge advisor Michelle helped me adjust to the online classes and gave me very crucial advice when I was considering changing my major. I couldn’t get into UCLA without this help, and I really appreciate it.”
Weidong Zhao
China
Virginia Tech
Also admitted to: University of Virginia
Major: Mathematics
“University Bridge helped me with every aspect of the transfer process: building and adjusting my class schedule, helping with the transfer essay and professor recommendations, completing the application form, and everything else! Their support took the stress and complexity out of transferring. Without their help I’d have been lost.”
Jiajing Xie
China
University of California-San Diego
Also admitted to: UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, and UC Riverside
Major: Communications
“UBridge managed to help me get into UC San Diego, even though I was not eligible to apply for TAG. I highly appreciate it.”
Qiaoan Yang
China
University of California-Berkeley
Also admitted to: UC Santa Barbara and UC Davis
Major: Operations Research and Management Science
“I have always wanted to study at UC Berkeley, and I still can’t believe that I am actually here! Thank you UBridge for helping me enter my dream school!”
Songlin Wei
China
University of California-San Diego
Also admitted to: UCLA and UC Irvine
Major: Electrical Engineering
“I am especially grateful for my UBridge advisor Michelle’s hard work and dedication. Michelle has been of tremendous help throughout my time at college. She helped me navigate through the complicated academic planning process, found me resources that helped me with my academics and guided me through the transfer process, helping me get accepted into UCLA and UCSD.”
Zicong Guan
China
University of California-Davis
Also admitted to: CSU Los Angeles and San Francisco State University
Major: Design
“Zicong was so lost at first, not knowing what to study and how to adjust. He even changed his major once. I was so happy when he told me he loves every class now. He has become more focused and more confident, maybe because he’s finally found something he loves to study. Zicong wouldn’t have achieved these without UBridge!”
-Zicong’s Mom
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