academic08

I have 40 units completed in CC so far, and I'm applying to UCs this fall.

I am currently enrolled in 13 units, including one berkeley course.

All I need to take in the spring is a physical science, physical science lab, and introduction to politics.


I want to drop one class, leaving me 10 units this semester.

1. Will Cal think I'm lazy for only taking 10 and not working or will they realize I need the extra time to focus on succeeding in the Cal class.

2. How time consuming is doing UC applications?

3. Is not being a full-time student the year I apply a negative thing in admissions?

UCBChemEGrad

I don't think so. They probably will barely look at your grades for the spring semester let alone how strong your courseload is. UCB will likely put a minimum GPA for your final coursework, like a 3.0 or higher (they did for me).

As long as you have all the prerequsites complete and you have strong grades, you'll do fine.

I can't comment too much on the application process because I imagine it's changed since I applied. I remember working really hard writing the essay. I had it proofread several times by different friends and family members. Other than that, I don't recall the application to be too burdensome.

Good luck to you.

academic08

thanks for the input

UCBChemEGrad

^ You're welcome. I mean, why pay an extra $20/unit just to have some unnecessary class?