ixsweetheartxi

i did not meet the conditions of admissions. i recieved a 2.8 unweighted. is there a big chance that i will get recinded?

CA2006

The 3.0 is for all of senior year... you still have a couple months to bring up your grades don't you?

karch

1. Best dorms?

Oh, and also - 2. What if you get lower than a C but higher than 3 average?

ixsweetheartxi

it says Each term on the conditions of admissions

CA2006

Karch, It's a 3.0 with no D's...

Dorms? I think most people would say the Units are the most popular for 1st year students... they are all located on the south side which is where Telegraph Ave is. I live in a Unit 1 mini suite which tends to be less sociable and quiet. It has worked out great for me because I tend to like to party awy from home... my floor is quiet so it's it's good for studying. If you are an EECS major you may be swayed to Foothill. I don't recommend for 1st year if you want a social life.
Cal also has a substance free building... Freeborn. It's in Unit 1 and very popular. There's also themed floors...
The only housing I highly recommend staying away from unless you take a tour of first (while students are there!) is the co-ops. I've heard some intersting stories and I've been to several parties in the co-ops. Some of them are downright filthy and disgusting. Some people say co-op living is the best at Cal and it may be. It it interests you, check the houses out first.
Hope I answered your questions.

karch

Unit 1's the most popular, I'm guessing?

Edit: Oh, beaten. Thanks, CA2006.

CA2006

sweetheart: I would concentrate on getting at least a 3.0 unweighted for all of senior year... in the meantime contact the admissions office next week and ask them if you can combine both semesters. I am almost certain they will be lenient if you have good reason why you dropped to 2.8... good luck.

CA2006

I like Unit 1 best, maybe because I live there... Unit 3 is just off Telegraph (at Channing.) You literally walk down Telegraph to get to campus. They have their own dining center and a little store within their complex.
Unit 2 is just south of Unit 1 and almost identical to Unit 1 (in looks.) There's a parking structure under contruction that will be between the 2 soon and will have a baseball field (??) on top.
I have made friends in all the Units. You'll be happy wherever you end up.

ccbound

I submitted my SIR already and now I have to apply for housing. Is there a general ranking you could give me? I have no idea which one to put as first-fifth preference

karch

Should I buy a bike? BTW, I'm considering EECS mainly, or pre-Haas.

And where could I work out? And would that answer change if I chose Unit 1? Is crossroads someplace you could eat at most nights, and is it right across the street?

ccbound

is there any way for me to obtain a parking spot as a freshman?

Smallz3141

parking for a freshmen is next to impossible. If you are living in the dorms, then almost certainly no. You can only get a parking space if you are off campus, or dissabled. And even then, parking is not guaranteed and more often then not you will not find a space.

Honestly, you shouldn't need one. Berkeley has a top-notch public transportation system which is free if are a student. There are buses all over campus and even one that goes to SF. You can also take BART all over the bay area (but that isn't free).

You can bring a bike, or just walk. No need for a car.

CA2006

I don't remember the housing preferences... but will try
Unit 1 double
Unit 2 double
Unit 3 double
Unit 1 mini suite double
Unit 2 mini suite double

There is a "cage" to lock and store bikes. I use mine approx 2-3 times a month. They get stolen alot! Bring a cheap one you won't mind losing.

I think ( can't remember...) the students have use of all the athletic facilities included in student fees. I remember paying $10-$20 for something in Aug. (Sorry, don't remember what is was secifically for...) Each of the dorm complexes have mini gym in them and the campus has a full gym. There's classes you can take, equipment to use, groups to join, sports teams to join.
Crossroads is the big dining center for the Units. It's closest to Units 1 and 2 (like in between.) Unit 3 has Cafe 3 now (but on limited hrs.) There are other options also and you can use your Cal-1 card in a lot of places on and off campus.
I don't know about parking permits for freshmen... I don't know many students that have cars. Mine is at home. I was thinking about bringing mine up but the few people I know that have them are always being asked to drive people everywhere! Public transportation is good. The bus is free (incl in student fees.) The subway (BART) will take you into San Francisco. Walking around Berkeley is easy. Regent Scholars are eligible for parking permits, I've heard it is hard otherwise. The city of Berkeley loves giving parking tickets I hear.

style_

I dont know if this is the appropriate place but I wanted to know whether it would be a better choice to go to UCLA (full ride) than go to UCB( w/ loans).

I got the Regents Scholarship at UCLA + Financial Aid to cover for 99% of my tuition costs.
At Berkeley I didnt apply for regents and this is my financial aid summary:

Fall 2007
FED.DIR.LOAN-SUB1 FL Loan $1,750.00
WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY Work $1,307.00
FED SEOG GRANT FALL General $250.00
FEDERAL PELL GRANT-FALL General $2,130.00
FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN FL Loan $1,000.00
UNIVERSITY FEE GRT1 FL General $218.00
ESTIMATED CAL GRANT B Information $775.50
BERKELEY UG SCHOLARSHIP Information $4,643.50
Total Fall 2007 $12,074.00 $8,548.50 $0.00
Total Spring 2008 is exactly the same as Fall 2007.

Total for this award year $24,148.00 $17,097.00 $0.00
I also havent turned in one form (Sibling College Verification form). Would that have an affect on my financial aid if I turned in the form?
What do you guys think I should do?

karch

Residential standard or premium meal plan?

Also, any way to cook/bake your own food? Not that it's absolutely necessary.

And should I bring a mini-fridge?