xxjean

Thanks a bunch! ; )
You're absolutely right about SD (I was contemplating UCSB over UCSD before getting admitted into Berkeley... I really didn't think I had a chance!)

My parents are still unwilling to let me sign up for the FPF program, though.

vicissitudes

1. If you attend a CC, you get "units" for the courses, as in they will go towards your 120 units needed to graduate, and you can fulfill requirements like the breadth requirements with them, but I'm almost certain they won't count towards your UCGPA.
2. Haas has its own set of breadth requirements, on top of the BA major prereqs, so you'll need to take a lot of classes. People usually take 1-2 classes in the summer, and you can certainly do that. Summer sessions should offer most breadth requirements and BA prereqs that you'll need.

3. Yes, but you're not guaranteed housing. If you get something you don't want, you can always turn down the offer and find housing elsewhere. Although having a triple does mean a really cramped room, it's a lot cheaper than a double, and I would take that personally over living off-campus for my first year.
4. They try their best to accomodate you, and they usually do pretty well.

UCSD? Depends. I would say, don't let Spring Admission deter you, although doing FPF would really help for Haas because FPF courses are pretty easy and you might need to take Haas prereqs for a grade (which again, I don't think you can do at a CC). Keep in mind though that getting into Haas is competitive, and Economics is also impacted, so you might have trouble getting the major you want.

As for FPF...would your parents let you attend Berkeley if you got into fall? If so, I don't see why they don't want you to do FPF. It's very similar to attending Berkeley as a fall admit, at roughly the same price. I highly recommend it.

lechat17

Do you know the pros and cons of the law, communications, and business majors at berkeley? Is there a program that you recommend?

whyworry

Do FPF students only get dorm space if it's not filled by fall admits? Won't that increase the likelihood of getting a triple if anything? Clark Kerr dorm is being renovated next yr. Will that take dorm rooms out of inventory?

UCB housing portal says freshman admits will get housing offers in "Late May" but FPF students won't get housing offers until "Mid to late July". That leaves about 3 weeks to find housing if a dorm room is not available. Wouldn't it be near impossible to find fall on campus housing in late July?

cnat

Since CKC is being renovated, I think there are just going to be a lot more triples elsewhere.

xxjean

Thanks vicissitudes! (I couldn't fall asleep last night because I kept worrying about my fall semester.)
I have another question (hopefully it's my last, but that's no guarantee!). Sorry to bother anyone. @_@;

The classes offered in FPF aren't really that much easier than those on the Cal campus, right? I'm just asking because I've heard mixed feedback! The FPF website says the classes are about the same rigor, but my sister tells me many UCB Spring admits from her freshman year thought that the extension classes were much easier. Just wondering.

cnat

They are generally easier.

xxjean

^ Thank you very much.

malka

Hi Vicissitudes,

My son has been admitted for spring semester. If he gets housing for the Ext. program fall semester, does he keep it for spring or does he have to reapply for spring term housing?
Thanks!
Malka

cnat

He keeps it for the whole year.

Good Game

after you send in the fpf form is there a way to know that they actually got it? online/via phone?

I sent it like right after decisions came out, but since the office was closed friday I'm scared that they'll get it monday and all the spots will be filled...it doesn't usually fill up that fast right?

LeftistHominid

Once it is processed, it will come up on your myBerkApp.

vienna

Can someone explain what theme housing is? I'm feeling a little lost... x)

xxjean

So what students are rushing to turn in, which reserves a non-binding spot in FPF, are the following two items, correct?
1. Enrollment and Payment Form Fall 2008 (a printout with a barcode)
2. $100 check or money order

I'm just making sure! I had to browse the admission site for 15 minutes before finding the information!
Thank you to anyone who can help!


And hopefully I can help you, vienna!
From what I can gather from the link I've included below, themed housing might be a floor in the offered housing buildings on which students with common interests, beliefs, or needs share/live. Also, the website states that themed-housing residents must attend weekly seminars, which they get credits for attending, and sign up for volunteer opportunities (asking residents to sign up to volunteer sounds a bit counterintuitive! haha) and leadership activities.

Living at Cal - Theme Programs

vicissitudes

I'm not sure if there are those majors exactly. For pre-law, a lot of people major in Political Science. I think the Poly Sci department is ranked pretty high but I don't know that much about it. For communications, there is a major called Mass Communications, which is supposedly pretty easy but it is capped which means you are not guaranteed in, you have to apply and your GPA has to be high enough. For business, you have to apply to Haas in order to major in Business Administration, around the end of your second year. That's also pretty competitive, but Haas is one of the best business schools in the nation so it's worth it.

No, they tend to leave some spots just for FPF students. I know FPF students who got housing in Unit 1, 2, 3, Foothill, Bowles, Stern, and CKC, so there's a lot of available, varied housing. I do notice that most FPF students get triples though...

[quote]The classes offered in FPF aren't really that much easier than those on the Cal campus, right? I'm just asking because I've heard mixed feedback! The FPF website says the classes are about the same rigor, but my sister tells me many UCB Spring admits from her freshman year thought that the extension classes were much easier. Just wondering.[quote]

The extension classes are much easier. The FPF website says that...in order to make you feel better. Haha. They pamper you. It's a good thing.

You get it for the whole year.

It's basically the exact same thing as living in the dorms except your floor has a "theme", so for example, it's only Asians. You have to apply for Themed Housing and you also have to sign up for a 2-unit seminar which is kind of a pain, but for people who didn't get offered housing, it's a good deal.

Yeah I think so.