malka

So, I noticed from reading the rejection site for Stanford that a large percentage of those who did not get in there are going to Cal. (Yay!) I know that Stanford had a record number of applications and therefore a record number of rejects. (I imagine it is the same for UCB.) But does anyone think that the larger # of Stanford rejects headed to UCB will result in a significantly larger number of students at UCB than anticipated? And with a resulting impact on the availability of housing for FPF students?

Curious to know what you all think.

vicissitudes

No, I don't think so. There are always a lot of Stanford rejects matriculating at Berkeley, so they'll expect it. If more students than they expect enroll, it won't be because of Stanford.

cew926

I was on the facebook group for Berkeley admits and I noticed that some people were talking about staying for a night in Berkeley prior to Cal day in April. Is there some program for OOS people to be able to visit overnight or something?...

thedoberman90

I know you cant transfer from major to major until you've had one semester but does FPF count? Can I transfer majors straight out of FPF?

vicissitudes

It's not just for OOS, it's for anyone who was admitted to Berkeley. I think you have to sign up online for it.

If you're in L&S, you don't transfer after one semester because you are technically undeclared. I think it works this way for the other colleges too except CoE. If you want to transfer colleges, I know CoE has a specific date when you can transfer; for the other colleges look them up.

vienna

Thanks xxjean and vicissitudes! It really helped

So what's the main difference between private housing and the dorms at, for example, Units 1 and 2?

bronzed_beauty

I'm not sure if this question has already been asked, but how does Spring Admits apply for housing in the fall when their enrolled in the FPF? Are the housings based on a lottery? Thanks

vicissitudes

What do you mean by private housing...apartments?

They should send you an email about it after you have been enrolled in FPF and then you fill out an online application. The housing is "based on a lottery" but I've noticed that people from So Cal are much more likely to get housing than people from Nor Cal, especially if you live very close to Berkeley.

misterreach

If I can't get into FPF, I was wondering if anyone knew:
1. the you will have to check assist.org to see what the equivalent classes at a cc are. (be wary that it might take 2 cc classes to make up for one cal class). cc classes arent calculated into your gpa. they only go into your total credits.
2. if you apply to haas, it will be during the second semester of your sophomore year (winter 2010). you could spread the breadth courses for the 3 semesters your at cal, or you could load up on them at the CC (although, im not sure how this will look when you apply for haas). and cal does offer breath courses as well as many many other courses during the summer. (you might only be able to take 2-3 at the extreme most. i think 1 during the summer is typical).

ReadyforCollege

I am still unsure whether or not FPF is worth it academically. I am worried that if I go through the CC path, I may be behind other students when Spring semester starts (the fact that I was admitted to Spring is a testament to the fact that I am in the lower range of students academically in my view).

In addition how much easier is the FPF program compared with regular courses at Berkeley? I am heavily counting on the fact that it would be significantly easier so I can maintain a 3.8-4.0 gpa and have a cushion in case something happens Spring semester.

vicissitudes

If you're okay with going to a CC, you don't have to do FPF. Commuting to CC is a lot cheaper. You're kinda missing out on being at Berkeley though, but again, if you're okay with that, it's fine. You won't "fall behind" as long as you take some breadth requirements and keep up with prereqs.

I think FPF is quite a bit easier than Berkeley courses, and you can pretty easily get a 3.8-4.0 if you put in the effort (can't say the same about on-campus courses). Having the cushion is nice, but you still have to put in a lot of effort.

chipotle

I am a Spring '09 admit and planning to apply to Haas as a business major.

I am planning to attend CC in the fall and I have already checked the courses I am allowed to transfer to Berkeley.

Are the grades I receive from the CC courses going to be transferred to UCB to be weighed for my GPA? I understand that Haas admissions care a lot about the GPA and I was wondering if I excel at CC, will this help me a lot with admissions? Or does Haas take CC grades lightly?

chipotle

Also, since business majors need to fulfill 9 course breadth requirements.
I received passing scores in AP Biology, American History, and Physics B. Does that mean I only satisfy "one" breadth requirement or multiple breadth requirements? Shown below is straight from their website:



A score of 3, 4, or 5 on one of the following exams can satisfy a breadth requirement:

American History
Art History
Art Studio: Drawing or General
Biology
Chemistry
European History
French Language
French Literature
German Language
German Literature
Music: L/L or Theory
Physics B
Spanish Language
Spanish Literature
World History

lamsangel

Chipotle, I thought you couldn't use ANY APs to satisfy the 7 breadths for L&S? Could you please post the link? Thanks

misterreach

iamsangel is right Degree Requirement-L&S Requirements

"You must meet this requirement through course work, not Advanced Placement credit, since the aim is for you to enrich your education by taking the seven breadth courses in conjunction with your other studies at Berkeley."

however, you use some of the ap credit to bypass haas requirements. Undergraduate Program - Admissions - Haas School of Business

cc grades only add to your total credits. they are not calculated into your gpa.