<p>So hopefully this doesn’t sound too dumb. A teacher casually noted in class that UCB strongly prefers classes taken at one CCC but the thing is, one of my requirements which is split in two parts will not be available as there will only be the second part next semester. How bad will this be?
Bonus question: Is LAS really easier to get into at Berkeley? My sister is also with me at CCC and her major is English and someone recently told her that it’s easier? But exactly what is the definition of easy in this case? And correct me but you don’t declare a specific major in that case, right?
Bonus question(2): How bad is it to have absolutely no extracurricular? I have a 3.8 for biology which is decent according to the UCLA chart but things are a bit difficult to just casually ask my parents if I could go volunteer or go out. Since I’m applying this semester, it’s also kinda late…</p>
<p>Answer 1: UCB does not care if you take courses at multiple CCs. It is more important to have all of your requirements done then just take classes at one CC. </p>
<p>Bonus Answer: “Easy” is not the right term. “Statistically likelier” is better, since the L&S has a higher admit rate than others, and that it is broken down further. You apply with a major that is in a specific area, for example philosophy in the humanities or psychology in Social Sciences. The humanities have a higher admit rate than the social sciences. However, it is UCB so there isn’t really an ‘easy’ way in. </p>
<p>Bonus Answer 2: Having no ECs for the top UCs might be a disadvantage considering how competitive they are and that applications are viewed holistically. Are there no opportunities on campus that you don’t have to tell your parents about? How about in your community? I’ve a friend who has very strict parents, but she volunteers at her Church several hours per week. I’m sure you can find something, even this late. Bonus points if it is biology related.</p>
<p>I’m not gonna repeat everything luckie said, but adding on to it:
1: For the most part they don’t care, but for sequences (calc 1 -> calc 2 -> calc 3, etc) it’s better to take all the classes at the same school. Some CCs divide material differently than others, so taking them at the same school guarantees you don’t end up with any gaps. They usually accept the classes regardless, but if you can you should stick to one school for those. :)</p>
<p>Bonus answer: Technically yes, it’s more likely to get in as an english major. But changing your major as a transfer is difficult, sometimes impossible, so it really doesn’t matter that one is easier than the other. The admit of unrelated majors shouldn’t affect you at all, apply to your intended major or you’ll be disappointed later.</p>
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<p>… or at least within CCs in the same CC district that have the same courses.</p>