Double thread - UC Confusing over IGETC requirements and UCSB

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Even though some of your classes weren’t transferable (even if you didn’t do well in them), you have a 4.0 as a transferable UC GPA so you’re in good shape. If you have an idea about which UC you would like to go to, you can check out some information about TAG (University of California - Transfer Admission Guarantee) which is an application you fill out September 1-30th to ONE UC that can potentially guarantee you an acceptance of admission IFF you fulfill certain criteria and complete classes

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<p>My GPA isn’t 4.0 because I got a D in my first attempt at math 50 and a B in journalism. However, I re-took Math 50 and got a B. But I was told those classes won’t show up on my official transcript anyways because they aren’t transferable and UC acceptable right?</p>

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Additionally, you would need 60 UC transferable units by the end of this Spring semester for ALL of the UCs (not negotiable) and some require you to finish specific classes (Ex. some require both core ENGL classes to be completed by the end of Fall while others just want them done by Spring).

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<p>Frack. </p>

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For IGETC, you need to complete:
1A - English Composition (which you said you completed with your AP test correct? Double check on this and make sure that you can use your AP score to satisfy this.)
1B - ENGL 202, 203, 215 (I would recommend 202 because this is the class that most people take and will have a lot of sections, also 203 is literature based and in my opinion = more boring)
2A - UC transferable math class (MATH 100 or anything higher)
3A - CINE 100 & 122 already fulfilled this area
3B - Pick one class from the Humanities list on assist.org (does not overlap with 1B)
4 - This section is broken down into 10 areas (A-H). POSC 102 & 110 are both in area H. You need an additional class in a DIFFERENT area (A-G or I-J)
5A - Pick one class from Physical Science list WITH lab (you must take a lab since you didn’t take the Lab with ANTH 100 --unless you did)
5B - ANTH 100 fulfilled this area
Language - 2 years of a single language in HS with acceptable grades
AmerHist/Inst - Information found University of California - American history & institutions though you probably completed this requirement in HS.

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<p>Okay, I enrolled in Phil 115 - it is listed along with ENG 202 and ENG 203 as part of Area 1 English communications. Is this right? Do I need to change my schedule? </p>

<p>I was told by counselor the AP score checks out. I’m already taking a 3B class this summer and should get an A or B (HIST 105) so area 3 should be taken care of.</p>

<p>For area 4, I was told everything was done. I have POSC 110, POSC 102, and AP US history. My IGETC form doesn’t say “10 areas.” Just “3 courses required from at least two disciplines.”</p>

<p>5A, yes I know I need a lab and will take one next spring.</p>

<p>I have 2 years of HS French so I have that requirement fulfilled. I don’t know what is this American Institutions Requirement is. When I met with the counselor (two times) she/he never said anything of it. </p>

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If you wanted to go to UCI and major in History:
2 HIST Courses from different regions - Ex. HIST 101 (American Hist) & HIST 105 (West Civ Hist) In this case, you could search for if the 3 on your AP test would exempt you from having to take HIST 101. Also, HIST 105 also fulfills area 3B (HUM) so you could be completing one of your major pre-reqs and additionally completing part of your IGETC.
1 PHIL Course - (100, 101, 103, 105, 130, 135, 136) These also satisfy area 3B.
Additional Hist courses.</p>

<p>Though if you wanted to go to UCI and major in PolSci:
POSC 100 - (In area 4H so does not overlap any additional IGETC requirements)
POSC 101 - (also in area 4H)
1 Comp Sci Course - (CSWB 170 or CSCI 222) 170 would be much easier.
Math 140 - Calc (would also count as transferable math course)
Math 120 or PSYC/SOC 205 - Stat

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<p>I don’t want to go to UCI. OMG the campus is full of adults. And very dead. No offense. I want to go to Santa Barbara. </p>

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Conclusively, you need to take the IGETC classes I mentioned above in addition to the major coursework pertaining to the UCs you would like to go to (numerous UCs will have comparable requirements but may vary slightly). Since you need 60 units by the end of Spring semester, count how many you still need (Ex. if you only have 20 UC transferable units so far, you need 40 between Fall and Spring semester = take 20 units this Fall and 20 in Spring). As for Fall semester, you should definitely register for a UC transferable math class (anything 100 or above – try to take the Math placement test again if you’re still stuck at lower level non transferable math) and your 2nd Engl class (or the 1st if your AP score for some reason doesn’t count).

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<p>Here is my schedule:</p>

<p>Math 60
MSC 100
PHIL 115
POSC 101 </p>

<p>Now when summer is over I’ll have my humanities requirement done. So, MSC is just more transferable credit. Math 60 is remedial so won’t count towards anything. PHIL 115 is listed under 1b critical thinking (along with ENG 202, and 203) am I safe here? I’m horrible at math and have been diagnosed with an official “math disability” as weird as that may sound.</p>

<p>So far that is 9 transferable units for Fall semester (excluding math). With budget cuts my school has caped all classes to 19 units. However I can switch out PHIL 115 (3 units) for ENG 202 (4 units) if you say it is the wrong move. But the ENG 202 class is 40 minutes longer than PHIL and the teacher doesn’t have the greatest reviews. </p>

<p>I’m limited to M/W/F classes. The “unofficial transcript” online blackboard crap is bogus because it factors in classes that weren’t transferable, retaken, and ignores AP scores. So I don’t know my “official GPA” but I don’t have anything below a C for transferable classes. I’m not sure if a score of 3 for US history is okay with UCSB but the counselor said it was.</p>

<p>I’m thinking of taking one more class which would bring my total units to 12-13 units. So I’ll have 41 units by the end of Fall 2010. My counselor put AP as 10.5 units I don’t know where the .5 comes from. </p>

<p>However, she counted JOUR 101 but on assist.org JOUR 101 isn’t shown so assuming she is wrong that brings me down to 37/38 units by the end of spring. </p>

<p>How many units do I need when I transfer? If 60 units truly a deal breaker? I would have 60 if the half dozen RTV/arts classes I took in HS were transferable which I was told they were when I took them!</p>

<p>So, recap:</p>

<p>*How many minimum units do I need when I apply to transfer in November?
*Is 60 units a red-line issue? If have 50 is it automatic reject? I am “officially” disabled for what it’s worth. Math has dragged me down and was forced to drop several classes last semester because it took so much time to get through it.
*If I am accepted, hypothetically, can I defer for 6 months for personal/medical reason? Or any reason?
*Is PHIL 115 good to go?
*What is American Institutions requirement? I couldn’t find anything at UCSB or my CC for it.
*Any other suggestions?
*Is this JOUR class transferable? It is JOUR 101. </p>

<p>I’m guessing HS courses don’t matter at all. I had a 4.0+ weighted and 3.8 unweighted but I was told that no longer matters. I probably shouldn’t have even bothered with stupid honors classes and focused more on polishing my math abilities.
If worst comes to worst I guess I’m stuck applying for Fall 2013 right?</p>