<p>Um… What? </p>
<p>The math and critical thinking course are crucial. You’re not UC eligible without them. You will not get into a single UC without the math, the writing, and the critical thinking requirement + 60 transferable units. Particularly, you want to have the math done by the end of the fall term that you apply. If I were you, I’d take critical thinking and college math next semester (Fall 2011). You must submit an academic update with your fall grades by February 2012, or else your application may not be considered. They evaluate you on all grades up until Feb 2012, then if you are admitted for Fall 2012, additional conditions must be met by the end of Spring 2012. Their conditions vary from person to person, but it will be specified in your acceptance letter.</p>
<p>I cannot stress how important it is to have math and the 2 English courses done. Especially for UCSB - they are one of the sticklers. Irvine and Riverside, less so. Idk about Davis, because I never applied there. But SD/SB/SC/LA are huge on having those 3 requirements fulfilled by the end of the Fall term that you apply.</p>