@lindyk8 I see what you’re saying about the Berkeley portals being super confusing, there’s like 5 of them. I just submitted my SLR and it originally says they needed documents, tax forms, etc. but I couldn’t find anywhere to upload them. I just checked a few boxes and answered yes and now it says my SLR is completed. Can you confirm this is all we need to do? I have (along with my parents) lived in CA for our entire lives
@ccctransferuc unfortunately I don’t know! I doubt it though. certificates are usually about specialized technical knowledge or programs with an eye to working a specific job. you should ask your counselor. I didn’t get my aa without any warning it was coming, sometime previously I’d filled out a form my counselor gave me to acquire it.
@i20hndc, I kind of don’t know. If you’re a resident I think it’s pretty easy. Last year I remember the UCLA one and it was just a couple of questions and then done. I didn’t see the Berkeley one, though. My daughter said it was easy, but I was actually thinking I might call Berkeley just to verify, as UCLA lost my daughter’s transcript last year and she ended up getting kicked out. [silent scream] So, yeah, I’m extra jumpy about it all. But if it says it’s completed I’m sure it is. I do remember last year at UCLA it was just a couple of questions. You shouldn’t have to submit anything if you’re a lifelong resident and went to a CA high school.
@lindyk8 Thanks! I’m starting to get all my stuff sent in and it’s pretty confusing. I also accidentally ordered 3 sets of AP scores since I refreshed the page and it charged me 3 times
@lindyk8 if I can interject:
UCLA’s asked some questions like where did the student graduate HS, if the student had parents in CA, and how long the student had lived in CA. For the parents, it was similar (but not the HS question) and I think had one about taxes (?).
It was very easy to submit. I actually didn’t realize that it was the SLR until it was done and it said SLR submitted.
Yes, I think the whole system is ridiculously confusing.
Anybody going to the Chancellors Reception on May 9th? Should I wear formal attire?
@spenceyboi I’m going.
@history4thewin are you a history major?
Does anyone know how Berkeley chooses the Regents’ Scholars for transfer students? Can’t seem to find much info about it.
@ccctransferuc You asked: " Wait, you can get more than one associate’s degree from one school? I go to two community colleges right now, but would it be possible to get a degree and/or certificate for both?"
The answer is yes! You can certainly get A.A. (or A.S.) degrees from more than one college. What you cannot do is get the SAME degree issued to you by two community colleges. For instance, when I transferred to Diablo Valley College (community college) my first semester of classes were used at my previous community college (Sierra College) to complete the requirements for my A.S. in Social and Behavioral Science. You will need to submit your transcript from one school to another so they have your record on their file and can count the courses you took at one school towards the degree requirements at another. So, for example, as I stated I transferred one semester of work back to the school I just came from to get my A.S. in Social and Behavioral degree; however, that same semester, I completed my requirements for a A.A. degree in Political Science. Here is the trick: the majors need to be close in terms of their requirements. For instance: political science IS a social science and Social Science INCLUDES courses regarding political science. In addition, your standard A.A. degree in political science is VERY close in requirements for an A.A. for transfer in Political Science; I needed only to take 2 additional courses that I needed for my major requirements at UC Berkeley anyways (micro and macro economics). After taking those two Econ courses, I had meet the requirements for my A.A. for transfer in Political Science as well.
My recommendation, if you want to be savvy and clever regarding multiple associates degrees, is to study the school catelog(s) and the requirements for degrees. You will see many overlaps and very similar requirements for some majors. Naturally, the more those majors are closer in terms of the general field of study, the easier it is to schedule and plan to meet both requirements by taking courses that satisfy both. If you go, or have gone to two community colleges and have a decent amount of units at both, get both catelogs side by side and look them over to see what is equivalent at each school in terms of specific courses. Use assist.org as well to determine if they are equivalent courses at both schools. That is what I did. Get proactive, get clever, be smart about your planning and you can get so much more out of your time, money and effort while at Community College. It will also help you with scholarships and college admissions. Not only did I get into my dream school, I have won $6,000 in independent source scholarships.
You definitely can obtain more than one associate's degree while at community college. There is NO limit as to how many associate's degrees you stack up in community college. As stated before, the only requirement is that you can NOT have two different community colleges issue the same associates degree. Granted, this means that you will likely take more than 60 units (the minimum for UC transfer) and perhaps even more than the maximum transferable units (70 units). It all depends on your time line, ability to take on large unit loads, and whether or not you can handle paying for the courses. HOWEVER, I would caution anyone that wants to take on huge unit loads and aspires to go to a top UC or any other school for that matter: do not sacrafice GPA and doing well in your courses just to take on massive unit loads. I maintained A's in every semester but one. For instance, this semester I am taking 7 courses for a total of 21 units... all A's. I took 9 units the previous summer school.... all A's.
Multiple certificates question you asked: Yes, you can get multiple certificates, but just like degrees you CANNOT obtain the same certificate from more than one school. You can, however, use the courses you take at one school to help meet the requirements for a different certificate at another school. Once again, you just need to transfer your transcript(s) from either school to the school that you are trying to obtain a different certificate for.
Lastly, IGETC. Do it, finish it. This is assuming you want to go to a UC. If you are trying to go to a California State school, I believe IGETC is accepted as meeting the general transfer requirements. I am not sure for I didn't transfer to a state school, I transferred to UC Berkeley. IGETC completion is stating that you have completed your lower division and admissions requirements for a 4 year institution, if you are a transfer student.
Planning..... have a plan. One of the most valuable and important things you can do when you endeavor in college. Saves time, saves headache, saves money and in some cases can earn you extra degrees, certificates, credentials and scholarships.
Best of luck!!
IGETC only needs to be done once. There is no such thing as doing it “twice.” IGETC is a check list of courses that meet the 7 course breadth and various other requirements like foreign language, writing, communications, cultures, etc. Once you have completed the IGETC matrix, you are good to go.
@UniversalSnip IGETC only gets you close to more than one degree because for many degrees, there are similar requirements that are also listed as a course that satisfies IGETC. Chances are, if you have completed IGETC, you are near 50 units or so. Once someone gets to that point in unit total, many second degrees (associate degrees) are not far off in terms of additional units to take to earn the second degree. I know many people that completed IGETC but didn’t have one single associates degree (a waste if you ask me). I know others who have multiple associates degrees but the time they reached 60 - 70 units AND completed IGETC in the course of taking those 60-70 units.
Here is the scoop though: an associates degree doesn’t mean someone has met the requirements to transfer to a 4 year university. Conversely, completing IGETC and having a minimum of 60 units means you are likely done with all requirements to transfer to a 4 yr university (with some minor exceptions, check with your specific community college).
Moral of the story, focus on meeting all transfer requirements for your desired school before worrying about whether you have multiple associates degrees.
@SWEEP1989 yes I am
@falltransfer15, they just alert the winners who got regents a few weeks after admission notices sent. So like maybe now, through SIR, I imagine.
@lindyk8 Like what type of students usually receive this award? 4.0 students? It seems like the criteria is different from other UCs.
I mailed my high school transcript last friday, and the tracking number shows it’s delivered on last Sat. But on myberkeleyapp it still doesn’t show Berkeley has received my transcript… I’m kinda worried that the transcript was lost QAQ anybody knows usually how long you can see the transcript status on the website??
@poggibaby On myberkeleyapp, when you click on the “my checklist” tab and go to the “Official transcripts/records required” link you will see this notification regarding how long it takes for your transcripts to post:
“Your transcript(s) will appear on this site 2 weeks after it was mailed to UC Berkeley. If we still have not received your transcript(s) by late July, you will find a “Submit Missing Admissions Documents” notice in your home page Next Steps and on your Checklist in myBerkeleyApplication.”
You have to remember, they have thousands of students mailing information, forms, transcripts, documentation in right now; I am sure it couldn’t be a busier time. Hence, a little patience might be called for. Your deadline as to when they need to be posted is on the same page listing the quote I put above. I don’t know what your deadline is, I imagine they are all the same. Mine says July 1st. Ergo, you probably have some time. Always good to double check though.
@falltransfer15 I believe Regents starts with a GPA criteria to herd them into a manageable bunch and then holistically selects from within that group. I believe the initial herd includes 3.9, as I have seen 3.9s get it (but I wasnt paying attention as to whether they were from Berkeley). I would think it would because transfers are often so much more than GPA.
@history4thewin nice! So am I. Are you going to the welcome thing tomorrow?