Question about admission requirements for UCB

Gumbymom
Thu, 28 Jul 2016 15:23:02 +0000

You can use the Physics SAT subject test to fulfill the a-g course requirements (d) Laboratory Science requirement but it does not replace a grade in a HS physics course nor does it impact your UC GPA. It is another way to fulfill the minimum a-g course requirements only. If you took a Physics class, it could showcase your knowledge of the subject but competitive scores would be in the 700’s. Also depending upon intended major, some SAT 2 subject tests are recommended to be a competitive applicant.

Each test clears one year of (d) requirement:

Biology: Score of 540
Chemistry: Score of 530
Physics: Score of 530

Recommended Subject tests for UCB:
College of Chemistry and College of Engineering: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant’s intended major.