<p>I have 40 units completed in CC so far, and I’m applying to UCs this fall.</p>
<p>I am currently enrolled in 13 units, including one berkeley course.</p>
<p>All I need to take in the spring is a physical science, physical science lab, and introduction to politics.</p>
<p>I want to drop one class, leaving me 10 units this semester.</p>
<li><p>Will Cal think I’m lazy for only taking 10 and not working or will they realize I need the extra time to focus on succeeding in the Cal class.</p></li>
<li><p>How time consuming is doing UC applications?</p></li>
<li><p>Is not being a full-time student the year I apply a negative thing in admissions?</p></li>
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<p>I don’t think so. They probably will barely look at your grades for the spring semester let alone how strong your courseload is. UCB will likely put a minimum GPA for your final coursework, like a 3.0 or higher (they did for me). </p>
<p>As long as you have all the prerequsites complete and you have strong grades, you’ll do fine. </p>
<p>I can’t comment too much on the application process because I imagine it’s changed since I applied. I remember working really hard writing the essay. I had it proofread several times by different friends and family members. Other than that, I don’t recall the application to be too burdensome.</p>
<p>Good luck to you.</p>
<p>thanks for the input :)</p>
<p>^ You’re welcome. I mean, why pay an extra $20/unit just to have some unnecessary class?</p>