Hey everyone. I was reviewing my high school transcript and discovered that for one of my AP science classes I took in high school, in addition to getting credit from just my high school for the class, I additionally got 3 units of college credit from a CSU because the high school class program I was in collaborated with the CSU’s particular science program, and so it was an opportunity extended to us if we chose to–we signed a sheet and got the credit. I did not report that I had credit from a CSU in my application, nor did I actually attend any classes at the CSU. I had totally forgotten about it. I didn’t actually go to the CSU at all. I’m a little worried-do I have any reason to be?
Will the Cal grant reduce the conditional UC Berkeley scholarship gift money I receive??
Hey guys congrats to you all! I’m going to rush and the frat I have in mind will have space available in the house second semester (starting January 2017). What is my best option for housing? I’m leaning towards a residence hall since I only need one semester of housing. Thoughts? Are there halls specifically for transfers? Thanks!!!
Hey @Carlosaavas Im in the same boat. Gluck with your decision. I wish I could provide advise but I’m just as conflicted between UCLA and CAL.
@resonanx I also want to go to a PHD program and I noticed the same thing that it seemed like the research opportunities were more limited or more competitive (i.e. I definitely don’t stand a chance getting selected because they make selections in November and I definitely don’t feel confident that I can make a good enough impression in that short amount of time). Is that what you saw? What make you feel like research opportunities weren’t sufficient at Cal? And where are you transferring to instead?
I’m leaning towards UCLA because it aligns with my specific research interests/subfield and has more opportunities and backup opportunities if I don’t get accepted into the competitive research programs. However Im so conflicted. Some say that I should go to Berkeley regardless.
@CCstudent12345 well I actually called their Econ department and asked @SDGoldenBear because he is an econ major at Berkeley right now. To be an RA is hard in Berkeley becos they prefer grad students first. Although there is a program called URAP, it is very cutthroat and they prefer freshmen/sophomore because they can stay for 5-6 semesters (instead of us who can only offer 2-3 semesters).
According to @SDGoldenBear , from 250-300 incoming econ transfers, only 10-18 get a research position in URAP. If you want to know more you can contact him 
he is really helpful !
Right now, if I get into CMC, I will attend CMC, if not, well either UIUC or UCLA.
Does anyone know anything about the Miller Scholars Program/Student Support Services and the benefits to joining?
I appreciate those who have answered my questions. I spoke to admissions about deferring and I should receive an answer shortly. I do have a few more questions however:
- If I end up deferring and start in Spring, what is my best option for housing for just one semester?
- I got an email saying congrats and that I'm an EOP student. What do I do now to get involved? I read up on the co-op housing and I'm HIGHLY interested, but could I move in during Spring if I defer or would I have to start in fall? How competitive is the co-op housing, given that I am EOP?
- Does anyone happen to know if co op housing accepts service/therapy dogs? I think I read that the co-op housing gives priority to people with disabilities but what if I have a dog?
Also one last question I thought of!! If I took two AP tests in high school but didn’t pass ether, do I still have to report them? Is this going to affect my admission?
- The Co-ops or a four month sublet from a senior graduating in the Fall are probably your best bets. The Co-ops will have some open spots (especially if your okay with the larger houses like CZ and Cloyne) and the [F]acebook housing groups will have Spring sublet listings popping up come around August. Berkeley Housing will also offer a (very) limited amount of "on-campus" options in the spring but you shouldn't realistically expect an offer from them.
- The Co-ops have a significant number of Fall graduates. If you get on the waitlist soon (as in pay your refundable deposit before the end of the week), and are willing to live in the aforementioned houses of CZ and Cloyne, you should get an offer for the Spring due to EOP status. The smaller houses are still very unlikely since you won't have any accrued points (which trumps EOP priority) and there will be other applicants who will choose to room for even a small portion of summer to jump ahead on the waitlist.
- The disability "priority" really only affects your ability to get a single room / apt and doesn't affect your priority on receiving an offer since your already EOP. See: https://www.bsc.coop/component/content/article/10-members-resources/113-accessibility-housing
Castro, Wilde, and Sherman (if you identify as female) are probably your best bets for accommodating a service dog.
Also regarding your deferment: you really should have gone through your department first before admissions. If you get the department (or even a single tenured professor) to endorse your internship’s ability to improve your capability to succeed in the major, then there is essentially no viable reason for admissions to deny your request. Since you went though admissions first though…in the case they deny it, you will want to to appeal on the basis that your internship offers similar opportunities to the [Washington Program.](Prerequisites – Undergraduate Research & Scholarships)
Needs-based financial sources offset one-another by virtue of being “needs” based. If your conditional Berkeley financial award is needs-based then, yes, the Cal Grant awards will offset some of the conditional aid and you will essentially receive the same amount of aid–just from different sources.
For example: receiving B&G aid of $16k and being approved for Cal Grant will split it so that you will still receive $16k in aid but it will breakdown to something like $9k from Cal Grant and $7k from B&G.
Alternatively if your gift aid is merit-based, they will stack up rather than offset.
For instance: receiving $8k from an outside merit scholarship combined with a Cal Grant approval for $12k won’t reduce your total aid and you will receive $20k in aid because the merit-based aid is taken into consideration only after your needs-based is calculated.
CMC is a great school. They have significantly more one-on-one resources for you that a school as large as Berkeley just cannot provide. I hope you’ll hear some good news from them soon. Given your goals, I agree that Berkeley over CMC would be a mistake.
Anyone intending to major in Media Studies?
Help pls! I didn’t complete one of the major prereq (Media Studies 10) because it wasn’t offered at my CC. However, I did take a Mass Media & Society class and hope that it will be approved as an equivalent course. If it’s not approved by the media studies adviser at Berkeley then will I be able to take it over summer at another CC prior to transferring or do you guys recommend I just take the Media Studies 10 during my fall semester at Berkeley. Though if I do that I won’t be able to declare my major until the following spring or fall semester ;/
this thread is dying out
@andie127 I’m a MS major. You take MS10 at Berkeley first semester. Don’t worry, they save space for you. Josh Jackson usually teaches it. He’s great!
I think everyone has moved on to the facebook pages
To liven things up haha, how many have you have figured anything about housing? What are your plans in regards to it? I’m just really confused… especially when it comes to off campus housing, all the pages I’ve visited are for summer sublets, there is hardly anything for the 2016-2017 school year. I just wanted to ask: is this because it’s too early in the game? Should I wait for say June to arrive and for more options to pop up like on HousingAnywhere and the facebook group? what should be my game plan in terms of looking for a place 
Are there any single rooms students can choose?
Can anyone chance me for UCB and UCLA?
Sorry, I know this is the right thread for me as applying in Fall 2016, but I need info !
I currently go to CCC and am an international student.
(one of the biggest CC in Cal in case it matters for admission, like reputation thing)
I will apply this fall 2016.
Major: EECS for UCB / CS&E for UCLA
GPA: 3.98
Major GPA: 4.00 / 1 W on math (Diff. equation)
Completion of Major Prerequisites? (Y/N): Y
Completion of IGETC or other GE requirements?: N (no need tho)
ECs: 1 non-major related club vice president, 1 major club (doing a small project), tutoring (math and computer), making apps for iphone/ipad.
Nothing much on ECs. There is nothing more to do as an international student.
I am so nervous currently.
If you need more info. plz reply
Thank you in advance.
@4ucbclay meh, there was kid on this thread with a 4.0 that was rejected, I would beef up those EC’s, give back to your community and what not.
@4UCBClay based on experiences of some students (friends of my son):
UCLA: must finish all prereq including the 3 physics series, missing out in 1 (which in past years are still ok) will make candidates being rejected, even with GPA 4.0 (and normal EC). So all prereq completed + GPA 4.0 (maybe yours can be categorized as 4, as long as you can maintain it until fall 2016)
UCB: EECS is also very competitive, you should definitely finish all prereq too. GPA 4.0, good EC (if you are under 4.0 maybe you can compensate with very good EC).
You make application for ipad and iphone so maybe you can write more about this, I think it will make a good EC. Good luck for your preparation.
Pretty much all the current Cal students are settled with their Fall housing (and most have been for two to three months now) which is why there isn’t much action. The demand is also currently at it’s peak with all the new admits looking for housing and all the graduating seniors still under contract with their landlords.
If your looking for singles or doubles, IMHO, the best time is in one to two weeks when the graduating seniors have all moved on and the landlords have had time to complete their maintenance and renovations. Similarly, right after that is probably best if you are looking for just a sublet room in a shared apartment or house.
I would have your housing plans before August. The housing options tend to be very unfriendly (higher rent prices / longer minimum leases) after August hits because landlords know you’ll be panicking by then.
@SDGoldenBear should I give up at my chances for Fall co-op housing?
I’m about 200 on the female waiting list (they said the first 100 are almost guaranteed housing, the next 100 have a good chance but no guarantees). From your experience, should I bank on this, or just try to find an apartment?