<p>So I just had a registration workshop at my CC. I am in this program called the Freshman Year Experience, which gives me priority registration :D So at this FYE workshop a couple counselors talked about how to register and stuff, and we got our placement test scores back. We were required to sign up for four classes today. Because of my test scores, I qualified for english 101, which is transferable. I also signed up for one math class that I am required to take before enrolling in a transferable math course. I guess my test scores weren't too hot, but maybe I could send in my SAT scores start right away in a transferable course. Or is one prep math course no big deal? We can only do one math class per semester by the way. I also signed up for a personal growth class (required for FYE students) and a philosophy class which is transferable according UCLA's transfer requirements for psych majors on assist.org. And yes, I think I am going to go with the psych requirements for UCLA, most of which are actually included in the IGETC curriculum.</p>
<p>I am worried, however, because on a handout outlining the IGETC, it says that the IGETC is NOT recommended for the following UC campuses, and then it lists all the UC schools besides Santa Cruz, Merced, and riverside. But I really really want to go to UCLA. Or maybe San Diego, maybe even Berkeley. Is the IGETC still the way to go?</p>
<p>Also, I was getting a weird vibe from the counselors. They were saying a lot of things like "Oh, don't worry if you're here for three years, it's better to take your time anyway." But I am determined to do exactly two years, no more, no less. I don't want to get stuck. Should I just be more agressive than they are? And how bad does it look when transfering if you have been at a CC for more than 2 years? I know I'm going to work my butt off to go straight to a UC after my 2 years.</p>
<p>The flyer is wrong (if you read it right). All of the UCs prefer you do IGETC for most majors. Certain majors, such as engineering, may prefer that you do something different, however. </p>
<p>If you plan out all of your classes way in advance for every term and take a full course load every term, there’s no reason you shouldn’t transfer in 2 years. Unless of course your major(s) have a ton of requirements or you can’t get the necessary classes.</p>
<p>Yeah, I guess the flyer is wrong. </p>
<p>The psych requiremenst at UCLA aren’t bad at all. All of the major prep courses are in the IGETC lol.</p>
<p>Would it be a good idea to draw a diagram and map out my two years and assign about five courses (or however many classes fit a full course load) to each of my four semesters. Or should I just take it one semester at a time?</p>
<p>I would very highly recommend that every new college student have a rough map of their requirements. It would definitely be a good idea to map out all of your 2 years. Just understand that things may change a bit due to availability of certain courses and timing conflicts. Just remember, that’s it’s a road map, not an instruction manual, be ready for change and have alternate scenarios.</p>
<p>You should have no problem finishing in 2 years. Meet with transfer counselors often and follow IGETC. But do keep in mind that UCs do not care how long you are at cc. What is important is your gpa. I am transferring to UC Davis this Sept. I am a much older student and have gone to a total of 4 community colleges over many, many years. I have over 200 units. But UC Davis doesn’t care. All they want to know is that I finished IGETC, have a good gpa, and showed my seriousness in my personal statements and my grades.</p>
<p>So though you want to finish in 2 years, and it is possible, it is more important to get all your required classes done with all A’s. Trying to take too many classes at once and therefore possibly getting lower grades isn’t always the best idea.</p>