Accepted to Berkeley, BUT.... a dilemma. :/ Extension program in the Fall?

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<p>Thanks energize! So as long as you apply on time, you’re in the lottery (same odds as anyone else)? I’ve heard the lottery is pretty intense, how easy/challenging is it for a freshman to have a good social experience if they’re not in dorms? I actually go to UCLA and I’m asking for someone who got a Spring admission, so apologies if I ask obvious questions!</p>

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<p>ucbalumnus, how so, ‘undeclared all L & S majors?’ part of FAFSA is requirement to declare major. ???</p>

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<p>Dear I<em>was</em>here. writing for my son and he got into UCLA, UCSanDiego, and CAL. I wonder how to go to UCLA as a back up if no dorm at CAL? or SD, which seems very accommodating and accessible…ominous feeling there’s no access, little guidance at CAL, or difficult to get</p>

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<p>"I think (but I’m not sure) that FPF students can also take a class on the main campus during the fall. "</p>

<p>I’m only a hs junior, but last year I toured Berkeley with my brother and someone asked the guide about spring admission. He said spring admits are not allowed to take classes on the main campus. There are separate buildings for their classes that are off campus, but not too far.</p>

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<p>Ah, my fault. They can’t take Berkeley classes that semester, but sometimes the FPF classes will be on the main Berkeley campus.</p>

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<p>L&S students are undeclared until they declare their majors after completing the prerequisites to the majors.</p>

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<p>OP here… so, I made the observation that my daughter did not receive the UCB “supplement”… so, presumably, she wasn’t a “borderline” applicant. I think I’ve convinced her that the Spring Admit offer really isn’t the booby-prize, it’s “real”… she is still very wary and thinks there’s a “catch”… anybody have ANY idea who gets Spring offer and why? Is it to stagger the loads on freshman classes? Is there some kind of random selection of ‘average’ admits that get Spring admission? Could there be some common factor for the students given Spring admit? </p>

<p>Clearly, after reading everything here (thanks everyone!), Cal is making a big effort to offer a smooth entry with housing (now) guaranteed etc. for the FPF kids, etc.</p>

<p>We’re headed to Berkeley in a couple of days – may be enlightening!</p>

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<p>It is likely to balance the enrollment in fall versus spring (fall would normally have higher enrollment, due to early or late graduates having one extra fall semester).</p>

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<p><a href=“http://academic-senate.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/committees/aepe/hout_report_0.pdf[/url]”>http://academic-senate.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/committees/aepe/hout_report_0.pdf&lt;/a&gt; (page 20, or page 24 of the PDF) indicates that spring admits are generally at the edge of the admissions class based on admissions read scores. In some cases, these were applicants with worse admission read scores but stronger academic records than classmates at their high schools who were admitted.</p>

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<p>We are in the same boat - though also UCLA admitted. I am worried also about housing for our son. I want to make sure he has housing for a full year as the other freshman do.</p>

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<p>My D also admitted as a spring admit. I actually like the idea of
taking smaller guaranteed classes in another building, but her
decision all hinges on getting into a regular on-campus dorm.
I know you are guaranteed housing for Fall in the FPF program,
but does that include off-campus housing or non-traditional dorms
somewhere else? Also, I know you have to pay the $100 deposit
with your SIR, but do you have to pay anything up front to apply
for FPF? Do you actually register for the classes on April 22nd?</p>

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<p>It’s pretty random from what I’ve seen. I was a borderline applicant (got a supplement) and I thought for sure I would either get rejected or get an offer for the spring. I ended up getting a fall offer, though. On the other hand, I know some people that were valedictorians with better SAT scores than me that were spring admits.</p>

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<p>corneliasusie, housing is actually guaranteed this year. I second CentralCoaster’s question, do we know what kind of housing is guaranteed for FPF students? Is a resident hall guaranteed or could they end up in a Berkeley-owned apartment or co-op?</p>

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<p>Anyone? I’d really like to know for sure, so thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>@I<em>Was</em>Here: The housing guaranteed for FPF (and fall admit) students is residence halls only. Since the co-ops are privately operated, they’re not a part of the Berkeley housing system. If you ask for a room in a residence hall you will get it.</p>

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<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>I was a spring admit in 2009, and graduating from Cal this spring. If anyone has questions they would like to ask a former FPF student, feel free to reply or message me privately.</p>

<p>As for housing goes, I understand that is a concerning for most. Last year, housing for FPF students was guaranteed, for the first time ever. Not sure they are guaranteeing housing this year. If you would like to look into other options, there are some private dorms available. I am an RA for The Berk, a private dorm located on College Avenue. This housing has housed many FPF students in the past, who were worried about the non-guaranteed university housing and wanted to secure housing right away. There are many vacancies for next fall. Check out the website: [The</a> Berk – Berkeley, CA](<a href=“The Berk | Apartments In Berkeley, CA”>The Berk | Apartments In Berkeley, CA)</p>

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<p>Thanks for everyone’s input on this thread! My daughter WILL be doing the FPF Program this Fall. We’re very excited! </p>

<p>The program seems perfect for her. It will be nice for her to bond with a smaller group before being thrown into the “bigness” of Cal. </p>

<p>They ARE guaranteeing housing for 2013.</p>

<p>And, yes, the program filled up quickly! Registration opened at EXACTLY midnight and of 600 spots, there were only about 70 left after the first hour. The program was full (zero spots open) by the time we woke up this am…</p>

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<p>I wonder if beyond, taking extension courses if you could take Berkeley CC classes to meet requirements as well.</p>

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<p>Spring admits can take courses at community colleges (but not four year schools other than FPF) during the fall. Use [Welcome</a> to ASSIST](<a href=“http://www.assist.org%5DWelcome”>http://www.assist.org) to determine which courses at the community colleges are equivalent to which courses at Berkeley. Students who want to take courses both in FPF and a community college during the fall should ask the admissions and FPF offices.</p>

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