<p>Hi. I’m a transfer student at Long Beach City College. I’m an Electrical engineering major. I’m gonna be applying to UC Berkeley this Fall 2014 so I can transfer to UC Berkeley in Fall 2015.</p>
<p>I was wondering what would be the GPA range they would actually look at for EECS transfer students.</p>
<p>@m36057 I’ve seen as low as 3.6 get accepted. It helps to have higher, but below the 3.5 mark it’s rare for students to get in. Students in the 3.9-4.0 range even get rejected… EECS admissions are a bit unpredictable. But if you complete most of the pre-reqs and have a good GPA, you’ve certainly got a shot.</p>
<p>@failure622 Really? I saw the average GPA for EECS at 3.9+ for Fall 2014. I’ve just been pretty nervous about my cumulative GPA. Hopefully, if I get 4.0’s in the summer and fall, I’ll have a 3.864 Cumulative GPA at the end of the fall 2014 semester and that’ll be the GPA I apply with. That and ofcourse I’ll finish 100% of my prereqs by spring. Do you think I’d be admitted with that GPA if my EC’s and PS are in good shape?</p>
<p>@m36057 Again, EECS is really hard to predict. With a 3.8 it could go either way, but you’d definitely have a shot. Don’t forget how averages work, while some students will be above that mark, just as many have to be below the average as well. 
But no one on here can give you a definite yes or no on what they’ll say… even if you had a 4.0, you never know what’ll happen… you should probably apply to other schools as well, in case admissions don’t go your way.</p>
<p>@Vic101 I personally don’t like a break between lecture and discussion, but if you live close to campus you can always go back to your dorm during that break, get coffee, do some work. It’s really up to you and what you prefer!</p>
<p>Do you guys recommend having classes continuously from 8 am to 2 pm? Basically, I’ll be at Latimer from 8 am to 10 am, Etcheverry from 10 am to 12 pm (Monday and Wednesday only), Evans from 12 pm to 1 pm, and Leconte from 1 pm to 2 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. By doing this, I am free on Tuesday and on every other Thursday (I have E 45 lab on every other Thursday). </p>
<p>Hello! I want to know what fpf breadth courses are the easiest. I have heard that Muisc 27 (Into to Western Music) and ESPM 50 AC are super easy. Thanks.</p>
<p>@LaysOriginal Again, it depends on your personal preference. Most people I know who have taken classes from 8 to 2 regretted it. I personally like my classes spaced out more throughout 5 days, but it’s up to you! </p>
<p>@Vic101 I’ve taken Music 27 at FPF, and I loved it! I’m not sure which professor you will have, but Professor Foglesong is the best. A lot of people in my class didn’t like classical music in the beginning, but then ended up loving it after taking the class. The exams aren’t too tough either. However, if you’re not interested in music I don’t think this will be that easy for you. The class requires a lot of memorization that will come if you’re interested in the topic.</p>
<p>@failure622 Oh ok. Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I am a chem e junior transfer who is going to start at Cal this Fall (very excited!) I am planning to take cbe 140, mus108, e45 and one more class between e7 or ee40. I am confused which one I should take first since I have received a lot of mixed suggestions. I heard e7 is easier during spring but at the same, matlab is important and will be used in other engineering classes. Any more advice/suggestions for me? Thanks</p>
<p>@najiro Hi, I am also a ChemE transfer student. E 7 “must be taken before, or concurrently, with CBE 141 and before 150B,” so I think you can take it next Spring if you want.
Also, Music 108 does not satisfy American Culture requirement, so you should take another upper division course that satisfies two-course Breadth Series and American Culture requirements. </p>
<p>Hi, got a registration question for UGBA 10. I am international, econ/preHaas. The required Haas prereq UGBA 10 was filled well before the time I received the advisor code for class registration (39 on waitlist now). Will there be any chance later for me to get into the class? or should I just forget about it and register other courses? Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi, all! I’m a current Cal student (of course) that writes for UC Berkeley’s admissions blog. My fellow bloggers and I try to write blog posts that give general advice to incoming students. Maybe a post on here can help answer some of your Berkeley themed questions. Check it out here, and hopefully we can help you out: <a href=“http://blog.admissions.berkeley.edu/”>http://blog.admissions.berkeley.edu/</a></p>
<p>I know there are transit options for students to get around but is there a guide anywhere that tells them how to best utilize the options for common places like Target, Trader Joe’s, Kaiser in Oakland (for those who opted out of the on campus healthcare), shopping areas, movie theatres, etc.? @berkeleyblog is there a guide or an app with something like this coming soon to your page? </p>
<p>@MsStarlite Personally I’ve found google maps (just click the walking or public transit options) is pretty good for finding directions.</p>
<p>Thank you @failure622 great idea! I was also wondering how new students get their school ID if they’re not attending CalSo? Is there any way to get caught up on the information without actually attending? </p>
<p>Do students need quarters or what for the laundry machines in Unit 3? Thanks!</p>
<p>@collegetime18 No, you can put money on your Cal1 card and just swipe that for laundry. I think the machines still accept coins if that’s easier for you.</p>
<p>Thanks @failure622! One more question: do you need an ethernet cable in Unit 3? New Mac airs don’t have a place for the cable so we’d need an adapter and just wondering if it’s all necessary. Thanks again.</p>
<p>@collegetime18 I would say ethernet cables are not necessary. You can still access the internet without an ethernet cable. I would recommend getting a wifi router for your dorm room instead. With a wifi-router, you do not have to go through the CalNet verification every time you turn on your computer when you are using Rescomp wifi without your own wifi router. So instead of logging in every time to use the residence hall wifi, you do not have to login into anything if you have your own wifi router.</p>
<p>Matt Cline
Undergraduate Admissions Blogger
UC Berkeley Class of 2017
blog.admissions.berkeley.edu</p>