<p>What's the usual number of classes taken each semester? Also, how many does one need to qualify as a "full-time" student?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Is there any way to get around the 13 unit semester minimum? I am a transfer student and would like to take 12 units upper division first semester. Is that possible? Would it be better to sign up for 16 units knowing I would drop one class? </p>
<p>I'm an Econ major...how hard is Econ 100A-B? Any teachers to get/avoid? I checked Ratemyprofessors but they all seem fairly similar to each other. Almost all of them had very bimodal ratings.</p>
<p>FB lalaland - Bio 1A requires Chem 3A which requires Chem 1A. They are weeder classes and are not a breeze even when you took the AP chem and bio courses. </p>
<p>newbalance911 - just take a 1 semester DeCal course which can be very low load, fun, and gets you to the minimum. Otherwise, there are exceptions based on outside work or other specific situations. DeCal</a> : Welcome! for the 1 point pass/fail DeCal courses. You didn't say the college into which you are transferring, but here is the L&S page for seeking approval for reduced workload - Enrolling</a> in fewer than 13 units</p>
<p>does cal have a gun club?</p>
<p>I have a few Qs</p>
<p>1.) If u were to chose between UCLA and UCB, why would u chose UCB over UCLA?
2.) What are some traditions?
3.) How Is The Cal Band? Is It Though to Get Into? How Active Are They?
4.) Can U Be In Plays/Musicals even without the drama/theater major?
5.) How is the theater program? Any notable alumni?
6.) What is the most beautiful/romantic place on campus?</p>
<p>Hi Cal Student -
Parent of prospective student from the east coast. Daughter high on Berkeley but don't get the whole UC thing - sounds like huge classes and teaching experience consists of TAs. Do you ever see the same people twice in class, and this is not feeling "worth the money" for an out of stater? Is there anyone there at all NOT from California? Any alumni network?</p>
<p>berkeley is sometimes about huge classes. unless you regularly go to office hours, your lecturer will not know who you are. TAs get to know you better (your name and not much more), but not like teachers in high school(at least now mine. i got to know my teachers well). however, going to TA office hours will allow you to get much closer. you will eventually see people twice in your class since you will most likely hang out with people in with the same major. for an out-of-stater you might make better use of your money elsewhere especially with cutbacks from the recent budget problem. but dont take this to mean you sshould immediately dismiss cal. consider the other factors first. only when two schools are neck and neck should you consider money.</p>
<p>-haiku</p>
<p>i'm studying at berkeley right now and to answer some of your Q's
1.) There's no right or wrong answer for choosing UCB over UCLA. I can't tell you to choose Berkeley because it's the best public University (and that's why I go here) or that UCLA boasts the best NCAA sports programs. It's ultimately about where your gut tells you to go.
If you want to become an engineer, then B-town is the preferable choice because our engineering programs are highly respected at job-markets. If you like biology, then UCLA is a safe bet because it has med-school affiliation. And if you lke Chem, then Berkeley fits your choice. If it's humanities that you want to study both schools are good.
2) Sproul plaza is the hottest place on Earth for free-speech movements...ie Cesar Chavez MLK Jr. Cal day for 2009 is April 18 if you want to visit campus, and of course
if you come to Berkeley you get to witness the BIG GAME against Stanford.
3) The CAL marching band is ranked among one of the best marching band in the nation, and yes it's tough to get into
4) 5) I don't know too much about that ...Sandra Oh on Grey's Anatomy is a Cal Alumnus
6) That has to be either the batonical gardens or fields around Campinile.</p>
<p>hi
does cal send out likely letters? Do UCLA and UCB compare notes on whom to admit - in other words, if you get admitted to ucla then does that exclude you from ucb or ucsb?
thanks
ap</p>
<p>aint_givinup</p>
<p>As far as I know, the only likely letters from Cal are the regents interview letters and perhaps some communications with coaches if you are a recruited athlete. </p>
<p>No, the UC schools do not compare notes or coordinate offers. Some receive admits to all the schools, some to a mixture. Many have received a yes from both Cal and UCLA</p>
<p>Several students (5) are traveling to Berkeley spring break. Any suggestion anywhere to stay need campus. Prefer not too expensive.</p>
<p>Thanks for any suggestions</p>
<p>I'm an OOS CAL hopeful, and I realize that it is significantly harder to get in CAL OOS. I was wondering if any current OOS students in CAL can post their stats?</p>
<p>I'm sorry in advance; this question has been asked in this thread I'm sure; I just want to hear it from an actual Cal student:</p>
<p>Did any of you get rejected from UCLA and get into Cal as a FALL admit, not a spring?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Yes, my D did last year.</p>
<p>Yes. i got rejected for ucsd and ucla. got fall admit</p>
<p>Oh really! Thank you for replying, rider730 and eight 8s! Why do you think that happened? Do you believe that one school favors certain traits over the other that you can pinpoint?</p>
<p>Davh01: Hotel Durant and the Bancroft Hotel are right by campus; they are literally one block away. </p>
<p>You might try there otherwise there are a few farther down on Telegraph Avenue, the sort of main street down on the Southside of campus.</p>
<p>hmm.. im not sure. well. i actually did get into ucsd after they accidently didn't factor in my volunteer hours.. but people say they want well-rounded students at ucla? i dunno. i guess im not that well-rounded.</p>
<p>It's hard to pinpoint what UCLA and UC Berkeley wants. I got into both but I know people who got into one and not the other. In my experience with people with similar background as me, UC Berkeley takes more of a holistic approach than other UCs when it comes to admissions. What do I mean by this? Well we got below average numbers so we must have gotten into Cal on our personal statement and ECs. It wasn't all about numbers. In my experience, I guess Cal wants well-rounded students.</p>
<p>I got into both UCLA and Cal last year with a below average SAT but solid everything else. I'm at Cal with a full scholarship surprisingly.</p>
<p>Therefore, I would say that both are quite "holistic."</p>