Chances of transferring via TAG in two years at De Anza CC.

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<p>My goal is to get into either Davis or Irvine , or even Berkeley (I'm aware that TAG doesn't work for this) to pursue my engineering major.</p>

<p>I got accepted into UC Santa Cruz, but I decided that it would be smarter for me to just go to a local community college to save money and get my GED. I live in the Silicon Valley, where my choices for colleges that I'm hearing are pretty much De Anza, Mission, and West Valley. I wanted to know what my chances were of getting all my requirements for TAG in two years if I attended De Anza. I've been hearing that it's getting quite crowded, so it might be difficult to get all the classes I need, but I wanted to hear from a primary source, preferably from a current student. Thanks.</p>

<p>Sorry if this is the wrong section in the site, it seemed like the most appropriate place.</p>

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<p>Hi, I’m a De Anza student in my second year… heading towards my third.</p>

<p>Yes, it is crowded. I’m personally a DSS (disability support services) student, so I get early registration. Same goes for students enrolled in the honors program and veterans. Early registration. If any of that applies to you, don’t worry.</p>

<p>For other students, here’s how it’ll go: We had a summer fair-type thing where we got to learn about classes. At the end of that, we got to sign up for a counseling 100 class. This class is great because the earlier you get it, the earlier you register for your first classes! First time students register late, so this is a major plus. Generally, the more credits you’ve built up, the earlier you register. It works out alright, because if it’s your first quarter, theres 90 units worth of classes you need to get, so you have tons of choices to find an empty spot in a class. When you’re almost done and only need three specific classes you have early registration. Make sense? The system does work to some extent.</p>

<p>I personally am doing three years, but it’s not because of getting classes, it’s for personal reasons. I have a friend who probably finished twice as many units as she needed to in her two years, and honestly I do know many people who finished in two years. It takes dedication and being willing to do a summer quarter if you have to. 15 units a quarter. It’s really, really not bad. Also, you can register at foothill too (same parking covered by one price) and do both at once, since they are close-ish and sometimes will be less packed. Foothill is great too, they’re sister colleges with De Anza.</p>

<p>Also, be super careful. I have friends doing thing like comp sci/engineering and I don’t know if your requirements are the same as IGECT. De Anza counsellors aren’t too useful. I don’t know about your major, but it might be one of those with it’s own specific plan.</p>

<p>Engineering is a high unit major, too. That will make it harder to get out in 2 years, but it is doable. Just make sure to finish your English, Math, basic science, etc. I think if you don’t finish everything they do let you transfer, but if you test low on math, expect three years, probably…</p>

<p>Sorry if that was a bit of a jumble. It’s like nearly 2:30 AM. If you have any specific questions I’ll try to take a look when I’m more awake. :)</p>

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<p>Lol, I planned to go to UCSC as a freshman, but ended up at De Anza instead! De Anza is a great CC and I’d honestly recommend it to anyone ;).</p>

<p>I can’t speak for science and engineering majors, but for non-science majors it isn’t that hard to transfer in two years. I’m transferring out after just one year and two quarters. Classes are not THAT full. From what I’ve experienced, even if a class is full teachers usually add people on the wait list and walk-ins on the first day of class.</p>

<p>If you want to increase your chances of getting the classes you need, I strongly recommend you take two classes this summer. They don’t have to be specific classes you need for your major, they can be classes for your GE (you WILL get a spot in two GE classes this summer, I promise you). If you do this, you’ll have a higher priority in registration than most incoming freshmen. This is a huge advantage.</p>

<p>Also apply to Foothill. You can maximize your chances of getting the classes you need by being open to attending both colleges.</p>

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<p>Highly doubtful you will complete engineering pre-reqs in two years. If you don’t even have your GED, forget it. Also getting into the needed math and chem classes at De Asian college is extremely challenging. Either make Foothill your home school or go to West Valley College if you decide on the semester system.</p>

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<p>Thanks, all helpful replies!</p>

<p>And I meant General Ed, not GED. I’m not sure how I got the two mixed up, haha.</p>

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<p>Difficult for engineering, but not impossible. I’ll be honest though, you will need to load up classes almost every quarter. And you’ll definitely need to get started with math RIGHT away (meaning first quarter, or even this summer before your first quarter).</p>

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<p>Although I agree with starting the math sequence soon I wouldn’t recommend this summer. For one, he has to send and complete all his paperwork plus get placement tested since De Anza has the money to make everyone do this. While he prepares for the English and Math placement exams the best option would be to take fun GE’s and a PE during the summer. I’d recommend taking two classes this summer at De Anza if you want to make that your home institution. 6 units is full time during summer but if are dedicated can easily accomplish 8 or 9 and still pull off A’s if don’t slack. It really depends on where you are at and place.</p>

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<p>You CAN do it in 2 years, it’s just going to be A LOT of work. I have a friend that’s now transferring to UCSD (via TAG), but he would take like 20ish units a quarter, so he’d have like 5-6 classes which is a lot of work, especially since it’s mostly math and science. De Anza can get crowded for the beginner’s classes (like if you have to take intro GEs or intro math or something), but if you plan it right you can usually find classes. Foothill is less crowded though so that’s an option. I’ve only taken one class at Mission and it was pretty good; don’t know much about West Valley. Take into consideration that De Anza/Foothill run on quarter while West Valley/Mission are on semester. </p>

<p>A LOT of people take 3 years so it’s not like you’ll be behind. I’m not a high unit major (English Major) and still took 3 years. It’s better to be able to spend enough time on each class and get good grades rather than rushing through them all.</p>

<p>I think generally high unit majors are not required to do IGETC but fulfill GEs another way since you have so many classes to take as it is. (But check that to make sure!).</p>