<p>I signed up for these classes during Phase 1:
Earth and Planetary Science 170 AC
Waitlisted: Math 1A </p>
<p>Phase II:
Possibly, signing up for College Writing R1A (if spots open up and I failed the AWPE) or Econ 1.</p>
<p>Is this schedule too hard? I know the amount of units (14) is manageable.</p>
<p>Personally, I think no matter how hard the classes are, 3 classes should be manageable if people focus on the classes. Math 1A can be hard if you struggle with the material, but there’s lots of help available in GSIs and study groups. College Writing R1A takes time, but depending on the professor, it can be enjoyable and not too bad. Same as Econ 1, if you enjoy that subject, it only goes through the basics of econ. Like high school econ but more detailed. I do not know anything about EPS 170AC, but any AC class always takes effort.</p>
<p>Is it possible to get a GPA of 3.75-4.0 with this schedule at Berkeley?</p>
<p>^^It’s certainly possible to get a high GPA with those classes, but it’s going to depend on how good you are at math and how good you are at writing. If you’re not too good at math and not too good of a writer, I think it’s going to be a struggle to get such a high GPA.</p>
<p>I’m good at analytical writing (research papers and papers about literary devices and the author’s message) and I got a 4 in AP Cal AB.</p>
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<p>Then you’ll need to study pretty hard to get an A in Math 1A, I think. But there are a lot of resources available to help you do well. The key to the English class is write your papers ahead of time so you have time to revise them, doing them at the last minute is the killer.</p>
<p>Math 1A is not difficult at all. All you have to do is understand the homework, show up for the quizzes/midterms, and show up for the final. Make sure to not fall behind. If you don’t get a specific concept, then ask your GSI or go to the SLC for help.</p>
<p>Not too hard as much as being really time consuming. There’s help for the math at the SLC and I think even a 1 unit adjunct class for the math. Also tutoring for the writing. But again, that takes up more time. </p>
<p>I’d take it lighter the first semester only because you want to check out some of the clubs and go to football games and other stuff, and most of it is Fall stuff. Much more time to study in the Spring, imo, not so many distractions. Also, keep in mind, it’s an election year, so if you’re at all political, that might take up some time too.</p>
<p>Sounds manageable. Don’t worry too much. If you put in the time and the effort, then you will get what you want. Just figure out when your study time is and when your play time is.</p>
<p>Should I add another 2 or 4 unit class? I’m not sure if this schedule is rigorous enough to prepare me for grad school (in a couple years).</p>
<p>^^You are going to grad school in a couple of years?</p>
<p>Of course, in 4 years. I still have to start my 1st semester of undergrad.</p>
<p>^^Well, I would go step by step; not put the cart before the horse; etc.</p>
<p>One of these days a bunch of us should all conspire to play a prank on some clueless freshman and tell him/her to man up and take 20 units because the real world isn’t gonna dick around, so you might as well start getting used to it now.</p>
<p>And then a year later we might read of some tragic news in the Daily Cal.</p>
<p>Um…maybe not such a good idea after all.</p>
<p>Would adding another breath class be advisable? I might drop one of my classes. I’ll start with 4 courses, then drop to 3 classes. Possibly, Astronomy C10?</p>
<p>Adding another one would be advisable as long as you drop something within the first two weeks.</p>