<p>I've read that UCs issue conditions of admission for you to complete in the Spring. I was wondering how elaborate or demanding these can get? So far what I've read has been fairly basic, maintain gpa, complete your classes etc... But do they ever go like, oh if you get As in these or get x many letters of recommendation or w/e and we'll take you. An example I could think of would be if they really liked a student, but they were missing a particular class or off a bit on GPA. Although that type of scenario would be more likely of a show us how badly you want it kinda thing, since they can bend the rules and pretty much do whatever they want. I suppose any letters of recommendation and supplemental stuff would be asked before this point with their validity/supplemental questionnaire thingy too, right?</p>
<p>I will vary on the school and the major. If the major is not impacted, the contract will be very basic. Still, I’ve seen some that say maintain GPA, which can suck if you are an econ major with a 3.9 or similar.</p>
<p>However, I think this is one of those “cross that bridge when you come to it” scenarios. Don’t worry about it until after you’re accepted! Then call or go (I wouldn’t email) and explain your situation and have a way to make it up. For example, if you are missing a prereq or dropped a class, sign up for the summer session. I feel like they’d be more likely to let it slide if you have a solid plan.</p>
<p>Edit: Can you tell us more about your hypothetical situation? Will you be missing a class? Have a rough semester coming up?</p>
<p>Ah, nothing really like that, I was honestly proposing a hypothetical :). Although my prospective spring Monday schedule is going to suck, but don’t most Mondays do that anyway, lol. I’m just trying to lower my anxiety levels a bit with higher predictability. I’m particularly aiming toward Berkeley for E.E., which from online posts and such seems to be a 50/50 shot no matter what you have, >.<.</p>
<p>My understanding is that UC no longer will do a conditional acceptance. They will not tailor conditions of acceptance to a specific applicant. The standard conditions of acceptance require no grade below a ‘C’ and maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or 3.5 (I forget, but it’s not whatever you have been making, though. It is the same for everyone). They ask you to notify them if you are not taking the courses you claimed you would on your application (i.e. more, less, different), and if you earn more than 2 'C’s in your final year. Something like that.</p>
<p>Yes letters of recommendation or explanations would be asked in a supplement prior to a decision.</p>
<p>Two years ago, the EECS conditions were to get a 3.0+ semester GPA (not overall gpa) for all remaining semesters/quarters and no grades below a C. I think that was one of the stricter requirements, but make sure your schedule won’t be too stressful for that.</p>
<p>From what I remember, other schools simply said not to fail any classes, and to stay above a given overall GPA (usually 3.0). I think they can specify grades for specific classes as well, though I’m not sure how common that is.</p>
<p>I think post #3 is talking about freshman conditions, so don’t go by that.</p>
<p>Mondays do suck though. If you ever need an anonymous online person to vent to, you can PM me. We will get through this application cycle together!!!</p>
<p>Here is what the admissions contract can look like:</p>
<p>PROVISIONS FOR ADMISSION
Because your admission has been based upon the information you reported in your University of California Application and/or by written or verbal communication with our office, we expect that you will do the following:
Maintain Academic Performance
Maintain the grade point average and complete the courses and number of units you reported in your application and in any subsequent course updates. You must be in good standing at your last institution of attendance. Also, if you attended another UC campus in regular session prior to enrollment at UCLA, you must have been in good standing when you left that UC campus. Notify our office immediately of any withdrawals, incomplete grades, drop in academic performance, or other changes to your class schedule.
Complete Coursework Requirements
Complete the following course pattern by June 2014 with C grades or better: two (2) transferable courses in English composition; one (1) transferable course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning; and four (4) transferable courses in at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences.
Send Official Transcripts
Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities you attended. We must receive transcripts of all work completed through fall 2013 by June 1, 2014; transcripts of all work completed through spring 2014 must be received by July 15, 2014. If you attend any college or university during the summer 2014, official transcripts must be received by September 1, 2014, or three (3) weeks from the end of the term. If you are transferring from a California community college or a University of California campus and will complete IGETC or UC Reciprocity, respectively, submit your official certification by September 1, 2014.
Send Official AP/IB Score Reports
Official score reports of results for any AP/IB tests you reported on your application must be received by our office by July 15, 2014. Contact AP at (609) 771-7300 (UCLA’s ETS code is 004837) or IB at (301) 202-3000.
Comply with Deadlines
If your official transcripts and test scores are not received by the due dates previously stated, a hold will be placed on your record. This will prevent you from enrolling in classes and receiving services from the university.
Submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)
If you intend to enroll at UCLA, you must accept our admission offer (and submit a nonrefundable $100 advance registration deposit, if required) by June 1, 2014. If you are admitted close to or after this deadline, you will have three days from the date of your letter of admission to accept. To do this, visit the New Bruins website at <a href=“http://www.admission.ucla.edu/newbruins/tr”>www.admission.ucla.edu/newbruins/tr</a>.
By submitting the SIR, you certify that you understand and agree to comply with all of the conditions of the contract.</p>
<p>^This is a pretty standard admissions contract for UCLA. They’ll specify that you need to earn a grade of “B”(Maybe “C”) or higher in certain classes if they’re necessary for your major and you’re taking them in your last semester at community college before transfer.</p>
<p>edit: I should mention that the “maintain your GPA” requirement that UCLA imposes in their admissions contract is needlessly vague and confusing. A lot of people lose sleep over this every year it seems, and it bothered me a bit for a little while. In reality, you’ll be fine if your semester and overall GPA are over 3.0. Even if they may not be for some reason after you’re accepted, let UCLA know immediately about it. They try to work these things out with accepted applicants.</p>
<p>With Berkeley, I remember the contract requiring that you maintain a 3.0 semester GPA or higher for your last semester at community college(And most likely a 3.0 overall GPA or higher). I can’t remember if you’re supposed to report any C’s, but definitely report D’s, F’s, and possibly NP(No Pass) grades. Berkeley seems pretty strict with that requirement and doesn’t seem to be as flexible as UCLA is, but that’s just from what I’ve observed earlier this year.</p>
<p>Ah, I see, thanks a lot fellows. Also, I just re-watched the How To Train Your Dragon movies and I want to go there even more now, haha. “Oh where’d you go to school?” “Oh, you know, Berk., the place up north with the dragons.” ^.^!</p>