<p>I don't know any CS, no programing languages, nothing. However, I really wanna take CS61A, and I have 2 months before the course starts. How should I prepare for it? (There is a test on the day of the first class which you have to pass to stay in the class). Which books...?</p>
<p>Also, is it insane for me to take this course with 0 background? Should I take CS3 instead... the reason I want impressive courses is coz I may have to transfer...</p>
<p>i wouldnt try it, but you can get "simply scheme" by professor harvey, i think its what they use in cs3</p>
<p>it will teach you the basic recursion you should know when entering the class. btw, they did away with the test on the first day- that was only when there were tons of students trying to make big $$$ during the dot com era</p>
<p>i do have a little programming experience (java, c++ - but not AP) but they told me to take cs3 at calso, is that the right move?</p>
<p>They took out the test? I really wanted to see it...although even if they did do it, apparently getting a 5 on CS-AB would have exempted me.</p>
<p>See if you can understand the book at <a href="http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html%5B/url%5D">http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html</a>. (This is an on-line textbook.)</p>