<p>Hi all, I'm an incoming freshman at Cal. I fulfilled the first part of my R&C requirement so I was looking to satisfy the second part with English R1B, but now I hear that it's one of the harder courses. I struggled in AP Lit in high school and I don't anticipate doing well in R1B - I would rather take Scand R5B instead, except for the fact that it is completely filled up right now. Should I take my chances with the waitlist? Do people usually get in Scand or should I wait until second semester to sign up for it? </p>
<p>Despite whatever happens, I'm pretty sure I'll drop Eng R1B. On an unrelated note, do a lot of people drop CS 61A? I'm #73 on the waitlist and my friend says that half the people usually quit. Another question - should I take 61A without previous CS experience? I've heard a lot of mixed reviews for this and I would like a general consensus. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>