<p>I have all the a-g except for the one year of VPA(visual and performing art). I'm not really sure how this works, do you have to have all the requirements? Or is that just a recommended thing for better chances? Is there even a chance at admission without that final VPA requirement?</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure that they are required.</p>
<p>From the University of California website:
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The intent of the "a-g" Subject Requirement is to ensure that students can participate fully in the first-year program at the University in a wide variety of fields of study. The requirements are written deliberately for the benefit of all students expecting to enter the University, and not for preparation for specific majors. UC faculty consider the Subject Requirement to be effective preparation, on many levels, for undergraduate work at the University. This pattern of study assures the faculty that the student has attained a body of general knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced study. Fulfillment of the "a-g" pattern also demonstrates that the student has attained essential critical thinking and study skills.
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<p>I know that there are community colleges that offer a year of VPA credit for taking one semester there. Perhaps you could explore that option next semester.</p>
<p>It is required. Period. End of sentence.</p>
<p>Oh damn, that sucks. There go my plans :[ I guess I'll have to settle elsewhere.</p>
<p>I'd consider taking a CC VPA class, but I'm so artistically challenged, I'm afraid I'll fail an art class. I'm one of those people who just cant draw to save their life or do theater and all that stuff.</p>
<p>There are more options than drawing and theatre though.
I'm taking photography and it's really fun.
See what some community colleges around your area offer.
There's bound to be a class that you could do well in.</p>
<p>yes, you MUST complete all a-g requirements prior to matriculation, and for regular admissions, prior to end of senior year. But, the VAPA requirement can be fulfilled in many ways, including Art History (just memorization), or beginning classes in ceramics (a B can't be that hard to earn at a juco), dance, theater, etc.</p>
<p>I believe its either performing or visual arts?</p>
<p>Hmm, I guess you're right about being able to pass an art history class. </p>
<p>I'm just confused about how I would take a CC class though. How does that work? Do I have to apply to the college and all that? I dont see how I can just go in and take a class, or can I? And there are no junior colleges where I live (Las Vegas). The only one just became a state college, so I dunno if the same rules apply or not? I'm just really clueless about taking college courses in high school. Any help is appreciated.</p>
<p>actually, you can get into the UCs without the A-G requirements, and it is called Acceptance by Exam. UC</a> Admissions</p>
<p>Homeschoolers often take this path.</p>
<p>anotherparent is right, of course. I got in that way (20 years ago, with only 3 years of high school English)</p>
<p>There is also eligibilty by exception:
University</a> of California - Admissions</p>
<p>I think it might be easiest to take a class through the state university extension program, but you want to get registered asap so you can let the UC's know you plan to fulfill the VPA requirement. It doesn't have to be art. It can be music appreciation, art history, or similar. In those general ed classes, all you have to do is attend class, listent to the lectures, take good notes and excel on your (almost certainly) multiple choice midterm and final. No art expertise required. Call UC admissions and find out what classes will qualify so you can register next semester. They may also accept an online class. The local CC here offers online classes for things like music appreciation (ex: History of Rock & Roll) which counts for VPA credit. See if you can sign up as an OOS student for an online CA CC class. It will be expensive, but you can be guaranteed of credit. I wouldn't recommend the route of qualifying through examination. Good luck.</p>
<p>It has to be one art for the whole year. For example, don't do ceramics and painting. Do just ceramics.</p>
<p>ahh, yes, always forget the test admission route, but scores need to average 710 for OOS. The admission by exception is really more for athletes, special talents or others with a world-class hook.</p>
<p>scv: a one semester VAPA college class will likely fulfill the requirement; it's a one year requirement for classes at the high school level.</p>