<p>I know I just made my dramatic goodbye post, but something unfortunate has come up:</p>
<p>Basically, I just realized that a class I had thought would transfer doesn't, leaving me with only 57 transferrable units. Rather than let this break my heart, I'm taking an active approach and working on how I can adequately address this in an appeal. Specifically, I'm not looking to write any sob stories, but rather I want to do my best to tell them what they want to hear. So, my question (speculation welcome):</p>
<p>Why does Berkeley insist that the 60 unit requirement, specifically, be completed by the end of the spring semester preceding fall enrollment? (Keep in mind that not all UCs have this rule.)</p>
<p>My idea is that it's an administrative concern; that is, they don't want transcripts pouring in at all different times from all different people. If this is the case, I think I have a way of getting around it (taking a summer class that ends in late June, which allows time for it to be included on transcripts sent in by the normal July 15th deadline - and making sure they know this).</p>
<p>Also, with the way semesters work out at my school, I will have spring grades to appeal with, plus letters of recommendation, etc.</p>
<p>Please no one tell me how slim my chances are now; I know this. You may, however, wish me luck :)</p>
<p>Does your CCC offer so-called "late starting classes"? The only reason I ask is my CCC does (namely because most of the kids here have their heads up their asses) and you might want to look into them.</p>
<p>(I just checked. The only UC transferable course that my CCC is currently offering is a one unit physical science course. Not that you'd ever want to visit Shasta County ... it's kind of like California's secret shame.)</p>
<p>I would classify the summer class you can take to add units as a "late spring" class--and let them know about it immediately.</p>
<p>I would look into EVERY SINGLE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE RIGHT NOW to try to find online classes that have sessions beginning ASAP (or have just begun)--some schools have these kinds of things--4 week online classes starting at diff times.</p>
<p>You can easily enroll in one of those schools ASAP and update your record to show the class in progress--leading to you having 60 units.</p>
<p>Los Angeles City College provides 8-days transferable UC classes, which you can finish some 3-units classes within 8 days. You should check it! I think LACC 8 days summer short term classe ends right b4 July.</p>
<p>My CC does have late-start classes, but even those have already begun. I remember there being a site that compiles all the CCCs and their online classes; does anyone have that link?</p>
<p>And Gabe, do you really think I could have this updated in time? Would they consider a class ending in late June as a spring class?</p>
<p>It might be too late though; check other cccs. The class would technically be part of the spring semester, as denoted by the colleges. I've seen classes that end in early June, and there are probably some that end earlier.</p>
<p>I remember the site you are talking about, but it wouldn't help much in this case. You are better off just going down the list and seeing what they advertise.</p>
<p>Seriously, mrmuirc, I think you can be saved if you get into an online SPRING denoted class asap. They simply don't count summer courses in reaching the 60 units, IGETC, etc. If you find a four week or less online class you could be in a decent situation.</p>
<p>I would call admissions and ask if it would suffice. Hopefully they haven't already made a decision?</p>
<p>Q: Is it true that I'm not eligible to transfer to Berkeley, despite my 4.0 GPA, just because I will need the summer to finish my required coursework?
Q: Is it true that I'm not eligible to transfer to Berkeley because I have not completed the necessary breadth/IGETC courses, even though I have taken difficult courses?</p>
<p>A: Unfortunately the answer is "yes" to these questions. Admission decisions are based on your current grades and courses. All requirements must be met. If you feel you have an unusually compelling case to make, write it in the "Comments" box of the appropriate form on your checklist at myBerkeleyApplication.</p>