<p>Would it be better to have my IGETC finished by the time I apply (so basically by summer prior to fall when I will apply) or have my Pre-Requisites finished? Also, (I am trying to apply to UCLA and Cal fyi) would I be in a disadvantage if were NOT to finish one (IGETC or Pre-Requisites) or the two for UCLA or Cal by the time I apply? </p>
<p>Majors are I am looking into are international studies and political science. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Pre-reqs are more important for sure, unless you’re applying to UCSD… which you’re not so don’t worry about it. No it’s not that big of a deal as everyone thinks if you don’t finish one or two at the time to apply, or even when it’s time to transfer. I think there is a thread on here where users posted where they got accepted and how many pre-reqs they were missing. Surprisingly, the majority of people were missing quite a few. Some even as much as 6 and still got accepted.</p>
<p>Pre reqs. No question. Especially for those majors.</p>
<p>Oh btw. You don’t need to have them completed by application time just before you transfer (Spring for pre reqs, and can finish IGETC in summer).</p>
<p>It’s better to get as much done as you can, but of course you can’t overload yourself. Finish by Spring, get the IGETC certified and everything should be fine.</p>
<p>well the thing is then, it is merely impossible to finish the pre-reqs for international studies, because it requires you to take like 4 semesters of a language. What if I’ll be able to get my IGETC done and all of pre-reqs for international studies except for the language, am I in good hands as people who might have finished all of the pre-reqs??</p>