Is it possible to transfer within a year to Berkeley?

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>So I'm a high school senior planning on going to my local community college after high school. I decided that I really would like to transfer in a year to Berkeley, and I'm planning on taking classes starting next year. I would take one class in the winter, two in spring, one next summer, and I also took an English class this summer (approximately 20 units). I took the AP Japanese exam and got a 5 as well. </p>

<p>My question is, is it possible to transfer within such a short amount of time with what I have? A counselor from the aforementioned CC came to my school and when I asked her this question, she basically told me that it's impossible and that she's never heard of anybody doing that before. I found that hard to believe but it has nonetheless damaged my confidence. She said that since I'd have little to show when I apply, it would be hard to get accepted. </p>

<p>I researched a lot about this and assuming that I pass my AP Government exam, I've figured out what classes that I need to take and when. My major would be Psychology, by the way. </p>

<p>Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! :)</p>

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<p>I believe the official stance according to Cal on this matter is that they will reject any and all sophomore level transfers without review, but fortunately for you, this isn’t true! Every year, there are sophomore level transfers that get in to Berkeley. However, chances are very very slim, and it sometimes seems more like random chance for the people they choose to accept in these instances. Nonetheless, all you have to lose is the $70 it takes to apply. Do your best, aim for as high of a gpa as possible, and try to include a compelling reason in your application and it might work! Good luck :)</p>

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<p>Whoops! I’m sorry, I meant that I would transfer as a junior, not as a sophomore.</p>

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<p>One year transfers are possible people do, do them but they are difficult. The people that accomplish this are people that have LOTS of AP credits and stack on heavy course loads in the fall/spring semesters. It’s more than just having 60 semester units/90 quarter units. You also have to be sure your prereqs are completed and that the IGETC will be completed by the end of spring. </p>

<p>Keep in mind that this will put you as a junior transfer student.</p>

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<p>I did it! It sucked really badly, but yea it’s possible.</p>

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Here’s what it says on the UC website

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<p>Also many UC campuses, including Cal, require you to complete the 60 units you need to qualify as a junior xfer by the end of the spring term. See [University</a> of California - Deadlines for completing courses](<a href=“http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/requirements/deadlines-courses/index.html]University”>http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/requirements/deadlines-courses/index.html)</p>

<p>If I’ve understood the OP correctly, he/she plans on taking classes Fall and Spring terms, then additionally a class in the summer. Unless there are enough units completed by Spring, then Cal will be off the table.</p>