Lack of Honors Classes

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>I was unable to take Honors classes early on because of schedule conflicts with work. Now, as I approach transfer, every class I take is either a major pre-req or satisfies IGETC. None of the Honors classes offered in my district fall into one of these two categories for me. </p>

<p>My question is: Will the fact I have not taken any honors classes severely impact my chances of getting accepted to one of the top 3 UC's (UCB,UCLA,UCSD)?</p>

<p>I have a 4.0 gpa and will be applying as a Econ major.</p>

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<p>Don’t want it to be a chance thread, but rather one where we discuss if not having Honors on your transcript makes a huge difference. I am mostly curious about UCB, because I know at the other two having honors means you can also sign a TAG or TAP.</p>

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<p>with a 4.0, you should wouldn’t worry too much.
like anyone else will say… try to do the best possible in the most (reasonably) rigorous course load possible.
you’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>if you didn’t take any honors classes, you’re probably screwed for UCB and UCLA because you’re taking it easy</p>

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<p>Yes I’m taking it easy. Haha. Working 60 hours a week and still taking about 9 units a semester is really easy.</p>

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<p>you should have a good shot, but keep in mind your major(econ) is very very competitive so even with a 4.0, there’s still a slight chance you might not get in. just have all your pre reqs for your major done by fall.</p>

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<p>I have one that won’t be done until spring. I noticed a fair amount of admits last year also had pre-reqs that they were finishing up in Spring. Even for extremely impacted majors, including Haas and Econ.</p>

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<p>and there were also people with 4.0’s who were missing ONLY one pre req and got rejected from ucla. (source: ucla rejects thread)</p>

<p>i don’t know man, just be on the safe side and have all your pre reqs done, don’t take any chances imo</p>

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<p>I get your point. I wish I could. However, I am taking Calc 1 this semester so I won’t take Calc 2 until the Spring.</p>

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<p>as long as you get your pre-reqs done by the end of Spring '10 you should be fine.</p>