Low Units Prior to Transfer

<p>If I plan on sending out my applications this November and my pre-reqs and IGETC won't be completed until Spring, will taking 12-13 units this Fall significantly affect my chances of acceptance to a school?</p>

<p>I have a 3.91 and I'm taking 16 units this fall, but I suspect that I may receive a B in one of my courses. Do you guys think it would be better for me to drop the course (Without a W)?</p>

<p>I'm not working so I don't really have an excuse for the low # of units, but I am interning for a congresswoman. Trying to transfer to UCB for Poli Sci by the way, in case that's a factor.</p>

<p>Bump. Help please?</p>

<p>well, it depends on the class. is the class a prereq? if so, no. if its not a prereq id say play it safe and take a w. besides, W’s dont hurt much… but either way, with a 3.91 your going to have more than a solid shot at any UC, even if it drops to a 3.8ish. goodluck.</p>

<p>huiggityhuy, how did you get that internship?</p>

<p>I’m so sorry, but I can’t answer your question. But I must know! I want to go to Law school and eventually become a congressman too. thanks in advance, man!</p>

<p>i applied for that exact internship bro, its called a congressional internship, every congressman has it. i didnt get it. the competition is pretty tough, but goodluck. just look on your congressmans website and apply their, they offer them for fall winter spring and summer. it may not be to late for fall? hurry, and goodluck.</p>

<p>Izmeben, the class is not a pre-req, it’s an IGETC-required course (Critical Thinking). Also, if I drop it now I still won’t receive a W I believe.</p>

<p>LiveTheLimit, I got the internship by calling my congresswoman’s district office and requesting an internship application be sent to my e-mail. After sending it in I kept in contact with the field coordinator via e-mail, came in for an interview, and got the position. I think the most important factors in scoring an internship is knowing your congressperson’s platform and your available hours. Good luck!</p>

<p>what do you do at the internship? wanna gimme some insights?</p>

<p>LiveTheLimit, I’m really sorry for the late response, I’ve been super busy. I do a variety of tasks around the office: contacting and organizing volunteers, phone banking, making signs, inviting constituents to community events, working information tables at events, etc.</p>

<p>If you’re still trying to get the internship, this PDF helped me a lot in preparation for the interview: <a href=“404: This page could not be found”>www.conservativejobs.com/extra-content/insidersguide.pdf</a> Again I suggest that you study your politician’s platform prior to an interview. The interviewer WILL ask what you know about them and why you chose their office and a weak answer really indicates a lack of interest.</p>

<p>Once you get the internship, what I can tell you is that the tasks can be tedious and menial but they’re important because an aggressive grassroots effort is paramount to political success at the local level.</p>

<p>Again, sorry for the delayed response. Good luck!</p>