My Perplexing Situation as a Transfer

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hey guys! Recently I was admitted to both Cal and UCLA as a transfer. However, I am having difficulty making a decision because there are a bunch of variables that factor into this besides the normal ones.</p>

<p>I applied to UCLA psych and UCB philosophy. I was admitted to both, but to Berkeley as a spring admit. I prefer psychology, but enjoy Berkeley's environment and stimulating campus and intellectual vitality much more.</p>

<p>My questions are:</p>

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<li><p>Is it very hard to switch into psych? I applied to phil due to a lack of completed prereqs for psych. Currently I am missing 2, but will be taking them over the summer. My current prereq GPA for psych is a 4.0. I'm just missing anthro and an evolution course. </p></li>
<li><p>I'm also wondering that since I would be switching majors (if possible) if I could possibly (lol if this is a ridiculous question) be considered for fall admission instead. I would obviously prefer to go in the fall, but if this is simply NOT possible at all, I'll understand.</p></li>
<li><p>I'm wondering if there is an "FPF" for transfers lol. I really don't want to go back to my CCC or not be in school. If I wait for spring, I would hopefully be involved in some form of lab work, research, or assistance to professors in the interim.</p></li>
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<p>I'm planning to meet with faculty in L&S and the psych department within the next 2 weeks, but I'm posting this here to gauge my options and not be completely taken aback in either direction with positive or negative news.</p>

<p>Any help would be really appreciated! Berkeley is my dream school....</p>

<p>GO BEARS!</p>

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<p>In L&S, you are not actually admitted into a major, you have to declare it while here. For transfers, you must do that in your first semester [College</a> Policies-Declaration of Major](<a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/collegepolicies/major.html]College”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/collegepolicies/major.html)</p>

<p>more importantly, here is the FAQ for transfer students by the psych department <a href=“http://psychology.berkeley.edu/undergrad/transferfaq.pdf[/url]”>http://psychology.berkeley.edu/undergrad/transferfaq.pdf&lt;/a&gt; - says as long as you have 3.2 or higher average in the prereq classes and have or will complete the prereqs over summer, you can even declare at CalSO. </p>

<p>Now, as far as switching to Fall, that would require an appeal be written. Generally appeals work only when new and compelling information is revealed, not simply more good grades, but an articulate and passionate note couldn’t hurt.</p>