Need to evaluate my UCB odds

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<p>So, I am currently at CCSF and I have a 3.6 GPA. However, of the classes I have taken, only two of my "B" grades transfer. My GPA would be closer to 3.8. My declared major is English, but I am also considering Philosophy. I intend on taking 3 more classes for honors credit this next term so that I can have the Honors Program designation. My English teacher has offered to recommend me, and my aunt is an alum who recently was offered a grant to go back and study at UCB. I plan on having a strong personal statement, and I work with an ethnic news media outlet. I never finished HS but I did receive my GED with an estimated 3.65 GPA and I placed in the top 7% for every category on the GED tests except for Math. I expect my Spring GPA to finish at 4.0. What do you guys think? I have UCLA for my backup, but I would much rather attend UCB. Will they look at my non-transferable classes or will they focus on my transferable/major courses? Thanks for your time guys!</p>

<p>English 1A: A
English 1B (honors): B
English 46B: A (current)
Philosophy 2: A or B (current)
Philosophy 4: A
Political Science 1: B
Psychology 1 (honors): A
History of Modern Art: A
Cinema 21: A
Poetry for the People: A (current)
History 1: A (current)
Photography 51: B (non-transferable)
Photographers and Their Images: B (1 unit/non-transferable)
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<p>They’ll only focus on your transferable courses, so that should definitely help your GPA! I’m actually at a CCC nearby (College of San Mateo), and have applied to philosophy for UCB…Ironically, I used to be an English major. lol. Anyway, with a 3.8 to philosophy, you’re a shoe-in. Berkeley accepts around 44% of phil applicants from CCC’s. English is harder to get into, but with a 3.8 you stand a strong chance.</p>

<p>If you get a 4.0 this semester, and then again this fall, you should have a great shot at either major of being admitted. </p>

<p>I find out this Friday if I get into UCB’s philosophy department…I’m hella nervous! lol. I wish you the best, and I hope to see you someday in a phil or English class! I plan on taking many creative writing courses wherever I end up in the fall.</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Who are you taking for 1C?
Because if your using IGETC from ccsf you need to take 1C or speech 2.</p>

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<p>Cal doesn’t care about rec letters unless it’s for appeals.</p>

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they don’t look at your GED results</p>

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<p>Well that’s not smart… what if you get rejected? </p>

<p>Overall, it’s a bit of a toss up.</p>

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<p>have you been accepted at ucla?</p>