<p>Status: Accepted
Major: Sociology
GPA: 3.4
IGETC: Last class will be finished by end of Spring 10’
Pre-Reqs: Completed all that were offered at my CC.
Essay: Strong
E.C.: Working since age 14
Other: 1st generation</p>
<p>Status: Accepted</p>
<p>Major: English
GPA: 3.93
School: SMC
IGETC: Completed by Spring 2010 (done with most requirements by Fall 09 though, had one left to complete this Spring)
Pre-Reqs: Completing them this Spring (2 classes). I was worried that it would have an impact of my transfer bc I took UCLA’s English reqs before starting Berkeley’s. I had a bunch of English classes under my belt though so I guess that’s why it worked out for Cal as well.
TAP: No
Essays: 8-9/10
ECs: AGS (community service + honor society), work 20h a week, acting, honors program…</p>
<p>Status: Accepted! Fall 2010!
Major: Psychology
GPA: 3.7
School: DVC
IGETC: Will be completed
Pre-Reqs: Completed
TAP: No
Essays: 10/10 I think, One was about how I want to be a psychologist because my dad has paranoid schizophrenia and is homeless, the other was about how I almost dropped out after my husband lost his job the second week of August (right after Fall 09 semester started) but stuck with school because I’m determind etc. etc. I knew my GPA was borderline and my ECs were lacking so I spent countless hours on them to make sure that they would help me get in.
ECs: Work ~30 hours a week, got a job as an office manager at 19, coached my little sister’s softball team with my husband (for free, so volunteer work) for two years
Other: First generation student going to Uni, can speak four different languages, etc!</p>
<p>Did I receive the FA email: Yes</p>
<p>I dropped out of CSU East Bay my very first semester because I knew I could do better. I should’ve graduated in the Spring of 09, but I busted my ass at CC while working full time or close to it. My end goal this ENTIRE time has been to get into Berkeley, I’ve wanted to go there since I was six years old. Opening up the page to see my acceptance letter was, no exaggeration, one of the best moments of my life. I’ve worked so hard, for so long, and it paid off.</p>
<p>@abutler5: Congrats! I think I read your essay somewhere and I thought it was so touching and insightful. I was rooting for you! Happy to hear you got in!</p>
<p>woww someone with a lower GPA than me for Soc major! nice. congratssssss!</p>
<p>Status: Accepted! (phew!)
Major: Political Science
GPA: ~3.95
School: DeAnza, Foothill
IGETC: Completed.
Pre-Reqs: completed
TAP: No
Essays: 9-10/10
ECs: PTK, Honors, Presidents/Dean’s List, Work at NASA
Other: might be attending, torn between ucla and ucb</p>
<p>Status: Accepted (Spring Admit)
Major: Philosophy…wanting to switch to psych though
GPA: 3.74
School: THE College of San Mateo. CSM FTW! lmao.
IGETC: done.
prereqs: 0/3…none of them are offered at CSM lol.
TAP: Nope
Essays: Very strong. 9/10.
EC’s: 150 hours volunteering at an assisted living center.</p>
<p>Decision: Straight up torn between UCB and UCLA. I was admitted to UCLA psych, which is my major, and I could attend in the fall. I’m in love with Berkeley though.</p>
<p>Accepted (Fall)
3.5 gpa
English major</p>
<p>Great now I have to change my name.</p>
<p>Status: Accepted!!!
Major: EECS
GPA: 3.84
School: American River College
IGETC: Nope
prereqs: all that articulate done.
TAP: Nope
Essays: Pretty good
EC’s: mostly employment, several positions on campus, seminars, some other stuff…</p>
<p>I was crying with joy. By the way, I had PTK but didn’t even mention it cuz I thought it was a rip off.</p>
<p>Status: Accepted! (Spring)
Major: Political Science
GPA: 3.80
School: College of Letters and Science
IGETC: Currently finishing
prereqs: All done except one in progress
Essay’s: i had confidence in them</p>
<p>I still can’t believe it…</p>
<p>Status: Accepted
Major: Business Admin (HAAS)
GPA: Overall = 3.47; Haas requirements = ~3.7
School: Las Positas College (CLPCCD)
IGETC: No but earned AA Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences (Emphasis in Math) with honors
Pre-reqs: Completed (but repeating Calc 1 & Engl 1A since >5 yrs)
Breadth: 6/7 (1 IP)
ECs: Work experiences only (non-traditional student)
Essay (Haas): I picked #2. Talked about transition from a part-time student to a full-time (if accepted at Haas) - how I’ve been/will be juggling work, family & school. Also, talked about what I can contribute to the Haas community.
Other: Student parent. Applied/Accepted: only Berkeley</p>
<p>Status: Accepted! (Spring)
Major: College of Letters and Science (Art)
GPA: 3.4
School:Santa Monica College
IGETC: will be completed end of Spring
Pre-Reqs: Done
TAP: None
Essays: 7-8/10
ECs: fashion styling, visual communication job, dj, art club, art award
Other: art shows and Santa Monica College’s Art Mentor Program
Also Accepted: UCSD, UCSB, UCD, & UCR.
Rejected: UCLA (Design I Media Arts)</p>
<p>Accepted
Psychology major
4.0 GPA
Fullerton College
IGETC complete
Prerequisites complete
Other: presidential honor list, honors certified, PTK all-california academic first team, coca-cola all-california silver academic team, Gold presidential award for service learning, woman of distinction</p>
<p>smarty I go to Fullerton too. When did you hear back from the distinction committee? I was nominated but I haven’t heard back. Oh well. Hey I know some people from PTK.</p>
<p>Status: Accepted for Fall!
Major: Business [Haas]
GPA: 3.85
School: American River College
*IGETC: Incomplete, I’m missing one biology class.
*Pre-Reqs: Completed
TAP: No
Essays: I think my essays were pretty decent, talked about my work, ec’s, and my family’s past with business admin.
ECs: PTK, many responsibilities at my work, planted trees, martial arts, Counter-Strike (Yeah I put it! I was sponsored :D), among others.
Other: First generation student going to university. I’m taking 22 units this semester.</p>
<p>Did I receive the FA email: No</p>
<p>*After this semester is over</p>
<p>I love PTK! Im friends with the president of my schools chapter. hahah no seriously though. even she agrees its a waste</p>
<p>Status: Rejected.
Major: Chemical Engineering
GPA: 3.94
School: UCSB
Prereqs: All Complete.
ECs: Lots, and most were relevant to major.</p>
<p>A bit disappointed. I don’t really know what more I could’ve done.</p>
<p>Status: Accepted! (fall)
Major: College of Letters and Science (Economics- must petition for major first semester)
GPA: 3.8 (3.68 major)
School: Cerritos College
IGETC: DONE
Pre-Reqs: Finishing Calc 2.
TAP: None
Essays: 7 (a month of work - spoke about 2 years living in malaysia, poverty and want for civil service career)
ECs: President of Economics club, Economics Tutor, Produced short documentaries, environmental club, student government ( commissioner of budget and finance).
Other: Math Internship (paid), Air force internship (paid), worked part time most of the time.
Also Accepted: all UC’s except LA and SD, Csulb and CSUF.</p>
<p>Status: Accepted for Fall 2010
Major: EECS
GPA: 3.94
School: Diablo Valley College
IGETC: None
prereqs: all that core courses done by spring
TAP: None
Essays: Good I think so.
EC’s: None</p>
<p>Status: Accepted!
Major: English / College of Letters&Sciences
GPA: 3.7
School: Los Medanos College
IGETC: Complete Spring '10
Prereqs: 1 out of 4
TAP: None
Essays: ?
EC: Honors student, Green team member</p>