<p>I looked everywhere, and I don't see anything for highschool grades. </p>
<p>Also, how strict is this reading composition requirement. I don't go to a calirfornia school, and I took one strictly writing class. Next spring, I'm taking a class that has some writing in it, but it is not focused on writing. Does that count?</p>
<p>And does anyone want to revise my essays? I'll revise yours.</p>
<p>No, highschool grades are not required or desired. </p>
<p>Some writing probably isn’t enough. The class has to be writing specific, like a class on how to write. If its a bio class that requires a paper, that doesn’t count. Did you pass any English AP exams?</p>
<p>Ehhh. I didn’t take any APs. I don’t really understand the point of two reading composition requirement. 1, that’s ok. But 2 terms? Haven’t I learned the basics of good writing in highschool.</p>
<p>Okay. And SAT subject test writing doesn’t count I guess.</p>
<p>But the problem is, if I take a random writing course and I don’t get into UC berkeley, then thats a whole credit wasted. I can take a writing course that has a social science aspect, but the thing is, that’ll be a waste, because I want a markets and management certificate if I don’t get into UC berk. And no classes under that department has legitimate writing components.</p>
<p>Also, can I take a writing course in the summer to satisfy the requirements? Or no. I read somewhere, that they don’t allow that.</p>
<p>Almost all American colleges require 2 semesters of English. This is pretty standard though the content breakdown varies a bit. Generally, this will be one course in freshman composition (writing) and a course in critical thinking (which includes reading comprehension and written responses).</p>
<p>You can send an email to someone in matriculation at each UC to ask which courses at your particular school would satisfy this requirement. But yes, you will need two. You can’t take them the summer right before your planned UC enrollment.</p>