<p>So i currently have 27 units. I want to apply to the TAG program for UCSB, but it says 30 units are needed in order to be eligible. Does this mean i have to have 30 units by the end of Fall? Or by September 30th? </p>
<p>If so, is there any way i can get 3 more units in quickly?
Has anyone dealt with this before and what is the best course of action in this case? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>From UCSB’s TAG information: “Applicants must have completed 30 UC-transferable semester units (excluding AP/IB/A Level units) prior to TAG submission.”</p>
<p>Unfortunately, the 30 units need to be completed by the time you submit your TAG. </p>
<p>See if there are any summer classes you could add into at any local CC- some have three week sessions starting soon.
Many CC’s have a “credit by examination” policy, but it is usual not well-known. If you cannot find anything online about such, I would go ask in person. Example: You are familiar with basic psychology, and take an examination to try and earn credit for psychology 101. </p>
<p>There is a similar thread titled “Short 1 credit!” on this first page that deals with a similar scenario for also the UCSB TAG and being short units. Some great insight if you read through it. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! I tried to find any online classes open at this time and i think it’s too late to enroll in any /:
Also, are the credits by examination UC transferrable?</p>
<p>Some schools offer shorter classes in the fall, like 5 week classes or something like that. They are usually late-start classes at least at my cc, but I’ve seen some “early-end” ones too. See if your school offers this option, and you might finish another 3 units by the time of application.
Or, if your finances will allow, you could take a class at a UC in the summer. Many allow visiting students to take classes, and summer session II hasn’t started yet (at least at UCI - don’t know about the others, but I’d imagine they are at least similar).
Sorry I didn’t know a lot of details, but who knows, maybe you can find something that works for you! :)</p>