<p>So I am planning to apply to UC's for 2011 Fall, meaning I would have to apply around the end of this year.</p>
<p>By the end of Spring 2011 I will have 1 or 2 (I have to check again) more classes to take, so I was just planning to take those extra classes the Summer right before school started.But my friend told me that if I take summer classes right before Fall 2011, they do not count.</p>
<p>Is this true? Do I have to finish all my requirements by Spring? Why is it like this? By next summer I can finish everything, why do those not count?</p>
<p>Would slowing down a bit and taking 3 years look bad?</p>
<p>I have a 4.0 avg and by not taking a heavier load, I can guarantee a 4.0 till I transfer. </p>
<p>By taking 16 units a semester from now on, I can transfer by Spring, but I still got 2 classes left over. I really do not want to add on the load.</p>
<p>I can guarantee a 4.0 if I take 12 units and just go to school for one extra year, but I don’t know if that is worth it.</p>
<p>I was planning to take a heavy load in the summer, but I cannot because only 2 classes I need are available.</p>
<p>maybe you should ask yourself, am I missing something?</p>
<p>Mom just lost her job, I am helping her almost full time to help start up her new business so she doesn’t have to hire 1 extra person.</p>
<p>We are low on money and the cost benefit of me quitting my job and helping instead is way better.</p>
<p>I believe 12-16 units + help starting a business is more than enough.
Instead of taking 19 units like my friend, or 23 like another friend of mine, I am going to take a bit slower until we more more financially stable, so then when I do transfer, I can actually fully focus on studying.</p>
<p>Right… my attitude is totally wrong here.</p>
<p>Oh and trust me, those are not the only problems of mine, but as I stated in another thread, the worst as already passed. Which is why I am actually starting school and taking it seriously.</p>
<p>that is why they have online classes. You don’t necessarily have to sacrifice your working time in order to show up to classes. There are distance education programs at many CCCs if its not available as yours. Your best bet would be to try to finish up your coursework during at a school on the quarter system online if its too late to register for an online course at your school. You would be able to complete the coursework at your own pace.</p>
<p>By staying for a year at a CCC to take 2 more classes you are losing the opportunity to earn an extra year of income which could be gained by finding a way to fulfill these requirements. You have to ask yourself if it really is worth it to pay such a huge opportunity cost to take these 2 courses next year. Also, if you are really low on money the Blue&gold program would cover all your student fees. Most low income students at the UCs are given money for housing as well.</p>
<p>depending on what your major is, the opportunity cost of staying one extra year will cost you $40,000-50,000 in the long run. that’s what the average starting salary probably is with a BA or BS from a UC. </p>
<p>and plus, UCs also look at your workload along with your GPA. a dog can get a 4.0 while only taking 12-16 units. a person taking 19+ units per semester with a 3.8 is alot more impressive than a student with a 4.0 who only takes 12 units</p>
<p>but anyway, in special cases, UCs do allow you to complete your IGETC during the summer. I read that on their site. i don’t know which campuses or which majors tho. i’m sure you know you know how to use google and search for the answer</p>
<p>It seems that lots of engineering majors do actually take 3 years to transfer so I don’t feel as bad, but if taking on a heavier load looks better, then I actually might consider that over the easier route.</p>
<p>I just applied to the honors program. So honors program plus heavier load should be better then. Plus I like the argument for the opportunity cost, I definitely don’t want to be missing out on that money in my condition.</p>