<p>So I got accepted to Berkeley, but to Spring 2012 admission.
It says I'm eligible for UC Berkeley Extension Fall Program for Freshmen.
Exactly what happens when I enroll to this program?
I was extremely elated at first when I saw the word "Congratulations", but now I am worried whether this program is worth going to Berkeley.
I will be talking to my counselor and doing some research online, but if anyone knows what's up with this program, please comment.
Also, if you got into Spring 2012, leave a comment :D
Edit: Also, Do I enroll in regular UC Berkeley classes after the first year (Spring + FPF)?</p>
<p>Same here =/</p>
<p>exact same here; I saw Congratulations and was happy, and then “Spring 2012” and was confused. Looking at last years’ admissions pages, it looks like Economics majors or applicants to the College of Letters and Sciences were the most likely to get deferred admission.</p>
<p>I’m a senior in high school with 2290 SAT, 4.0 GPA, 60 UC college credits from attending community college while in high school (enough for my AA), excellent extra-curriculars (student member of School Board, school leadership, etc.), good essays and I’m sure good recommendations. I can’t help but wonder where I went wrong.</p>
<p>I’ll have to call UC Berkeley when Spring Break’s over to ask about appealing and perhaps where I was lacking such that I was deferred.</p>
<p>I’m just confused about whether Spring 2012 at Berkeley would be a better choice than Fall 2011 attendance at UCLA or USC.</p>
<p>Hello, I’m a current UC Berkeley student that was admitted for Spring 2011 so I have a good idea of how you guys are feeling, etc etc. First off… congratulations on getting into Berkeley 
Regardless of whether you got in for the fall or spring semester, it is an accomplishment nonetheless seeing as so many qualified applicants were rejected this year. I know that you guys might be feeling a bit discouraged by this and trust me, it hurt my pride like crazy when I found out I was a spring admit last year, but in all honesty, being a spring admit and enrolling in the FPF program (which I will explain later) was really a blessing in disguise. Anyways on to any questions you guys may have…</p>
<p>As a spring admit, you basically have 3 choices for fall 2011. You can either attend a community college, travel/play/work/don’t do anything, or enroll in the FPF program.
The FPF program is a program designed specifically for spring admits. You will be taking classes with fellow spring admits in classrooms off campus and have a much more limited class choice. The classes are also smaller than on-campus classes. But this isn’t too big of a problem because as you’ll find out when you get to college, classes are not everything. There are so many other things going on all the time that while school/classes are important, there are so many other things that take up time as well. Through these classes though, you are still able to fulfill requirements needed in order to graduate and such so you will in no way be behind. But, class choice is indeed limited and you cannot take chemistry which can be a bummer if you are a science major. FPF classes are generally easier than classes on campus though and because of that it can definitely give you a GPA boost and help you ease into the college scene better. If you guys have any intention of enrolling in Berkeley, I would turn in the enrollment form for FPF asap. Spots fill up quickly and it’s better to lose your $100 deposit than be unable to enroll in this program.</p>
<p>So yeah, that’s about as basic as I could get with the spring admit/FPF program. And really, I understand that this might be discouraging for you guys and you probably don’t understand why you were deferred to spring 2012. I had a 2240, 4.26 GPA, great ECs, lots of awards, accepted into UCLA, UCSD, all other UCs and many other private schools, so I really was appalled when I found out I was a spring admit. Especially considering the fact that I knew other “less qualified” applicants who had gotten in as fall admits. But because Berkeley was always a top choice of mine, I put my pride aside to come here and have no regrets at all. Berkeley is an amazing school (really, IT IS and I’m not just being biased because I go here) and being a spring admit did not hinder me in any way. I was able to make friends, join clubs, and have tons of fun my fall semester as a spring admit. And besides, no one really care or knows who’s a spring admit or fall admit. Those that do care are ******bags anyways.
So yeah, if Berkeley is a top choice for you, do not let this spring admit business hinder your decision in any way!</p>
<p>If you guys have any other questions, I would refer to visscitude’s spring admit thread. It is extremely helpful and goes into greater detail than I did 
Feel free to message me or leave a comment if you have any questions for me as well! I’ll do my best to respond in a timely manner.
Congrats again guys and good luck making a decision!</p>
<p>Hi! I was also accepted spring admit. I just want to ask though. Do the acceptances to spring included in the 22-25% acceptance rate Cal?</p>
<p>I think you’re asking, "Does UC Berkeley count “spring acceptance"s when it calculates its admissions rate, which is 22-25%?” I have no idea whether or not they do.</p>
<p>Hi! I know this isn’t exactly the topic, but I wasn’t admitted for Fall nor Spring. I am wondering though if any Spring admission places open up later, or if there is any possibility for me to enter in Spring 2012? If anyone has any information on this, I would really appreaciate it. </p>
<p>Believe me guys, not being admitted at all is way more dissapointing than being admitted for Spring, take a semester off and enjoy life.</p>
<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>I was a spring admit for spring 2011, so this was my first semester at cal. I didn’t get into the FPF program because I waited too long to register, so I stayed at home and took community college courses for fall semester.
If you have any questions about spring-admit related things, feel free to message me!</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/319367-ask-vicissitudes-spring-admits-faq-included.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/319367-ask-vicissitudes-spring-admits-faq-included.html</a></p>
<p>^that helps alot.
I just was accepted to Berkeley for the Spring Semester as well, and reading 2039457 pages of that forum made me feel good. lawls. :D</p>
<p>I got accepted to UC San Diego and Davis for Fall 2011, as well as NYU for Fall. As for Berkeley, I’m a Spring 2012 admit.
If I did not get accepted to Berkeley, I would’ve chose NYU. But, I plan on attending community college until January.</p>
<p>Us Spring admits are Berkeley students. Don’t hesitate to tell someone that you got into Berkeley. We did.</p>
<p>Any other Spring admits, don’t mind adding me so that we can communicate regarding our situation.</p>
<p>Congratulations to the Spring Admits! Remember, Berkeley thinks you are so great that despite the campus being practically full, a space will be made to squeeze you in!</p>
<p>If you are interested in the Fall Program for Freshmen, sign up fast: [Prospective</a> Students — Fall Program for Freshmen — UC Berkeley Extension](<a href=“http://extension.berkeley.edu/fpf/prospective/]Prospective”>http://extension.berkeley.edu/fpf/prospective/). The program fills up very quickly.</p>
<p>Housing is not guaranteed for FPF students, but maybe around half of the FPF students will get on-campus housing. If you do not get on-campus housing, there are resources from the university for finding off-campus housing.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Debating between fall admission to UCLA or Spring admission to Berkeley doing the FPF program. Is there much difference in the Freshman experience at Berkeley if you are an FPF student. I would live on campus if I can get housing, but I want to feel like everybody else, not like a second class student. If that’s the case I’ll go UCLA.</p>
<p>I got accepted into UCLA and as a spring admit to Berkeley. Both schools are great but I have always preferred Berkeley. I agree with Bearguy, I don’t want to feel like a second class student. I am definitely choosing UCLA if I don’t get into the FPF program, but if I do, I am wondering whether the program is worth choosing UC Berkeley. Plus, housing is not guaranteed and that just makes me nervous. People usually make friends through dorms and I feel like I would not be going through the typical college experience. The downside is that we have to submit the SIR before the confirmation of housing.</p>
<p>Spring admit and sent in my SIR and doing the FPF program! </p>
<p>I know some people were a little miffed that they got a spring and not a fall admit. But i seriously think that all this does is prove how Berkeley actually cares for its students. Spring admits are the people who are just as good as fall admits and that is why Berkeley is offering us the option to go there. Instead of straight up rejecting us for whatever reason, Berkeley is trying to make sure that whoever is qualified to go can go. I would take a school like that any day over a school who would say no to me because of a numbers game. </p>
<p>I 100% encourage you to go to Berkeley if you are a spring admit. Im going. I love Berkeley for giving us this opportunity that we truly have earned. Don’t let a silly word like “spring” deter you from choosing Berkeley. I hope to see you all there! :D</p>
<p>Hey CalBearGrr! I am a UC Berkeley spring 2012 admit, and I too am planning on taking community college classes in the fall. I have a couple questions. Is it hard to get housing in the fall? Is it hard to adjust into the social life at cal (can you still join clubs, etc in the fall?)? What was your overall experience? Thanks, and any info will be helpful!</p>
<p>Hello! I saw your post from years ago (haha) about how you didn’t do FPF and you were open to questions. I don’t plan on doing FPF either, and I’m worried about starting in the Spring and being able to play “catch-up” in terms of friendships and clubs. I plan on taking cc classes in the fall. When I was looking over the dorm registration application, there is no spring only option. If I start in the spring, would i have to pay for dorming in the fall as well, even though I won’t be there?</p>
<p>If I can answer your question booklover27, there will be an application for Spring-only housing sometime around October. You won’t have to pay for fall housing if you won’t be there.</p>
<p>hey any updates for your situation?
i am in the same exact boat as you</p>
<p>@booklover27</p>