<p>I, like the rest of my peer group, am still waiting on admit decisions from UCB and UCLA. I was wondering if it would be advantageous to do a summer session at UCB (probably for an upper div. linear algebra course). This question is probably more to anyone who has transferred as a math major and can comment on the pros vs. cons.</p>
<p>For new transfers like us, we are given the last priority registration once we transfer. So, our chances are low of getting in. Is it advantageous? Yes. It allows you to adjust to the campus during its low-traffic, low-student population season. </p>
<p>Summer session also cost more; so if cost is no matter to you then go for it.</p>
<p>Pros: Adjust to school campus when there isn’t as much students, get the feel of what classes will be like, and meet new people.</p>
<p>Cons: Hard for new transfers to enroll in summer and expensive</p>
<p>You should research the summer programs for admitted transfers; they allow for you to adjust to the new campus, meet with major advisers to draft a curriculum plan, meet professors, live on campus, etc etc, all without having to worry about the rush and cost of summer session. I’m a physics major and I’ve found that it will prove much more beneficial to take advantage of the summer transfer opportunities rather than to just sign up for classes.</p>