<p>I am currently an engineering/premed student at Antelope Valley College. When I was accepted into UCLA TAP spring 2008, I had already finished all but 1 of my general ed classes. Being an engineering/premed major, the classes that I have left to finish consist of upper division math, physics, chem and biology. The dilemma with this situation is that the classes offered as honors at AVC each semester all seem to be entry level (101/102) arts/humanities/social science classes. The program does allow two honors options (turning a regular class into an honors class by doing an extra project) out of the six required honors classes. I can still finish two honors classes by doing options (finished one last spring), but I fear that if I add on these four extra honors classes, my unit count will be too high for any UC to accept me. I don't want to push back my graduation because everyone's putting pressure on me to finish these classes.</p>
<p>So, my question is -- Does completing TAP guarantee admission into UCLA? AVC says it has 100% acceptance for those who are TAP certified, BUT....I've noticed that a lot of users in this forum say you don't need TAP. I am more inclined to believe this since I know someone who was TAP certified and was rejected. </p>
<p>Are there an suggestions on what I should do?</p>
<p>It isn’t guaranteed admission. It is guaranteed priority consideration. I have heard from counselors and previous UCLA students that it gives a person between a 80%- 90% chance of getting accepted. </p>
<p>It depends on your major but sometimes TAP isn’t needed. I would think if you had an impacted major TAP would help you more than hurt you. </p>
<p>You need a minimum of 60 semester units to apply but from my understanding if you are over 60 units the remaining units will be counted as credit towards graduation. Don’t quote me on that though.</p>
<p>I’m not sure what the percentage of acceptance is if the program isn’t completed. They don’t have a specific benefit outlined to those who only complete half of the req. However, you’ve still finished a majority of honors course so it will look better than someone who hasn’t taken any honors courses. </p>
<p>If it is possible I would try to complete the program.</p>
<p>The unit limit rule only applies if you’re transferring from a university. If you’re transferring from a community college, you can have a billion units and it won’t matter. They’ll only let 70 transfer, the rest will get axed (but you’ll still get credit for some). I had over 100 and I still got in everywhere I applied… without TAG or TAP. Some of the community colleges in CA are very small and don’t offer any honors courses at all. UCLA does not give preference to certain CCCs because of their programs. TAG/TAP/Honors helps, but the most important thing you can do is finish all your prereqs and get good grades.</p>