<p>I'm planning to attend CCSF this fall and have a goal of transferring to UC Berkeley in 2 years to get my degree in EECS. Does anyone have tips on what I should do to get accepted into UCB as a junior in 2 years. I'm currently planning to take the following courses:
Fall 2011
1. Calculus I – Math 110A (4)
2. Introduction to Programming: C++ – CS 110A (3)
3. General Biology – Bio 110A (5)
4. Intro to Academic Writing & Reading – Engl 93 (3)
Spring 2012
1. Calculus II – Math 110B (4)
2. Physics for Scientists & Engineers – Phys 4A (3)
3. Physics Lab for Scientists & Engineers – Phys 4AL (1)
4. University Reading & Composition Intensive – Engl 961A (6)
Summer 2012
1. Programming Fundamentals: C++ - CS 110B (3)
2. Introduction to Circuit Analysis – ENGN 20 (3)
Fall 2012
1. Calculus 3 – Math 110C (4)
2. Physics for Scientists & Engineers – Phys B (3)
3. Physics Lab for Scientists & Engineers – Phys BL (1)
4. Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking about Literature– Engl 1B (3)
Spring 2013
1. Linear Algebra & Differential Equations – Math 130 (5)
2. Data Structure & Algorithms: C++ - CS 110C (3)
3. Discrete Mathematics – Math 115 (3)
4. Physics Lab for Scientists & Engineers – Phys CL (1)
5. Physics for Scientists & Engineers – Phys C (3)</p>
<p>Does anyone have any suggestions of any other courses to take or find any problems with the current courses I am planning to take. Also does anyone know if I am likely to be able to get all these classes with the current budget cuts/class cuts in two years. What are some things I could do to increase my chances of transferring into UCB. All suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>try to get into TAP . get into EC</p>
<p>It will really help you if you take some classes which will count towards their “humanities” requirements. Not only will these easy classes pad your overall community college gpa, but they will get rid of some of the extra fluff after you transfer, which will make it easier to graduate from Cal in 2 years. I was admitted for Fall '11 EECS, and as I look at my schedules for the upcoming semesters, I am really regretting that I did not take more humanities classes, because these may cause my graduation to be delayed by a semester.
Your plan is almost identical to what I did, except that I haven’t taken data structures, because my community college only offers it every few semesters, and I took statics and dynamics(unnecessary, but I wanted to learn it).
Also, your Fall '12 plan would only be 11 units, but you need 12 to be full-time. I would try to stay full-time for each semester, unless you have some really good EC’s in place of those extra units. You could probably take data structures in Fall '12. Not only would this give you a full-time schedule for each semester, but it would avoid the troubles that come with having a semester off of computer programming, then trying to pick it back up. It looks like you’ve been to assist.org, which is good. Good luck!</p>
<p>Also, on the issue of getting into the classes, I would say this:
The further you get into a series, the easier it will be to get the classes. Even if you can’t get registered for a class, you should show up and ask the professor if you can stick around and take the place of someone who drops. This is especially true with classes at the beginning of a series (Calc I, Phys 4A, introductory CS). Just tell the professors that you realize that there will be at least a 60% drop rate, and you would like to be allowed to take a seat if one becomes available. You will definitely have to be aggressive, and don’t be afraid of approaching the profs. They have some power to bend the rules and let extra people in, especially for courses where they know that a lot of students will end up dropping anyways.
Also, go to ratemyprofessors . com it is a very helpful site.</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I’m a CCSF student and just got accepted to UC Berkeley for the Fall 2011 as a Computer Science major. Anyways you should take ALL the courses that are articulated with the major requirements. Along with that, try taking cs270 and math 115 (those are recommended courses I think). Talk to a cal rep about joining their TAP program. Get a high GPA. Aim for a 3.9ish to be safe-ish. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I’m also a CS major at CCSF and just got admitted to Berkeley for Fall 2011. ENGN 20 is not really required and don’t take CS 270 like what the guy above me said since it is not even transferable to Berkeley. The only thing I see wrong with your schedule is your classes for Spring 2013? It might be too overwhelming. You may want to plan ahead. Unless you’re a veteran or something with a priority registration, you may end up here in CCSF for 3 years anyway since most new students usually don’t get in the classes they need.</p>
<p>With all the the EECS admits piping in here, let me offer my 2c as well!</p>
<p>You seem to be pretty much on the right track. However be realistic about the time frame! To be competitive for EECS it is NEAR IMPOSSSIBLE (given the current budget cuts etc.) to do it in two years!! </p>
<p>Aim for 3 years. There are TONS of pre-reqs for engineering and you need to complete them ALL. I was told by my physics prof. that they are going to cut some offerings and offer one of the physics series course only ONCE a year. So, it’s not a pretty situation</p>
<p>I am an older student working 40-50 hrs a week and it took me 5 years before I could finally transfer. But I started in Fall 2006 when things were VERY different. I feel sorry for people who are starting out right now as the situation is really that bad. A friend of mine (also an engineering major) has not been able to get a chemistry class he requires for 2 semesters, and finally got in this spring. Begging and pleading with the professors has not worked because it was a lab class (as are all the Physics/chem series). Delayed his transfer by a whole year because this class is a pre-req for the “second semester chemistry” which he also needs!</p>
<p>@sgtbrecht - I know CS270 doesn’t transfer, but it is a related course. Getting in EECS has a lot to do with what makes you stand out. Trust me, I talked to a berkeley admissions officer about this. If he can fit cs270 in his schedule, it wouldn’t hurt. Just dont make it a priority, but it wouldn’t be of any negative effect if you do take it.</p>
<p>From the looks of it, he probably won’t be able to squeeze it in. At this point, it is hard to really make yourself super competitive compared to the other applicants. I see you’re choosing C++ as your programming choice, but UC Berkeley recommends Java. Both will work, but Java is recommended, so I suggest switching that up too.</p>
<p>I think ill revise my schedule by changing my programming choice to java and adding el eng 20 which I heard I can take through the concurrent enrollment program at ccsf. I’ll also move CS 11C back a semester. Someone told me that I must have 60 units to transfer to uc berkeley, does anyone know if this is true. I will have the 60 units I need but eng 93 and eng 96 are not uc courses so I believe I will have 55 units. Does anyone know if this requirement exists and if I can use AP credit(that I have from AP Micro and Macro) to satisfy this requirement or if UCB will accept the lower level English credit? Thanks. All help is appreciated.</p>
<p>Fall 2011
- Calculus I – Math 110A (4)
- Introduction to Programming: Java– CS 111A (3)
- General Biology – Bio 110A (5)
- Intro to Academic Writing & Reading – Engl 93 (3)</p>
<pre><code> Total Semester Units – 15 Units
Total UC Units – 12 Units
Total Units – 15 Units
</code></pre>
<p>Spring 2012
- Calculus II – Math 110B (4)
- Physics for Scientists & Engineers – Phys 4A (3)
- Physics Lab for Scientists & Engineers – Phys 4AL (1)
- University Reading & Composition Intensive – Engl 961A (6)</p>
<pre><code> Total Semester Units – 14 Units
Total UC Units – 23 Units
Total Units – 29 Units
</code></pre>
<p>Summer 2012
- Programming Fundamentals: Java - CS 111B (3)
- Interpretation of Systems & Signals – EL ENG 20 (4)
(EL ENG 20 taken at UCB through CCSF Concurrent Enrollment Program)</p>
<pre><code> Total Semester Units – 6 Units
Total UC Units – 29 Units
Total Units – 35 Units
</code></pre>
<p>Fall 2012
- Calculus 3 – Math 110C (4)
- Physics for Scientists & Engineers – Phys B (3)
- Physics Lab for Scientists & Engineers – Phys BL (1)
- Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking about Literature– Engl 1B (3)
- Data Structure & Algorithms: Java- CS 111C (3)</p>
<pre><code> Total Semester Units – 14 Units
Total UC Units – 43 Units
Total Units – 49 Units
</code></pre>
<p>Spring 2013
- Linear Algebra & Differential Equations – Math 130 (5)
- Discrete Mathematics – Math 115 (3)
- Physics Lab for Scientists & Engineers – Phys CL (1)
- Physics for Scientists & Engineers – Phys C (3)
Total Semester Units – 12 Units
Total UC Units – 55 Units
Total Units – 61 Units</p>
<p>— I would also like to take a AC course to satisfy the UC Berkeley American Cultures Humanities requirement, but I can’t seem to find room to take it, does anyone have any suggestions on this as well?–</p>
<p>Yes, 60 units is REQUIRED. It is an automatic rejection if it is not satisfied.<br>
Read here for the other requirements
[University</a> of California - California community college transfers](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/transfer/requirements/community-college/index.html]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/transfer/requirements/community-college/index.html)</p>