<p>I'm curious--I'm currently enrolled in a California Community College, with the intention to apply to UC Berkeley as a Rhetoric major this fall. </p>
<p>Does anyone know how difficult it is to transfer into this major? There are no major prerequisites available for this major at any community college, so it's sort of hard to grasp what classes one should take. </p>
<p>If you can, provide the average GPA of a Rhetoric major transfer. Honestly though, I just want some feedback regarding the difficulty of transferring into this major--any feedback would be wonderful.</p>
<p>Thanks SO much, and best of luck to all of you!</p>
<p>average GPA for admitted English Language/Literature majors is 3.7 (2009). Average GPA applied is 3.4 and average GPA enrolled is slightly below the admitted GPA. As for what classes to take, I would call a counselor for help with that one. Personally, I would at least follow the English plan which is on assist as you probably know (but I’m not a rhetoric major so dont take my word for the following the english plan thing).</p>
<p>My friend from high school transferred into Rhetoric and he said it was pretty easy to get in. I’m not completely sure about his stats, but I believe he had around a 3.6-3.8. As for pre-reqs, I believe one must be taken at Cal itself and the other one is rarely taught at CC’s, so you should be fine.</p>
<p>it’s not impacted, so you’re not admitted into the major, you’re admitted into L&S. As to what classes you should take, I’d recommend any humanities/social sciences/writing classes. Especially a philosophy or a critical thinking english comp class- those will have you analyzing and writing a lot of arguments. I think history classes are always valuable, and maybe a poly sci class that interests you. Also, if you have a school journal, write articles for that.</p>
<p>The average L&S GPA was around a 3.57, I think.</p>
<p>It does not matter. Cater yourself to your interests. If you have plans about a minor, prepare for that. If you’re really interested in rhetoric, pursue some non-academic related interests to highlight on your application in either the statements or EC portion.</p>
<p>You have a lot of freedom. Make the best of it.</p>