@108Degrees I wasn’t waitlisted, but I was rejected with a 4.0 to soc with my reqs done. Did you have a lack of ECs as well? I’m thinking that’s why I got rejected, cuz I only had one real EC on my app. I don’t really mind b/c I got into my target school, UCLA, but I am still curious
@ericbadmon I did have excellent ECs, but my personal essay wasn’t coherent upon second read. So I spent a good amount of time describing myself, making a case for a second look. I also mentioned why UCB specifically was better suited for me (quoting interest in writing for dailycal, research at specific labs, etc) which you couldn’t do in the general UC app.
BTW I was rejected by UCLA (due to a missing pre-req) and appealed that and got accepted there as well. There I took responsibility for that and said will be more in charge of my academics going forward, etc.
Oh i forgot to mention i am from California community college lol and many of my friends who are too international got admitted to the same econ, even we took same classes… only guess W record… i wonder but anyway i will keep going forward!
Major: Computer Science
Accepted: UCI (TAG)
Waitlisted: UCB, UCSD
GPA: 3.49
IGETC: done by end of spring
Major Prereq’s: Done
Essays: 1 super-relevant to CS and personal life, others didn’t feel as strong
EC’s: Full-time student while part-time working and volunteering. CS program at Google @ Mountain View.
After a bit of reflection, I gained a bit of self-esteem and confidence in myself for being considered on the waitlist. I believe my 1 good essay + the fact I’m current cross-enrolled @ CS61A right now pushed me onto the waitlist. Gonna SIR to Irvine, but still hoping to get in to Berkeley!
conspiracy time - my portal shows 4 addresses again 0.o
@ucitag2018 I only have 2 addresses. I have only ever had 2 addresses but I don’t know if it even means anything lol. Did you have the 4 address thing during the regular admissions or is it just happening now? X_X
@CollegeBoot My portal would show 2-4 addresses on and off. 2 addresses at the start of March, 4 addresses leading up to admission letters, 2 afterwards, 4 at the time of writing my comment above, 2 as of now.
Haha so weird.
@ucitag2018 yeah I wonder why the system does that?? I wish time flew faster so that we know our decisions already
@108Degrees I don’t know if you would know this, but do you know of anyone who was admitted off the waitllist last year for chemistry? I applied as a Chemistry major to the College of Chemistry and just wanted to know my chances (I also have a 4.0 GPA). Thanks!!
@108Degrees I am also form CCC, and I got waitlist in Berkeley 2018 Fall by Psych major (I also have 4.0 GPA).
I would like to bounce ideas from current Psych students in Berkeley for writing my opt-in essay, is there any way to contact you for more information? 
How many people do you guys think were wait listed this year as transfers?
I have been lurking at the thread from last year for about an hour and I’m really glad to see there’s already one for this year. (feels great to hear from other people going through the same situation).
Major: Computer Science (L&S)
Waitlisted: UCB, UCI
Rejected: UCD
GPA: 3.53
IGETC: not completed
Major Prereq’s: Done (including CS61A which is not articulated at a lot of CC)
I have not heard from anyone else at my school who got waitlisted (same major as me that is). Lots of them just got straight rejected which gives me a tiny bit of hope. I’m currently working on the optional essay and will post any updates as I get them. UCB is my dream school since forever, hope this turns out well. Good luck to us all!
Would you happen to know how many people are on the waitlist last year because I wanna know my chances of getting off of the wait list. I also lurked on last years thread as well, lmaoo
@CollegeBoot I have to admit I have been looking for those statistics as well but there doesn’t seem to be any tangible data for the transfer wait list. I do want to say tho, looking at your profile I’d say you have good chances of getting off the wait list.
@CollegeBoot I am not sure. You should check out the UCB 2017 Transfer Waitlist thread. I know there were a lot of folks from various majors.
@degree1106 best way would be this forum. You can simply post your ideas or PM me, although PM may be disabled if you don’t have enough messages - may be time to start spamming a few threads 
Anyways, sent you a PM. Try responding and see if you are able to.
Thank you!
@108Degrees hey I was wondering if need to also incorporate the courses and our current grades for the classes I’m currently taking in that waitlist form that UC Berkeley has provided!
I’m creating this thread because I haven’t encountered a waitlist thread for UCB fall 2018 students.
Post here if you’ve been waitlisted.
I’m curious to see how large the waitlist pool is and obtain any helpful information to the waitlist process.
As for me,
Major: Political Science
Accepted: UCLA, UCSD, UCD, Cal Poly
Waitlisted: UCB
GPA: 3.4(overall) & 3.6(major)
IGETC and Major Prereqs: End of Spring
Essays: Essays were solid, which I feel contributed to being accepted or waitlisted.
Veteran, returned to school after 8 years
Feel free to post.
@Ramrod03 Tutor here
Major: Business Admin
Accepted: UCLA, UCI, UCR, USC, CAL POLY SLO, CSULB.
Waitlisted: UCB Haas
GPA: 4.0
IGETC: Done by the end of spring 18
Pre-reqs: Done fall 2017
Essays: Pretty good, spent over 4 months on them and had many current UCB and Haas students give me feedback.
@diane6239 I can relate to you. I have’t heard or read about ANYONE else being waitlisted for Haas EVER which does give me some hope.
I wish you all the best!
Major: Sociology
Accepted UCLA, UCSB, UCD
3.68 GPA
IGETC: completed by spring
ECs: Veteran, volunteer tutor, first gen
Major: Applied Math
Accepted: UCD, SFSU, CSUN, CSUEB, CSUS
Waitlisted: UCB
UC Transferable GPA: 3.2
Major GPA: 4.0
IGETC: completed by spring 2018
Major Prereq’s: completed by spring 2018
ECs: Math and english tutor… that’s about it. I also wrote about working full time, going to school, and having a child.
I am a re-entry student, full time worker, mom, and student. I wrote my personal statements on the challenge of balancing real life with school, and how my life experiences have impacted me. My low GPA was due to my first attempt at college over 10 years ago, so I wrote about how it is not indicative of my current academic abilities, and what changed in my life to get me here. I think my strong essays got me on the waitlist because I was expecting a rejection.
I have no idea what to put in a waitlist essay! Anyone want to share what they talked about?