<p>I'm an anthropology major hoping to transfer into UCLA for fall '10. There are 4 pre-req classes for this major for UCLA, one being Culture and Communication. This class isn't available at any of the community colleges near me (I'm not even sure if any CC offers an equivalent). It's being offered this summer at UCLA but it costs about $1500. </p>
<p>My questions are...
How much of an advantage would I have over other anthro majors applying by taking this class?
Is it worth it? Or should I just take other classes at my CC?</p>
<p>What CC are you at? I guarantee one of the bigger CC’s will offer it. Which anthro class are you looking to take? El Camino College in Torrance has a huge Anthro dept. If you don’t want to spend the money, I would recommend waiting till you transfer to do anything at UCLA. If you have the money and don’t care, then why not go for it?</p>
<p>I’m at SMC and I’ve checked El Camino, GCC, LACC, and PCC :(</p>
<p>I’m not loaded or anything and it’s possible with some parental prodding to pay for it, but if it’s not THAT significant of a benefit for me to take it…I’d rather spend $60 on a CC class haha.</p>
<p>no way… summer session is not gonna cost that much, even if you are trying to enroll before your official UC student stance. 4unit x 222 = $ 888 and some extra for reg, activities…, etc. If the money you spent < the value you put in for having nicely laid out course schedule for the following years, then go for it.</p>
<p>I went to UCLA’s summer school last summer still being a CC student.
Personally, I spend probably around 2,500.
Due to rooming, books, food expenses, gas, fun expenses, and etc.
I mean it’s freakin’ Westwood. I should of commuted but whatevers…
Expect to pay a lot of money if you do find a place to stay.
Let me tell you something, the professors at UCLA are pretty brutal.
Since it’s summer, the lectures are soo rushed. CRITICAL graders as well!<br>
I mean you have to really keep up.
But anyways yeah. I personally had fun and learned what it was like to be at LA.
Students there are pretty lame. Nerdssss whom have been sheltered throughout high school.
That’s a totally different story.
But yeah, I was so sure that I was going to get a C in the class, but managed to pull of a B (which by the way is horrible as well). Totally killed my perfect GPA. </p>
<p>But I was on the same boat you as well.
I took a class at LA for a missing pre-req.
I’m hoping that this class will some what be an advantage that other applicants do not have (Communication Major)
My honors counselor told me that it would be a great advantage, but I can’t really say…
I’ll update on April for UCLA.</p>
<p>But yeah. I wouldn’t really stress about your major at UCLA.
I believe the anthropology admission rate was like 60-70%; which is reallly high.
Definitely not an impacted major.
So having 3 pre-reqs (Cultural, Physical, and Arch.) are pretty ideal.
If I were you I wouldn’t spend that extra $1500, especially for a non impacted major.</p>
<p>That’s true that anthro isn’t half as competitive as communications. I think I’ll just take GPA booster this summer at CC instead of that class. If anything, if I get into UCLA I might take a summer class then to adjust myself to university classes. </p>
<p>Hope this thread helped other people in my situation!</p>
<p>Hey, I’m a junior in high school now, I was just wondering how difficult/fun it is for high school seniors to take UCLA summer classes? I’m from out of state and I’m worried about not having much to do for 6 weeks during the program, especially since I’ll be living there…</p>
<p>I would advise against that sort of thing. The grades you receive at UCLA will be with you for your entire college career. Even if you are the smartest high school junior in your school, you will still lack the educational base to compete with UC-level college students in any UCLA class. That will assure you a low grade, which will be a constant anchor on your GPA.</p>
<p>If you really want to get some college credits this summer, try taking some classes at a CC. While the GPA warning still applies, CC courses will have comparatively lower competition and it will cost a hell of a lot less money for the exact same units. Honestly, unless you are already enrolled in a UC and want UC GPA credit for your courses, there is absolutely no reason to spend the money to take summer school at a UC.</p>
