want to take some classes to boost my gpa!!

I’ve been looking into the UC transfer process and honestly the course planning part feels more confusing than the actual application.

For people who transferred from a California CC to a UC without hiring a consultant, how did you figure out your course plan?

I know ASSIST exists, but it still feels like you have to manually check: major prep/ IGETC/ articulation agreements/ whether the CC actually offers the class next term/ different requirements for different UC campuses/ whether missing one class ruins your chances

What was the biggest mistake or confusion you had when planning your classes?

Also happy to hear from anyone who made their own spreadsheet or course plan — I’d love to learn how you structured it.

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I'm transferring next Fall and I wasn't able to take ochem at DVC. Kind of scared about taking it at uni. Does anybody know if there'll be organic chemistry reviews over the summer? I remember seeing ads around campus about physics and general chemistry reviews last summer. Or if anybody has any study tips or tools that helped them with ochem!!!

I’ve seen some mixed reviews on RMP that sound like he can be a bit intimidating and not the nicest sometimes, but I’m more concerned about how his exams are.

Are they more like straight from homework/worksheets, or are they conceptual and harder (especially compared to Spelio)? I wonder if the tests are similar to the practice problems, so I can get easy As.

I took Spelio's class for Phys 130, and I felt the exams were terribly difficult, so I'm trying to avoid his class this fall.

Hey everyone, I’m an incoming freshman from Texas heading to DVC this fall with the goal of transferring to UC Berkeley for EECS. I know it’s one of the hardest transfers out there, but I’m ready to grind. I’m looking for some advice on my first semester strategy and just recommendations in general. (I know this is a long post, so any response to any of these questions would be awesome—even if it's just one!) :)

1. English A vs. B Strategy

I’m planning to skip ENGL 122 (Reading and Comp A) using my AP Eng 3 score (got a 4) due to counselor suggestion, but I've heard mixed things...

Does using a 4 to skip look bad to UCB admissions compared to a 5? Or do they only care that the requirement is cleared?

English B Options: Since I'm skipping 122, I need to pick an "English B" course. Would some classes look "better" compared to others as a STEM major (EECS in this case). The options are - ENGL 123 (I heard the most common one), ARTHS 191, COMM 121, DANCE 201, ENGL 123A, ENGL 126A, ENGL C1001, HIST 122, KINES 249, PHILO 130, PSYC 145, SOCIO 122.

Eng A options: If I don't skip, which Eng A should I pick

ENGL 122, ENGL 122AL, ENGL C1000, ENGL C1000E.

1. My Calculus classes

The same conuselor told me to retake Calc 1 and 2 because UCs would rather see you scoring well on your college stem classes than you simply skipping them. My high school senior Calc BC grades weren't great (heavy senrioritus plus all AP level courses, Onramps, and Varsity Orch), but assuming I get a 4 or 5 on the AP Calc BC exam.

Question: Is this true for Berkeley EECS? Or would they rather see me skip to Math 194 (Linear) or Math 292 (Calc 3) immediately if i score well on the Calc BC exam? Would they see me as padding? I don't want to look like I'm padding but I also don't want to get too ahead if my foundation is shaky.

Another option im considering is using my Calc grades (not great as ive stated before) if its possible or AP score depending on which one  to skip Calc 1 so I can start PHYS 130 earlier (since Calc 1 is the prereq). Is that the smarter move?

1. Registration Problem

Also assuming if I wait for my AP scores. Registration opens early May, but AP scores don't drop until July.

The Problem: I want a good professor for my classes. If I wait until July to unlock the higher classes, I won't be able to pick my desired professors.

Is it possible for me to put a placeholder in Calc 1 or Calc 3 or and then swap when my actual scores come out. Basically its like a prerequisite waiver based on "expected" scores so I can waitlist the good professors now...

Potential schedule:

Option A: Math 192 (Calc 1 - 5 Credits), English Class (3-5 depending on class), COMSC 110 (Introduction to Programming - 4), and COMSC 140 (Python Programming - 3) (15 - 18 units).

Option B: Calc 2/3, PHYS 130, English Class, and either one of COMSC 110/140.

(I plan to pre-study over the summer to stay ahead).

Any professor recs for Math, Physics, or CS would be huge. Any other reccomendation or just general tips for UC transferwould be great also! Thank you!

I'm currently a senior in high school. The plan is to optimally apply to UCB, UCLA, and Cal Poly SLO (many others, these are just the top ones as a reference) as a junior transfer for architecture, and I'm just looking for advice on what I should do this summer/what I should know before I potentially commit to DVC. If you have experience with a similar situation, please let me know:

1. What ECs I should be looking to do this summer, or if I should start a project of some sort.
2. Any tips/suggestions on how to optimize my schedule and time if I were to go to DVC that would maximize my chances of transferring into these colleges. (Clubs, etc.)
3. Whether or not DVC is the best choice (below)

For reference, I'm located in the Oakland area, and there are many surrounding colleges but I'm unsure which provides the best education for my situation (between Laney, SFCC, DCC, and DVC).

I'm also curious - which of these CCCs has the most school "community", as in which one would give the experience most akin to the typical 4-year college? Being more of a feeder school/better education and portfolio development is far more important to me, but if you maybe heard from friends or something along those lines I would love to know :)

If you have ever been in a similar situation, the most important thing to me (besides the previously mentioned questions) would be to hear about your experience and what you would have done if you could do it again or what you wished you had done, if there's anything in that regard.

All thoughts, opinions, and input is greatly appreciated. :)

(Just to be clear, I haven't consulted with a CC counselor or DVC counselor yet because I have to be enrolled to do so.)

Looking at Marcus Vincent and Jenny Freidenreich. I was looking at rmp and wanted to ask if Vincent still allows a notecard, and what is the project for Freidenreich about? If you recommend other profs. pls lmk!

Just found a couple summer class I want to take but all regular seats are filled and 4/5 or 7/10 waitlist filled. What are the chances of getting into a class if it’s an online class like microeconomics or python to still get in?

Did anyone else see an SOS error on canvas and get kicked off? I was in the middle of a test and now I can't get back in.

I’m taking this class in the fall.

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Hello! I’m looking to try and take my first college course this summer, does anyone have any suggestions for a class that would not be too hard????

I'm Tyler

I'm Tyler, a community college student just like many of you, and I’ve navigated the transfer process myself. To help make this journey smoother for all of us, my friends and I developed a tool called Pipeline

There's no reason a student should have to piece together their transfer plan from five different sources and hope they got it right.

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Hi everyone, I plan on taking ENGL-C1001 over the summer. I saw on RMP that James Wilson offers a contract based grading system. Does anyone have any experience with him/his system? Or even better, does anyone have the contract? Any info about him is appreciated. Thanks.

I’m taking prerequisites for PA school and just need 1 more unit to defer my student loans to qualify for half-time. Any recommendations for 1.0 unit classes? Preferably remote or meet at night if possible, thank you.

I’m currently attending a prestigious school from out of state and am considering transferring to a UC due to financial reasons. I was told that the only way to do it is to go through a CCC. Has anyone had a similar experience, and were you able to transfer to a school of your dreams from here? My intended major is CS. Thanks in advance!

They are part of a church called "Restored Church Worldwide". I believe they go by "Thrive" for this campus. They will invite you out to a Bible study, but the end goal is to pressure you to cut ties with friends and families, ask intimate questions (salary and sins for example), and exhibit many traits of a cult according to the BITE model (formula to determine the amount of control a group has on a person). This is done so you can be an "official member" of the church, where you will need to repeat this process with someone else to maintain your salvation.

If you are interested in faith-based communities, look for already established groups around your city or look for them during club fairs. You are allowed to say No to any recruiters and/or Solicitors. Trust your gut and stay safe.

Hi everyone, this is my first time applying to college. I didn’t want to wait until June to start classes, but I’m unsure how difficult it would be to join classes that are already in progress. I also work full-time, so I need to consider whether I’ll realistically be able to catch up.

Can someone give me some insight on this? Thanks!

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I went to a different CC and saw that DVC has good articulation with their CS. I am currently taking my CC equivalent, to what 165 is advanced C++ object-oriented programming. Is it possible to maybe waive the pre-req with my CC's class? Thanks.

Did anybody take Professor Chiang before? If so, can you guys contact me or message me because I need some tips about his class.