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I really need to take this class this fall, and this is the only class that fits my schedule since it's online. Has anyone taken his online class? What is it like? I'm very worried after seeing the reviews. How is the exam structured? Is it on paper or online? I'm trying to study in advance so I can get an A in this class. I desperately need an A in this class. Thanks in advance

I really need this class. It's in-person and a night class

I had a rough summer and got a C in Calc 3 due to family responsibilities. I'm taking Calc 4, linear algebra, physics, and differential equations this fall. I'm studying in advance to get all A's. Will I still have a good chance of getting in if I have a strong upward trend this fall? GPA is around 3.7 to 3.8

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to apply as a California community college transfer for UCLA Electrical Engineering, and I have a question about prerequisites after submitting the TAU.

By the time I submit my TAU, I'll have completed almost all of the articulated prerequisites. I'll still have one chemistry course, two physics courses, and Circuit Analysis planned for winter/spring, and I'll finish all of them before the end of spring.

My community college also doesn't offer articulated equivalents for:

EC ENGR 2 (Physics for Electrical Engineers)

EC ENGR 3 (Introduction to Electrical Engineering)

EC ENGR M16 (Logic Design of Digital Systems)

My GPA should be around 3.92 by the time I apply.

Given this, what do you think my chances are of getting into UCLA EE? Has anyone been admitted in a similar situation? Does UCLA generally understand when a community college simply doesn't offer certain articulated courses, and is it okay to have a few prerequisites planned after the TAU as long as they're completed before transfer?

I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm 16 years old and currently attending a California community college. If everything goes according to plan, I'll transfer when I'm 18 to study Electrical Engineering, so I'd only be paying UC tuition for my last two years.

Even though it's only two years, it's still a significant amount of money as an international student, so I've been wondering if it's really worth it in the long run.

Right now, the UCs I'm mainly considering are UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and UC Davis.

One thing I worry about is that I might not be able to stay in the U.S. permanently. If I eventually have to leave and work in another country, would having a degree from one of those UCs make a noticeable difference compared to earning the same EE degree from a CSU?

For those of you who have graduated or are working in industry:

• Did the UC name help you get interviews or better opportunities?
• If you work internationally or know people who do, are UC schools generally more recognized than CSU schools?
• If you were in my situation, would you still choose a UC over a CSU, considering I'd only be paying for two years?

I'm trying to decide whether the extra cost is a worthwhile investment or if I'd get similar career outcomes from a CSU.

I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences. Thanks!

This quarter has been horrible. My dad and mom have both had serious health issues, and I couldn't be with them because I'm an international student at a community college. I had dreaded my mom being diagnosed with diabetes ever since my dad almost passed away from severe high blood sugar. but it happened. Now, both of them are in such poor health and I couldn't help but feel so depressed over the past few weeks worrying about them, whether I should just give up everything and go back. It became very difficult to concentrate on my studies and I honestly don’t know what to do now with this horrible ugly C on my transcript.

I'm a good student, never struggled with math, and this is probably the lowest grade I've ever gotten in my entire life. I can take Calc 2 again this fall and get an A. Would it help? There are still math classes left, and I'm planning to finish most of them this fall and get As. Also, physics and chem. I really want to go to Berkeley or UCLA, but at this point, it looks like I'm just lying to myself to convince myself that I still have a chance of getting in. Most importantly, do I still have a reasonable chance at other UCs? UCSD/UCD/UCSC/UCSB/UCR/UCM and SJSU? I fucking hate myself for letting this happen and this is the most stupid shit I've ever done

I really need some advice and appreciate it if anybody could give me some help, any is appreciated(application,piqs,ecs)

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping to get some honest advice from current Berkeley ECE students, engineering transfers, or anyone familiar with the transfer admissions process.

I'm planning to apply to UC Berkeley's Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) major for Fall 2026, and I've been feeling pretty anxious about my course timeline.

One thing that makes my situation a little unusual is that I enrolled at my community college a quarter later than originally planned. Because of that, I've had to fit the entire transfer preparation sequence into a shorter timeline than many students.

During my first year, I focused heavily on foundational courses such as C++, Data Structures, Calculus, and the Reading & Composition requirements. As a result, many of my advanced engineering and science courses are taking place closer to my application year.

By the time I submit my application, I will have completed courses such as calculus, programming, data structures, English, and the first courses in my physics and chemistry sequences. However, several important major-preparation courses will still be listed as in progress or planned, including:

• Physics B and Physics C
• 2 Chemistry courses
• Linear Algebra
• Differential Equations
• Circuit Analysis

All of these courses will be completed by the end of Spring 2026, before transfer enrollment.

For extracurriculars, I enjoy building small hardware and software projects in my free time. For example, I built a voice-controlled bedside assistant that can control lights and play music automatically.

My concern is that Berkeley admissions will only have grades for the earlier portions of my coursework when evaluating my application, while many of the advanced math, physics, chemistry, and engineering classes will still be in progress.

I'm not looking for false reassurance

I would genuinely appreciate honest feedback from people who have been through the Berkeley Engineering transfer process.

• Is it common for successful Berkeley ECE transfers to still have several required courses in progress when they apply?
• Does enrolling a quarter late and therefore having more coursework in progress significantly hurt an application?
• How complete was your major preparation when you submitted your application?
• Is there anything else I should be doing to strengthen my application?

For context, I'm expecting to apply with a GPA above 3.9 and will complete all required preparation by the end of Spring 2026.

Berkeley ECE has been my goal for a long time, and I would be very grateful for any advice or experiences you can share. Thank you for your time.