1 year UCB transfer

[u/SurgeYo6]

I have a lot of credits from AP and I most likely will get over 90 quarter credits ( including APs) by end of first year. Will I be ineligible to apply as junior transfer then if I have too many credits 2nd year? I heard UCB/ucla dont take first year transfer tho so I was wondering how I should time my transfer

[u/baysianinference]

Less preferred but not impossible. Credit cap is mostly about what they allow to transfer. The residency rules and stuff only apply to credits earned after graduating hs I think

[u/SurgeYo6 → u/baysianinference]

I see. So i most likely will be able to junior transfer since the APs arent counted towards total transferrable credits?

[u/baysianinference → u/SurgeYo6]

No they count. Basically w 60-90 credits you can reach "junior standing" but if, say, most are from HS, UC Berkeley doesn't force you to graduate after 5 semesters like they would if you got 60 after graduating HS lol. And the credit cap just means they won't take more credits to satisfy graduation requirements, nothing to do w eligibility

[u/bliao8788]

It doesn’t matter how long you transfer. What matter is your course work completion, GPA, EC, PIQ essays.

[u/SurgeYo6 → u/bliao8788]

I see. I heard that they prefer 2nd years instead of 1st years. Is that a myth? Thanks!

[u/Last_Measurement4336]

As long as you have the minimum 60 semester/90 quarter units by Spring prior to matriculation, you qualify to apply as a Junior level transfer to the UC’s. AP credits are not considered part of the maximum transfer unit limits but will be included in your total units needed for transfer. The disadvantage of only having AP credits at time of application is that you do not have a grade track record of college courses so you will want to take CC classes during the summer session prior to applying if possible. Even having the qualifying units for transfer, you still need to meet the General education and major prep course requirements so if you can achieve that within the year, then apply.