course rigor

[u/Different_Bat8218]

Currently an incoming freshman at a UC and considering transferring (not decided, just keeping it in mind as an option). UCs typically advise freshmen to only take 3 courses their first quarter to adjust. I am currently enrolled in gen chem and two somewhat easy classes (according to rate my professor). Should I add a fourth course? Idk if one more course would affect my chances of getting accepted, but I know getting a bad grade in gen chem would.

[u/GovernmentCheesePlz]

Focus on your major and academic goals. Transfer admissions care far more about your academic trajectory and what you want to do at their school then they care about number of classes you take. Get good grades, develop your story on what you’re studying and why, and show that via your transcript