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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unless he majors in Economics (not Bus Economics) or another non-STEM pathway with a low threshold of required coursework, he’s not graduating from UCLA in three  years, much less two years, unless he takes a min. of four classes in summer sesh. The AP credits are only relevant for a first year writing and math requirements (classes he’ll likely be required to take will have satisfied those requirements anyway), foreign language requirement (there’s value in that), and filling in any sub-180 unit gaps once he’s met all of his pre-major and major requirements.

He’s looking at 3 years and 1-2 additional quarters if he hustles …[/quote]

He said he’s getting his Cal-GETC certification this summer (I’m guessing through a community college) that will allow him to start UCLA as a junior. There’s also the option for credit by examination if he knows the material already.[/quote]

He seems confused - the prep. for the Neuroscience major at UCLA cannot be satisfied by his AP credits, GE coursework at a community college, or a Cal-GETC certificate.

He’ll have to take a minimum of 16 pre-major courses, and good luck getting enrollment slots to complete all 16 classes within one year (bear in mind that his class standing will be freshman, not junior - most UCLA first years show up with 40-80 AP credits - they don’t upgrade your class standing when it comes to registration slots). You’re taking about four courses in fall, winter, and spring quarters, plus four over the summer. Not impossible, but highly improbable. If he misses by even one class, he may be unable to declare the major and begin the core coursework.

He will have 10 courses to take in the core and elective areas for the Neuroscience major, but 101A is only offered in the fall, 101B in the winter, and 101C in the spring.

He’s not getting out in two years - bank on that.[/quote]

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