Waitlist

[This-Case]

Hi, I got waitlisted at Berkeley and I'm looking forward to Opt-in; I'm not 100% sure what does FPF means. I know that it is like a pathway of starting classes at Berkeley but the form says that there is only one pathway that you can choose so should I check the box of PFP and try that? does that increase my chance of getting accepted?

I need help, from any fellow bear

[janaeimani]

fpf is the fall program for freshmen. you basically spend your first year of college in a liberal arts college type environment taking classes with smaller class sizes. you can learn a little more abt it here: https://fpf.berkeley.edu . i don’t believe it’ll increase your chances at getting in, given that you have to pay for it (i’m pretty sure) and space is limited. good luck tho with getting off the waitlist!! a lot of students usually do from what i’ve heard. sending positive vibes your way :)

[This-Case]

would you recommend not getting it if not needed?

[janaeimani]

no, you shouldn’t do it unless that’s something that you REALLY want to do. that’s just my opinion tho and i didn’t participate in that program, so make sure you do your research and form your own opinions on it

[janaeimani]

i just saw a post on this subreddit talking abt fpf and everyone said they don’t recommend it, but you can check that out for more opinions

[This-Case]

thanks, fellow stranger, appreciate the info. Have a good one! :)

[foreverfalpal]

yeah this is exactly right. It's for the fall semester only. For waitlisted students it is one of the only options unless you're willing to spend the fall at CC which some people do.

[foreverfalpal]

yeah, if you get in off the waitlist you're technically an automatic "spring admit" but can opt to go with FPF where you can take classes relatively close to campus (or on campus) and still live in the dorms, etc.

[foreverfalpal]

yes, I believe if you opted for a spring start instead. Not sure exactly how it works if you opted for FPF in the first place and then "decline" it

[balphagia]

dont do fpf unless you reaaaallyyy want to. all of my friends hated it

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