What classes are best for community college to UC transfer?

I'm planning to transfer from community college to a UC school and I'm confused about which specific classes I should take to fulfill the transfer requirements. Does anyone have tips or a guide on the best courses to choose?

Understanding what classes to take when you're planning to transfer from a community college to a UC school can seem overwhelming, but there are resources to help make the process smoother.

First, it's important to know that UC schools generally have two types of requirements: university-wide requirements (those that all UC schools require) and campus-specific requirements (those required by the specific UC school you wish to attend).

University-wide requirements involve having a minimum GPA of 2.4 for non-residents and 2.8 for residents, and completing the seven-course pattern with a grade of C or better: 2 English composition courses, 1 Mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning course, 4 courses from at least two of the following subject areas- arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and the physical and biological sciences.

In addition, each campus can have its major-specific requirements and it is here you find significant variations. For instance, UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business has specific math and economics prerequisites, while the Computer Science major at UCLA requires a range of programming, calculus, and statistics courses.

The University of California has a resource called ASSIST that outlines the courses required by each UC campus and the corresponding community college classes that fulfill those requirements, based on the community college that you attend. It's a super convenient resource and I would highly recommend checking that out.

Also, keep in mind that in-state students get priority in transfer admissions, and UC campuses give priority to students transferring from California's community college system.

Ideally, your course selection should not only fulfill the required lower-division coursework for your intended major but also help demonstrate your ability to handle rigorous academic work. This indicates to UC schools that you are capable of succeeding in an academically challenging environment.

Lastly, be mindful of the 60 semester or 90 quarter units of UC-transferable college credit with a GPA of at least 2.4 requirement. If you don’t meet this requirement, your application may not be considered.