<p>I signed a TAG for UCSB for Actuarial Science for Fall 2014. I will have IGETC finished this spring, and I have like 60+ units that transfer with a UC gpa of 3.38 currently. The problems is my last two prep courses linear algebra and differential equations. I don't have them complete, and they are the last courses I can take at CC. Now that I look at the TAG paper <a href="http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/pdf/UCSB%20Fall%20TAG.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://admissions.sa.ucsb.edu/pdf/UCSB%20Fall%20TAG.pdf</a> it says
"Students who do not complete all required preparation courses will not be admitted to the selected major". UCSB does not guarantee entry to major with TAG anyway, but is my TAG still good to get in to College of Letters and Science without completing last two math courses? They accepted my TAG last month but I am not sure where I stand. Do I have a chance at other UC's not much extra curriuculars but I am a good writer. CSU gpa is like 3.18 because I previously dropped out with bad grades. Any advice on the TAG situation or UC chances? Csu suggestions also welcome.</p>
<p>Anyone know about the Mathematical Sciences degree, is that better to have than Actuarial Science in case I don’t pass many tests.</p>
<p>Why don’t you take Lin Alg/ODE in the spring? </p>
<p>I would only major in Actuarial if you really want to become an actuary (start studying for exams… like now). If you want a quantitative background, major in whatever math degree you want. Just decide what courses you want to take, and choose the degree that will allow you to take those courses. </p>
<p>PS the BA in math at UCSB is really flexible, and if I feel like majoring in math and not act sci, that’s what I would do.</p>
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Read thru the link you gave again. UCSB does not do a pre-evaluation. In other words, all they’ve told you so far is that they received your TAG app.</p>
<p>@Sega18 , Thanks for the input. My school only offers Linear Alg. in the Fall. You’re right about the Math major being more flexible. Maybe I’ll wait till after probability and stats to decide .</p>
<p>I concur, UCSB offers a Mathematical Economics (similar sounding). Is economics major with a little more quant background. </p>
<p>It would be better to take L.A. and Diff at community college. It is definitely harder to take them at UCLA (and I assume UCSB) as well.</p>