<p>At certain schools, I believe that applying undecided will increase chances. My thinking is probably different that most students, but I believe it will help. I know I want to be in computer science, however the problem is that my transcript shows that I am not that good at math, a key component of CS. My ACT has 34 English, while a 30 math(29R, 33S, 32 Composite). The only C I've ever gotten was in honors geometry my freshman year. </p>
<p>Basically my math scores have either been equal or lower than all my other scores. Are my chances better if I apply undecided at schools where it is easy switch into Computer Science?</p>
<p>P.S. I know...on my location it says Chicago, so yes I will apply to UIUC and I will apply to the engineering department.</p>
<p>It depends. 30 is still a good score for the ACT. Although you got a C in Geometry, Geometry isn’t really associated with Computer Science as other math classes are. Also, that was in freshman year. How exactly have your math grades been since? Also, what extracurricular activities have you participated in, related to Computer Science?</p>
<p>^good points.</p>
<p>I’ve always been in the upper math classes. Sophomore year was pre-calc. Both semesters I’ve gotten an A. (Straight A’s both semesters though) Junior year I took AP Calc AB. I got a B my first semester(only B that semester) and an A the second semester. Also, I’m taking AP Comp Sci this Senior year.</p>
<p>The extracurriculars that I have related to CS are making apps for the Android Market, rubik’s cube club (meh, they’re both strategic puzzles) and making an idea for a program with DECA.</p>
<p>My math skills are not bad of course, I know where I stand, however, I’m only concerned that an adcom will see major and compare certain CS skills against all others. If the application doesn’t compare the skills then I should be fine I think.</p>
<p>not sure if this info will help those out there:</p>
<p>UWGPA: 3.79
rank: top 5%
ACT: 32</p>
<p>Two points to consider:</p>
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<li><p>Many colleges and universities pay no attention to what freshmen say they plan to major in. But at colleges that do restrict the number of freshmen admitted to certain programs, transferring into those programs once you’ve enrolled in college is usually quite difficult. If applying undecided and then transferring into a limited-enrollment major really were a way to game the system, hordes of people would be doing it. You’re not the first one to have this idea.</p></li>
<li><p>If you’re nervous about applying to colleges as a CS major because math has been something of an Achilles’ heel for you, what makes you think math (and mathematical thinking) wouldn’t be a problem for you as a CS major in college?</p></li>
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