Applying to UCs as an engineer

Is it much harder to get accepted into UCs if you apply for an engineering major? How much easier is it to get into the UCs for an undeclared major compared to an engineering major?

I know its very hard for UCB, but what about UCLA, UCSD, and the others?

<p>My son's at UCLA in design. One of his HS classmates (MA public) applied to the engineering program at UCLA, had better GPA than my son and didn't get in. (Don't know about SATs.) Also, his parents attended UCLA. This was four years ago. I don't know about now but would assume it's the same if not harder, at least for out-of-state.</p>

<p>i was gonna apply to berkeley...then i realized that the deadline was last tuesday...just sharing a story...</p>

<p>yes, it is harder. you app will be viewed by ppl in school of engr</p>