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<p>Alright, thanks.</p>

<p>Does someone wanna clarify the difference b/w EECS computer science and College of L&S computer science? Oh and i read somewhere that after 2 years under college of L&S, you can start taking your computer science classes? Are these classes are pretty much the same classes that you would take if you were under EECS?</p>

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Does someone wanna clarify the difference b/w EECS computer science and College of L&S computer science?

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<p>Some of the differences include:</p>

<p>*The 2 programs are run in 2 different colleges, with implications as far as college-specific resources; if you're in the CoE, then you will obviously enjoy access to the resources that are specific to the CoE. That would include such things as advisors within the CoE (who are, in general, more accessible than the L&S advisors). </p>

<p>*The BS in EECS is accredited by ABET, whereas the BACS is unaccredited. I personally think that accreditation is of only minor significance to most computer/software workers, but for some people it may be important. </p>

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<li>Differences in mobility as far as switching majors or emphases. For example, if you're an L&S student, you can freely switch to any nonimpacted major within L&S as long as you're not on academic probation. BS EECS students are free to switch emphases within EECS (i.e. from software to circuits), but are less free to switch to another engineering major or to another college entirely.<br></li>
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Oh and i read somewhere that after 2 years under college of L&S, you can start taking your computer science classes?

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<p>Nah, you can start taking your CS classes immediately. In fact, you basically have to. The CS 61 sequence has to be finished relatively quickly (i.e. within your first 2 years) so that you can get to the upper division CS work in a timely fashion. </p>

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Are these classes are pretty much the same classes that you would take if you were under EECS?

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<p>There are some slight differences as far as 'supporting' technical coursework goes. For example, the BSCS students have to take the Physics 7 series, whereas the BACS students do not. </p>

<p>But basically, the CS coursework curricula is largely the same.</p>

<p>i know that you have to maintain a 3.0 gpa during your senior year in order to remain eligible for uc admissions. is this gpa weighted or unweighted?</p>

<p>its probably unweighted. stop being so damn lazy</p>

<p>I think it's funny that so many people complain about the girls at berkeley when the boys are just as bad if not worse.</p>

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i know that you have to maintain a 3.0 gpa during your senior year in order to remain eligible for uc admissions. is this gpa weighted or unweighted?

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<p>I'm pretty sure it's unweighted. Honestly if you have a high enough 10-11 GPA to get into Berkeley and then dip below 3.0 your senior year...I don't know what to tell ya.</p>

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I think it's funny that so many people complain about the girls at berkeley when the boys are just as bad if not worse.

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<p>I wish I could argue with that...</p>

<p>CS70 is full... Is it still possible to get in such a 90 people class with 25 on the waitlist?</p>

<p>what do i do with a manual waitlist to increase my chances of getting in the class?</p>

<p>wait and see...
jk, perhaps talking to the prof and show your interest in the class :]</p>

<p>so will dropped classes come up on my transcript? If not, At what point in time will it be too late?</p>

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CS70 is full... Is it still possible to get in such a 90 people class with 25 on the waitlist?

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<p>Probably. Just put yourself on the waitlist anyway.</p>

<p>I'm totally willing to answer questions about Cal too for all you prospective students!</p>

<p>My stats:
19-year-old white female
2nd year Undergrad at Cal
Pre-Med
Intended Public Health/Integrative Bio double major
Lots of involvement in the school's organizations/programs</p>

<p>i'm currently a sophomore in HS and i've been dying to know how hard I have to work, since I got my PSAT scores (and they were a 1520 converted on the SAT :( ) - how did you do it?</p>

<p>if your only a sophomore, then youve still got plenty of opportunity. theres no formula to getting in of course, but take as many ap/honor/ib courses you can that you can also get good grades. You should also succeed in getting the highest scores on those standardized tests. (if you can get the max score but get a B in the course dont panic because it might just be because you have uber hard teacher who's students all get the max score but dont all get As) take sat classes or if youre motivated enough buy books and do practice tests every week (making sure that you understand your errors). sidenote: memorize those sat words because if you can remember those words then the vocab section will practically be freebee questions. excel in an extracurricular activity(ies). Find some passion that you can explore by volunteering in the community(ie helping disadvantaged kids, helping out in campaigns, teaching the elderly how to use computers, etc) i think thats about it haha</p>

<p>as you can see its hard work, just dont slack off. and you dont have to constantly be studying to get this done. You can have a great social life too. </p>

<p>....im probably going to be criticized for posting a formulaic way to get into the college you want.</p>

<p>Also, statistically, your PSAT/SAT total scores should go up about 100 points a year. If you're worried about your test scores much more than your grades, take a prep class or get an SAT practice book! Studies show that taking full-length practice tests over and over will make a significant impact on your scores. If you are intelligent and you are really motivated to go to Cal, study hard and you can do it! :)</p>

<p>I'm considering taking 2-3 summer courses. I still need to fulfill American Cultures Req. , plan to take an engineering class and possibly Bio 1B (if I cannot do it during spring semester.)
What's your opinion?</p>

<p>i'm currently number 106 on the waitlist for nutri sci. do you think it's possible to get in?</p>

<p>and also, i want to switch my discussion section for that class so i can take another class at that time. but most of the other sections are full or just have a long waiting list.<br>
-do you think it's wise to switch?<br>
-i wanted to go on telebears and press switch sections but i don't want to lose the spot i already have.
-also, does this mean that i am in the discussion sect if there's no number next to it?</p>

<p>HELP!</p>

<p>thanks :)</p>

<p>ps: in GENERAL, are you guaranteed to get into a class if you got in to the disc section or the lecture (and the other one was waitlisted)??</p>

<p>You must be a mind reader. These are the same questions I have as I am #113 on the waitlist for the class. Could someone please answer this?</p>

<p>you know you are in a discussion when it says ENROLLED
but then again, you're not enrolled in lecture yet...</p>

<p>if you want to try to switch sections, press switch, and if the other section you want to switch to is full...it will tell you that you cannot complete the transaction but you won't lose your original section place - you just won't be able to swtich to another one</p>