<p>You’re best shot would be to just explain your situation in the 3rd section on the application and keep your overall GPA as high as possible until transfer. Are you TAP certified? If you are than you may have a better shot at an alternate major as a safety. UCLA’s econ major is very impacted but my brother who is an econ major at LA got in as his alternate(TAP cert) and somehow weaseled his way into the econ major. note: It’s near impossible to switch into econ once you’ve transferred to LA so I don’t recommend trying that. Just apply, have an alternate if you’re TAP cert, and weigh your options once all the acceptances come out.</p>
<p>UCLA was the only school that I didn’t get my first choice major but I decided to go there and I have no regrets. The connections and resources that UCLA has outweighs not getting my major of choice. I’m graduating this June and I already landed a job with a “Big 4” advertising firm for right after graduation. Good luck!</p>