Can I get into UCSB for Computer Science?

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<p>Hey.</p>

<p>I am looking to go to UCSB for computer science for fall 2009. Right now I have a 3.62 GPA and if all goes as planned I should have all prep course done besides discreet mathematics and a random data structures class that my school offers once every other year.</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting in? What seems to be the minimum GPA to get into UCSB as a transfer student for Computer Science?</p>

<p>Also, is it possible to do TAG for CS at UCSB even if I will be missing 2 classes?</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>bump...........</p>

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<p>Well, CS is iin the college of engineering, so No, you cant use the TAG. TAG is only for letters and sciences.</p>

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<p>^Not true</p>

<p>Computer</a> Science (College of Letters & Science) - UC Santa Barbara 2007-2008 General Catalog</p>

<p>As for the TAG, you should read the agreement that you signed. For example, in my major, political science, finishing all the lower division classes was not a requirement (I only finished half). It looks like for computer science, you do have to finish all lower division requirements for TAG:</p>

<p>UCSB</a> Admissions</p>

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<p>Alright, so if TAG requires all lower division classes then I will not be able to complete it due to the fact my school is not offering those 2 classes.</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting in if I do not complete TAG but only have 2 classes missing?</p>

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<p>Isn't one of the requirements for TAG that you have ALL prereqs completed? Correct me if I'm wrong here.</p>

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<p>Nope, only for certain majors. Like I said, I only completed 2 out of the 4 required Political Science classes when I did a TAG agreement with UCSB in 2005. This should have been articulated to you by your TAG counselor at your community college. If the school doesn't offer those classes it looks like you'll have to apply under regular admission, however, I think you should talk to your counselor for other possible options.</p>

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<p>So...anyone got any insight?</p>

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<p>bump.........</p>

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<p>bump again.</p>

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<p>I really think you should talk to a counselor at your college about this.</p>

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<p>You probably can get TAG with your GPA.
Are you sure you want to go to UCSB for computer science?</p>

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<p>3.62 should be good enough for cs @ ucsb. dont worry about it, 2 classes short wont kill, specially if they are classes which are rarely offered.</p>

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<p>Answering your original question put simply: yes.</p>