<p>one of my essays is about computer science and one is about my friend dying…</p>
<p>but yea can i apply to CS or is that not even an option?</p>
<p>It’s an option. Basically, you just check CS as your interest in the application - but when L&S reads your application they don’t take that into account. Let’s say you get into L&S. You go to Berkeley, read the lower div prereqs for CS, get over 3.0 in those courses, and then declare CS. Shouldn’t be a problem.</p>
<p>As for the subject matter of your essays - I think you have a nice balance.</p>
<p>I decided something, tell me what you think.<br>
30+ on ACT apply EECS
29- on ACT apply L&S</p>
<p>good idea?</p>
<p>RML, your info is outdated. CS is no longer capped. That being said, OP, I’m afraid Cal and UCLA are both reaches for you unless you’re a gifted writer…in which case, you shouldn’t do CS anyway. Also, your preconceived notions of CS vs. EECS have poor foundation. You should look at what employers really want. Moreover, just because you know a recent EE grad who is willing to help you does not mean the material will become easier. A lot of upper div classes here make you rely on your own talent. Anyway, that last bit is for your consideration after you get accepted to a school. I urge you to reconsider your choices.</p>
<p>CS is no longer capped. You only need a 2.0 to declare any uncapped major</p>
<p>so do you not think my ACT plan is good?
The average ACT is 30 and i have decent gpa and ec’s</p>
<p>See i have a passion for CS but EECS is the top ranked program and im scared a BA will look weak for good companies (google, yahoo, etc) and top grad schools( caltech, stanford, cornell).
any input. are those attainable with a BA?</p>
<p>Yes. Google isn’t stupid, they will hire you based on what you can do. Getting admitted to undergrad schools involves a load of junk, and it’s how you develop yourself in 4 years that matters. A math degree is a B.A. and so is a physics degree, to my understanding - it’s just a name. Top grad schools realize this, and will frankly not care if you are from EECS, unless you’re planning on doing EE grad school.</p>
<p>OP, I wouldn’t just shoot for the average. Wouldn’t it be best to try and get above the average??? You seem to want the BEST chance. I would try to get over the average for that.</p>
<p>Well im shooting for a 33, but i am just saying that i need some cut off between applying for EECS and CS. I choose 30 because it is the average and i feel that it gives me a decent shot.</p>
<p>Okay, got it. I’m glad to see you are shooting for a 33. I was thinking 32-34 would be a good range. Start studying!!! You can do it!!!</p>
<p>But do you think that is a good cut off, because i have to draw the line somewhere between, eecs and cs. What number do other people think?</p>
<p>Currently, with that Math II score, I don’t think you’d get into EECS. My SAT I wasn’t very high, but I did well on Math II.</p>
<p>i know and agree with that , im retaking it and will get 660 for sure and hoping/expecting 700. </p>
<p>eyeheartphysics- did you get into berkeley eecs?</p>
<p>No, I was admitted into a different engineering major. After this semester I’m transferring into EECS. It was easier for me because I was already in the College of Engineering and administration is more lenient on transfers within the college.</p>
<p>I would aim for higher than 700. Berkeley in general likes to see 700’s across the board, but this is CoE.</p>
<p>yes, if you dont mind, what were your admission stats, what did you apply into and is that impacted also?</p>
<p>Sorry OP, but I’m going to say your stats make it very unlikely that you’d get accepted- especially for EECS/CS. Don’t apply and have your heart set on Berkeley just because it’s “top ranked” for a certain major. Let’s assume you applied and got in. If your SAT math scores are any indication of your ability in math, I’m going to say you’ll die in those lower division math courses. I’m pretty sure you’ll be starting with at least Math 1A series, and even those who got a 5 on AP Calc BC struggle with the class. Doesn’t the Math II subject test cover up to precalc? Your shot at any bigname grad school is dead if you do poorly and kill your GPA. My advice is to aim for UCI’s EECS and do well there. </p>
<p>If you insist on Berkeley, stop aiming for the average scores. There is no minimum ACT score that will guarantee your acceptance into EECS let alone Berkeley. If you don’t believe that YOU can get into EECS after 2 years in L&S, why on earth do you think you’d get accepted straightaway into EECS?</p>
<p>I am just trying to figure out the best way to do all of this. I am better at math then my math 2 score shows. I know there arent guarentees, but there are certain numbers that greatly increase odds, maybe thats just how i see it, but i think a 2000 is WAY better than a 1990. </p>
<p>I have never been in college before so i dont know how the tranfering from college to college would work and i dont know how the application process even goes, because i havent done it yet. </p>
<p>I am just lookin for advice and suggestions on how i should apply to berkeley</p>
<p>The best advice that I can see from these responses is to get your test scores up as high as possible, avoid applying to the COE and apply to L&S, do not have your heart set on Berkeley and apply and see what happens. It seems as if you are looking for a guaranteed way to get into Berkeley and there is no such guarantee. Even students with higher stats than yours get turned down. You need to stop trying to find a way in and spend your time getting those test scores up and writing exceptional essays. That is where your time would be best spent. I also think the advice to look at other UC engineering programs is good. It never hurts to familiarize yourself with other programs. Not everyone gets into Berkeley but there are many good UC’s which may be a good fit for you.</p>
<p>a 1990 isn’t that much better than a 2000. It just looks prettier. But like cantsaywho said, SAT II Math is important and arguably more important than the SATI math score since they are of different testing natures.</p>
<p>yes i completeley agree, they arent going to pick someone for eecs that cant do simple math.<br>
thank you, this has all been very informative</p>