<p>I'm really torn over my application for UC Berkeley, partially because I'm not really sure what it is I want to major in. I'm considering BioE for a major, but because it's difficult to get into, it could get me rejected. This wouldn't be a cause for indecision if I were sure about what I want to major in. If I decide against BioE, I'll go undeclared sciences. If I didn't like BioE, I could easily transfer into L&S; transfer the other direction is far more difficult. I'm not considering undeclared engineering, that's pretty much a guaranteed rejection. Basically, BioE is something I'm thinking about, but I'm not really sure what I want to study. The only reason I'd consider applying into engineering is because it would be impossible to transfer in if I were accepted L&S. So could someone give me my chances for BioE and/or any advice regarding to which major I should apply?</p>
<p>SAT I: 800CR/750M/760W/2310
SAT II: 790 M2, 720 Bio M
GPA: 3.68 UW (lol)/4.32 W/4.13 capped UC GPA<br>
ECs/volunteer: Guitar 5 years, science olympiad 3 years, improv comedy 2 years, testing water quality at local lake (data used by city government) 2 years, volunteer at science museum over the summer (about 75 hours), all the typical tryhard stuff (NHS, CSF), elementary school science olympiad coach, playing music at hospices/rest homes</p>
<p>My personal statements are pretty good, though I'm far from a neutral party.</p>
<p>I'm white as mayonnaise, male, above $100,000/year income. </p>
<p>Any help is much appreciated, this is the last thing I have to put in my UC apps.</p>
<p>Hey there! Im applying as BioE as well-its a great major and I highly recommend it!
As for chances, I think you have a very good chance. Your scores are pretty good (actually really good). Literally only flaw I see is a relatively low UW gpa and your EC’s COULD be better. Many strong EC’s include a passion or something you’re really good at that you’ve been doing for a looong time. Best examples of this are sports. But you have some good volunteer/science related EC’s so that is good.</p>
<p>Bioengineering is definitely a field I believe you’ll have the most flexibility with. There are many pathways in which to pursue with a BE major (Med school, grad school, straight into industry, transfer to other engineering field, etc.). That was the deal breaker for me. Since I’m undecided as to where I want my life to lead, I felt comfortable choosing a major such as BE where many pathways were open. Also, like you said, if you’re accepted, you can even change majors if you wanted because its easier to change out of engineering than into it.</p>
<p>I had my English teacher, parents (dad was a journalist for 25 years–he knows his writing), and parents’ friends read them over. They all had some suggestions as to revisions I could make (I heeded their advice), but said they were really good. Though maybe I should have had people who don’t like me read them.</p>