Choosing colleges? GE/ERC? I'M CONFUSED

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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<p>So I started my UC apps last night and I am completely lost. How on earth do I rank colleges in UCSD?</p>

<p>I did some research on UCSD website but I have no idea what they are talking about... and I tried reading stuff on CC but I still don't get it... with those weird acronyms like GE and ERC... what are they anyways?</p>

<p>If I rank one college as #1 and there is no space, do I get automatically rejected, or placed in another college? </p>

<p>Also... if you don't mind, please chance me to UCSD?</p>

<p>4.0 UW/4.25 W... took 2 honors classes sophomore year and 3 AP classes junior year. Got 5s on APUSH, APES, and Calc AB. Currently taking 3 AP senior year.
SAT I: First try 2040 (CR 630/M 750/W 660); Second try 2060 (CR 590/M 760/W 710)
SAT II: US History 700; Korean 800; Math IIC Pending (November)
200+ service hours
Decent ECs... holding 2 leadership positions including Editor-in-Chief for yearbook</p>

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<p>Not to be mean but seriously read the archives. Search “Six colleges” under UCSD’s forum and you will find a plethora of results.</p>

<p>GE = general education requirement. Basic classes (math, science, etc) that you need to graduate UCSD. The GE’s vary based on your college. </p>

<p>ERC = Eleanor Roosevelt College, one of the six colleges at UCSD.</p>

<p>No, you won’t be automatically rejected. It is far more likely that you will be placed in a college lower on your list.</p>

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<p>in order of GE’s</p>

<p>muir
warren (or warren first if you are an engineer)</p>

<p>marshall
revelle / ERC / 6th</p>

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<p>Warren
Muir
Marshall
…</p>

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<p>ERC wins the dorms category! just sayin</p>