@phaseshift okay thanks for the info! just out of curiosity, is there a modem or an in-wall port in the dorms though for an ethernet connection? (i prefer a wired connection)
Has anyone from Davis received the student handbook yet?
@Farcloudt8 nope
What is the intro to engineering mechanics cluster like (I’m not actually attending this cluster lol, I just want to see if I regret my decision)?
Did anyone receive UC Davis handbook? I have emailed them couple of days back but no response.
@sophMom2021 it was just sent out this morning.
@BazookaBanana Yooooo I’m in cluster at UCD
@ZotZotBois cluster 6?
I got into UCD too, anyone in Cluster 11?
@BazookaBanana @ZotZotBois I got into UCD Cluster 6 too! Can’t pm on here, any way I could reach you on a different platform?
I know that cosmos looks at grades from two years before. If in 9th grade you were to be a straight-A student but in eighth grade, you got multiple B’s (nothing lower), what are your chances of getting in applying (to UC Davis) in 9th to 10th? I would also like to add I have the achievements of getting into the semifinals of Technovation, getting a scholarship to TechTrek, and getting to semifinals on the USABO exam.
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I know that cosmos looks at grades from two years before. If in 9th grade you were to be a straight-A student but in eighth grade, you got multiple B’s (nothing lower), what are your chances of getting in applying (to UC Davis) in 9th to 10th? I would also like to add I have the achievements of getting into the semifinals of Technovation, getting a scholarship to TechTrek, and getting to semifinals on the USABO exam. In 9th grade, I am taking Algebra 2/Trig and the standard biology for science. The year before (8th) I got all A’s in science but a few B’s in math, but in 9th grade I got A’s in both science and math. I also have decently strong teacher recommendations. If there is a low chance of me getting in, please give me any tips on what can maximize my chances. I really want to get in (sorry for the long post)!
By the way, I am going for the biology related cluster
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@123nerd they look at your entire transcript. I heard rumors that if you are 8th/9th they want straight As in every class, not just science and math, but I’m not completely sure about it. I feel like if you have crazy ECs (not just good) or you have some family/health issue, you can cover for the Bs.
@PeppaeatApple heyheyhey im in cluster 11. also- @123nerd i totally had a b in eighth, so i wouldn’t worry too much. just make sure your essays and extracurriculars are bangin. i mean, cluster 11 is kinda new so the acceptance rates prolly higher, so.
@123nerd Honestly, I would say that the Bs don’t really matter since your achievements are pretty good. One suggestion would be to write one of your essays about USABO since it’s pretty good to make it to the semi-finals as an underclassman and stress what you got from participating in USABO and why you want to go to COSMOS. I think the important thing in your essay is to reflect on what you have done in the past, what you have learned from that, what you want to do in the future, and how/why COSMOS will help you achieve that. That was the general format that I used and I got into UCSD COSMOS. Good Luck!
Here’s a list of things I wish I had known before attending COSMOS UCD (some of this can be applied to other campuses too!!!):
- You're going to want a bike, scooter, or skateboard. It's HOT in Davis and it can take over 20 minutes to walk to class depending on what building it's located in, and the DC is about 15(?) minutes away on foot. If you're not bringing one with you, COSMOS organizes bike rentals on one of the first days. I seriously, seriously recommend a bike. It makes getting everywhere (especially downtown Davis) sooooo much faster and easier. I cannot stress this enough.
- The DC is pretty great, but the options can get a bit boring. The Mongolian Wok is really good, and any kind of pasta tends to be as well. Sneak some pastries or fill a bag with cereal to bring back to your dorm for snacks later.
- There's a Target right outside the campus. If you forget something, it's super easy to get it from there. Don't stress about forgetting little things.
- BE OPEN AND OUTGOING!!!!! Remember that everyone there is looking to make friends. Introduce yourself right away, ask where they're from, what they like to do for fun, what made them pick this cluster, etc.
- Talk to people in other clusters. Meet your roommate's friends, sit with new people at the DC, and go to the fun events the RAs plan.
- Some good places in Davis: Crepeville, Thai Canteen, T4, Davis Creamery, Lazi Cow, and Village Bakery (best pizza!). The farmer's market is AMAZING.
- If you play a musical instrument, bring it! It's a great way to make friends. There are practice rooms, but you can also just sit outside the dorms and play (if that's possible for your instrument).
- Here are some important things to bring that I can't recall if they were listed in the handbook: a backpack, notebook, pencils, laptop, speaker (helpful for movie nights & music while biking around), sunglasses, sunscreen, chapstick, and an INSULATED water bottle (very hot days call for cold water). They said to bring an ethernet cable, but I never needed it.
I’m really happy for all of you guys!! You’re going to have a great summer. Hopefully this is helpful 
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@BazookaBanana There is an ethernet port if you prefer that, but I never managed to get mine to work. The wifi in the dorms is really solid, so I wouldn’t worry.
@phaseshift dang dude thanks for all the info!
@phaseshift Are you paired with a roommate from a different cluster?
@Ryetoast19 yep, your roommate will be from a different cluster!