CS or Programming?

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<p>I'm interested in a CS major because of the broad curriculum it seems to have. There just so much to learn! But I have fun with web programming such as HTML and Java. I've had hands on experience with coding but not CS. What should I do? </p>

<p>Extra info-</p>

<p>Im going into my senior year with just above a 2.0 GPA and have taken the SAT once and without studying I got a 1680. My GPA is a 5.67 but I don't know the scale and I have been told its a 2.0. </p>

<p>Crit. Reading - 550
Math - 530
Writing - 600</p>

<p>I want to pursue a programming degree but I want to go out of state. I am thinking I should go to an out of state community college for two years and then transfer to a state university.</p>

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This is very unclear. You have just above a 2.0, yet you then say it is 5.67. Where do you live? I’ve never heard of a 2.0 scale (but I suppose it is possible…)</p>

<p>The CC route seems appropriate.
If you want to do web programming, a CS degree is actually very well-suited for that. Just be sure to avoid CS theory classes (unless they are required), and also take some graphic design classes (not in the CS department).</p>

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<p>On the scale that my school uses its a 5.67 but I’m not sure what the scale is. I do know that it’s at least a 2.0 but lower than a 2.5</p>

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<p>2.0 on a 4 pt scale.</p>

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<p>You’re still confusing me…
You GPA is X on a Y scale. What are X and Y?</p>

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<p>Lol sorry. 2.0/4.0</p>

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<p>That’s pretty low. Your best bet would be to do well in CC for two years, by which point HS GPA does not matter anymore, and then transfer. you will really need to change your study habits or something.</p>

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<p>Yes I know. Right now I’m thinking I can go to a CC in Cali and transfer to UCLA after to years with a 4.0? I hear UCLA has a good CS dept.</p>

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<p>I live in Texas.</p>

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<p>What’s wrong with CC in Texas and then UT Austin? It’s a lot cheaper.</p>

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<p>I don’t have much family in Texas and I want to be closer to them.</p>

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<p>You need to investigate how state residency works, because if you are not a state resident, even community college may be expensive.</p>