<p>Hi, I'm mainly interested in Math and Economics, so Columbia College seems like a great choice for me. However, I also excel in science subject areas like physics, biology, and chemistry which might mean I should apply SEAS. I guess you guys can't really say which one is right for me, but I'm wondering, if I apply to the college, (or SEAS) how hard would it be to change schools? If anyone needs to see my stats, I'll post them.</p>
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However, I also excel in science subject areas like physics, biology, and chemistry which might mean I should apply SEAS.
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<p>No, natural sciences are in CC. SEAS is engineering.</p>
<p>Yeah, I knew some one would bring that issue up. I was just trying to show that I'm interested in science, and with engineering, like chemical engineering, combines both chemistry and physics. I wouldn't go to CC to major in a strict science like Biology.</p>
<p>As far as your original question goes, some students do transfer to CC every year, although I'm not aware of any going in the other direction. The primary difficulty for SEAS students is catching up on the core, but as parts of it are also required by SEAS, the savvy SEAS student intent on transferring can effectively negate that problem. </p>
<p>What I'm not sure of is whether it's comparatively easier for a SEAS student to transfer into CC than for anyone from outside.</p>
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I was just trying to show that I'm interested in science, and with engineering, like chemical engineering, combines both chemistry and physics.
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<p>Just so you know, the natural sciences are totally different than engineering. Chemistry and chemical engineering are quite different. Biology and biomedical engineering are even further apart.</p>
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I wouldn't go to CC to major in a strict science like Biology.
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<p>Why not? CC isn't a "liberal arts" school. The natural science depts are among the best in the nation.</p>
<p>Oh, I just meant I'm not interested in "natural science", sorry I did make it seem like the opposite. If I did anything "science related" I would rather it be along the lines of engineering, i.e. in SEAS and not in CC.</p>
<p>on the transfering schools issue, from what i remember hearing from the admissions office, they treat SEAS transfer candidates like any other transfer application. i.e. it's probably really hard to transfer. i'd say if you're not sure you want to do applied science or engineering, i'd go for Columbia College. It's more versatile for the unsure student.</p>
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from what i remember hearing from the admissions office, they treat SEAS transfer candidates like any other transfer application. i.e. it's probably really hard to transfer.
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<p>This is a myth.</p>
<p>Yeah, I guess I was just assuming it was rather easy to transfer between schools at Columbia, just like it is to switch at Cornell.</p>