<p>Possibly this is the silliest question ever, but I am genuinely confused. How does your major affect admission for UC schools. I thought it was like other applications where it doesn't really matter. But now I think it is like they admit people based on the major they select. </p>
<p>So, is that correct? And... once you're admitted, are you allowed to change majors? </p>
<p>I'm sorry if this is obvious, I had trouble finding clear info about it on the websites. Thanks!</p>
<p>ur allowed to change majors...unless you applied to engineering, it has no affect on the decision...u can transfer, but i don't know the policies</p>
<p>Your major will place you into one of these colleges/schools:[list</a>]<br>
[<em>]UCLA College of Letters and Science
[</em>]School of the Arts and Architecture
[<em>]Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science
[</em>]School of Theater, Film and Television
[li]School of Nursing[/list]</p>[/li]
<p>CL&S is the "easiest" to get into of the list. Arts, Theater, and TV will have slightly different requirements and supplements. More info [here[/url</a>]. </p>
<p>[url=<a href="http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/Prospect/Adm_fr/FrSel.htm%5DHere's">http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/Prospect/Adm_fr/FrSel.htm]Here's</a> some information on selection and major:](<a href="http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/coll_sch.htm%5Dhere%5B/url">http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/coll_sch.htm)
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Selection</p>
<p>UCLA is among the most selective universities in the country and is becoming more competitive for freshman applicants each year. This past year UCLA received more than 50,000 applications, with more than 90% coming from UC-eligible students. Generally the campus is able to admit about one in four freshman applicants for the fall term.</p>
<p>For the College of Letters and Science, the applicant’s major is not considered during the review process. The Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science admits students by declared major, with more emphasis on science and math programs. The School of Nursing also places more emphasis on science and math programs and requires the submission of an additional supplemental application. The School of the Arts and Architecture, and the School of Theater, Film, and Television admit students by declared major (within the school), and put more emphasis on special talents through a review of portfolios and/or auditions, which are the most significant admission factors for these schools.
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And... once you're admitted, are you allowed to change majors?
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Short answer is yes.</p>
<p>I know for engineering anyways, majors are impacted meaning that you're looked at within the context of those others applying for your particular major - ME and CS/CSE tend to be the most competitive.</p>
<p>So for UCLA, I said Spanish, so that wouldn't matter right? Because I would be put under College OF Letters and Science? </p>
<p>Thanks for the help. </p>
<p>What about the other UC schools?</p>
<p>Yeah, I'm pretty sure Spanish is CL&S for all of the UC's and you would fall under that 'quota' if you will, no worries :)</p>
<p>Yes, like it was already posted, what specific major you choose within L&S does not matter. The other UC schools probably operate the same way where you are admitted based on the college you choose (L&S or equivalent vs. Engineering vs. Arts, etc.) and not the specific major within that college</p>
<p>i applied as a sociology major... is there anyway i'll be able to switch to communications? (it's in the same college correct?)</p>
<p>Yes. You'll have to go through an application process to become an official Communications major. Google it.</p>
<p>i'm confused. i've heard that because it's an impacted major i'm going to have problems switching... is that true?</p>
<p>Ah, I should've clarified. You shouldn't have difficulty switching from Sociology to (Pre)-Communications (until you're finally admitted). It's in CL&S too which is somewhat irrelevant because of its impacted status.</p>
<p>It just so happens that I took all the prereqs required for Communications as well as Sociology( I was anticipating a switch...) What does this mean for me? Will I still have to start out in pre-comm?</p>