<p>How hard is it for a non-resident to get into aerospace or mechanical engineering? My ds also plays a sport and we have been communicating with the coach. Does the athletic department have any influence on getting him into this major? He is in the top 5% of his senior class, took ap and honor classes, has a high gpa but his sat and act scores did not reflect this. Although not terribly bad, just on the lower end of ucsd's middle 50%. Is there another major not mpacted that would be just as interesting to him. Thank you for any quick replies.</p>