<p>I like Tufts, and lack strong convictions to one field of study over the other. Right now, I'm leaning towards computer science (housed in the engineering school). Although I'm worried that applying to the Engineering school will hurt my chances of admission. My scores paint a picture of a liberal arts, humanities student. ACT C: 32, E: 33, M: 30, R: 35, S: 29. All of my high school math classes have been A- for the semester (Algebra I - pre-calculus). You see...more of a humanities type. But I do have a passion for CS. </p>
<p>If I really want to go to Tufts, and don't have strong convictions, should I not apply to engineering?</p>
<p>First, I think you can do comp sci through the liberal arts school, and comp-e through engineering, but check on that.</p>
<p>Do you think you would be successful in the engineering school, wherein many of your peers are A students in math and science and have very high math/science standardized test scores?</p>
<p>Are you taking calculus now? If not, do you want to take a major that would require you to take calculus I and II, multivariable calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra? </p>
<p>Do you think you would enjoy the engineering school? There is a lot of cross-over with humanities, but you will take between 25 and 30 math, science, and engineering classes.</p>
<p>I’m applying for CS at the Engineering School as well and I, too, have been trying to figure out whether it’s harder to get into. I haven’t found a clearcut answer, but since only 10% of Tufts students are in the engineering school, I’d have to guess that the answer is yes. However, you shouldn’t let stiff competition stop you from applying to the Engineering School. If that’s what you want, go for it.</p>
<p>You can get a BA in CS through Arts and Sciences or a BS in CS through Engineering with only a few differences in major course requirements (but different distribution requirements).</p>
<p>It’s also pretty easy to switch between the two schools once you’re in.</p>
<p>I honestly don’t know which is “harder” to get into but I’m sure it depends on your background.</p>
<p>All great advice! </p>
<p>I am taking pre-calculus this year. I’m no slouch in the sciences by any means, I’m just not top-of-the-line. An A- in honors pre-calculus is quite elusive, seeing that must students struggle in that class. I’ve also taken AP comp sci (A, and 5 on exam) as well as college data structures (A). So I’m ‘adept’ at science and math, just again not the pro. My school is pretty rigorous, so it’s by no means a STEM factory–more of liberal arts. </p>
<p>The school I came from to my high school was fairly lacking in these areas, so I’ve had some catching up to do. But hopefully I’ve proved that I’m not completely inept. </p>
<p>Perhaps I will apply to the school of arts and sciences…I’ll decide eventually, I guess.</p>
<p>Edit: And for the above question, I’m more than willing to take the calculus sequence. I’d plan on doing so regardless. Perhaps even taking it over the summer.</p>
<p>is it really?
i also applied for the engineer school.
maybe not that good chance</p>