<p>So I only applied to UCLA because I was applying to Berkeley and it gives you the option to apply to other UC schools, but it turns out UCLA is the only school I got accepted to :( I was wondering if anyone knew how good the comm department is and if its considered well known? THANKS!</p>
<p>It has to be good. C'mon it's UCLA!!</p>
<p>yeah it's one of the best in the country. And I don't just say that bc I'm a student, either. Before I knew about its other depts, I knew that comm. was super strong.</p>
<p>I'd put it top-5.</p>
<p>lol at "ucla is the only school i was accepted to" followed by a frown. it's not a death sentence yo. its actually pretty effing awesome. be stoked. </p>
<p>the comm department at UCLA is better than Cal's based entirely on location and because most professors in the department <em>actively</em> work in the field (LA Times/film industry/etc etc etc). this also means that there are likely more opportunities for jobs and internships while you're in school due to proximity to these kinds of employers. </p>
<p>it's a pretty well known program and it's also a super competitive program to be admitted into. they're pretty selective and you have demonstrate a strong interest in the field to be considered seriously. shoot for a HIGH gpa if you really want to get in. the higher the better. 3.8+ might be considered safe but it depends on the app pool when you're up for consideration.</p>
<p>i dunno. i loved it and i miss it. the comm administrative staff rocks hard and the professors are all super cool. don't be too bummed out.</p>
<p>yay thanks! it sounds fun now</p>
<p>3.8+ is not fun lol not on a 4.0 GPA scale with the competition at UCLA</p>
<p>usc and northwestern have the top communication schools. syracuse, boston university and a few other schools also have really strong communication departments. you'll get a decent education at ucla, but its communications is not well known.</p>
<p>Comm is an impacted major at UCLA. It is difficult to get into, and the one and only factor is GPA from frosh and soph years... or so I have heard</p>
<p>very good but also very hard and competitive</p>
<p>groovygeek- decisions are based primarily on gpa but other factors are also considered.</p>