<p>@cali45</p>
<p>I was in the library too when it happened!</p>
<p>$KingsElite$ –</p>
<p>Where were you? I was at second floor S&E. I wasn’t concerned about it until it wouldn’t stop shaking…lol. So much longer than the usual ones! And so many aftershocks afterwards. I think I felt a small one about an hour ago, too.</p>
<p>I plan on putting in my UC application in the fall (UCSD being my number one choice of course :)) and I was wondering, do you know how hard it is to get into the math/applied science program at warren college (or in any college at UCSD), and where the program ranks among schools? thank you in advance! :)</p>
<p>@cali45</p>
<p>That’s hilarious, that’s exactly where I was.</p>
<p>Vintagesoul – </p>
<p>The difficulty of getting in as a math major doesn’t depend on the college for which you apply. I don’t know how difficult it will be in general, but at least the majors in the math department are not impacted, meaning there isn’t a cap for the number of students accepted to this major. As long as you did well in your sophomore and junior classes, SAT, SAT II’s, and have demonstrated other extracurricular lovelies, you should be fine. Here’s a review of the admissions process: [UC</a> San Diego Comprehensive Review Admission Process: Freshman Selection, Fall 2010](<a href=“http://www.ucsd.edu/prospective-students/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/freshmen/process.html]UC”>http://www.ucsd.edu/prospective-students/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/freshmen/process.html)</p>
<p>As for rankings, check out post #8 of this thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/381584-top-undergraduate-programs-mathematics.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/381584-top-undergraduate-programs-mathematics.html</a></p>
<p>I hope you get in! 
Here’s a little info from the UCSD math department’s website: “UCSD is a young school - and a place of boundless energy and growth. Of the top ten public universities listed by US News and World Report in 2003, UCSD was the only one founded within the last 75 years.”
[UCSD</a> Mathematics : Prosepective Student](<a href=“http://math.ucsd.edu/prospective_student/]UCSD”>http://math.ucsd.edu/prospective_student/)</p>
<p>$KingsElite$ –</p>
<p>Haha, wow, what a small world/campus/library/whatever it is =P</p>
<p>Hi, cali45. I was wondering what writing class are available at Warren? I got accepted to the Warren Honors program so I’m eligible to be accepted into the Warren 11A-B writing. I also need to submit a graded paper/essay to them, so usually how many people get accepted? I have read that Warren 11A-B is better than 10A-B writing, is this true in your opinion? Is 11A-B easier? Also can I take these writing classes as Pass/No Pass? Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>Walabasha –</p>
<p>I am not part of the Warren Honor’s Program, so everything I say below is through my own research.</p>
<p>According to the Warren Academic Advising Handbook, the Warren Scholars Seminar (Warren 11A and Warren 11B) is limited to 20 students. The handbook even gives you a phone number that you can call for more information Haha. It’s (858) 534-1704</p>
<p>I’m not sure how 11A-B compares to 10A-B. How easy the classes are would also depend on how well you write. As you can see, Physalis (post #27 of this thread) did well in the 10A-B sequence. If I were you, I’d try to apply for the Scholars Seminar. On paper, it sounds more engaging and interesting than 10A-B. I didn’t really care for the topic in my 10A class, but I did think my 10B class had a cool topic.</p>
<p>The writing courses must be taken for letter grade.</p>
<p>Source: <a href=“http://warren.ucsd.edu/_files/academic-forms/advising_handbook.pdf[/url]”>http://warren.ucsd.edu/_files/academic-forms/advising_handbook.pdf</a>
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<p>Wait I RSVPed for that seminar after getting an email but i didn’t know it was for writing… do I have to enroll in 11A-B since I RSVPed? I didn’t even know what it was for really. lol Do we do anything or just sit there and listen at the seminar?</p>
<p>edit - now I don’t know what I RSVPed for. Is Scholars Seminar different from the Admit Day Scholars Reception thing mentioned in the email about being admitted to the Honors Program?</p>
<p>Hey cali45,
I’m interested in being a bio/biochem/all things related to bio major, and I have plans of attending medical school later on.
So, a couple questions for you:
Do you know how successful UCSD is at sending their students to medical school?
And also, if I am to be a bio major, how hard would it be to keep my gpa up? In essence, is it hard to get above say, a 3.7 GPA?
Thanks!</p>
<p>spacedog –</p>
<p>Yes, the Scholars Seminar is different from the Admit Day Scholars Reception. Haha. Sorry for the confusion. For Admit Day, I’m pretty sure you’ll just be sitting there and listening to what UCSD will be offering you. The Warren Scholars Seminar is a writing sequence offered to students in the Honors Program. You’ll probably learn about it at Admit Day. :)</p>
<p>ilikebananas –</p>
<p>I can’t say how successful UCSD is at sending their students to medical school. I don’t think UCSD tallies up the number of students applying to med school and sees how many of them get in on the first try. Also, I’m sure your acceptance into medical school will largely depend on yourself. </p>
<p>Upper-division biology classes are not easy at UCSD. This is not to say UCSD is setting you up to fail either. Classes are difficult but definitely manageable. If you take the time to learn and fully understand the material, a 3.7 GPA is achievable. Many professors want you to succeed and want you to be fully prepared for medical school, but they will not cut corners to help you get there. For example, some professors may tell you that they will not give you an extra point or two when regrading your test because you almost got a question right. This is because once you are in the real world, you don’t want to almost treat a patient correctly. That could be disastrous.</p>
<p>UCSD does offer a lot of opportunities for its pre-med students. There are numerous workshops (on admissions, on preparing your resume, on preparing for interviews, etc), clubs, and pre-med fraternities that you can attend and join. UC’s are particularly known for their research, and the area surrounding UCSD is filled with research companies. There are plenty of pre-med and pre-health students on campus; take time to network, because they can help you out with classes and will be a part of your future healthcare team.</p>
<p>You will have to work hard, but with good time management, I’m sure you can succeed. Good luck :)</p>
<p>I’m interested in biochem/chem because i didn’t get into biology department…
I was also wondering how academic advising worked at UCSD. are you assigned an advisor by last names or by majors? is it hard to meet with academic advisors frequently?
Also, i’ve heard about the academic internship program… is it hard to become involved in the academic internship program?</p>
<p>^There’s advisors at your college and advisors in your department. You pretty much just drop into the department building and ask to see them, or you can email them. So no, they’re easy to see.</p>
<p>@sweetdreamzzz, AIP is awesome. It’s not hard at all, you just need to have upperclassman standing (90 units) and do a little work in securing an interview where you want to intern. They provide you with a list of places that participate in the program. Plus you get school credit. Only downside is you have to write a 10 page paper at the end. But I would really recommend it.</p>
<p>sweetdreamzzz –</p>
<p>You are not assigned a particular advisor. For Warren, you can walk-in and whichever counselor is free at the moment will speak to you. Or you can ask the question online through the Virtual Advising Center; questions are answered pretty fast. I usually get my answers in 1 business day. Or you can also make an appointment.
[Advising</a> Services](<a href=“http://warren.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/advising-services.html]Advising”>http://warren.ucsd.edu/academics/advising/advising-services.html)</p>
<p>There are also advisors in your own major’s department through their Office of Student Affairs and in the Career Services Center.
[UCSD</a> | Department of Chemistry&Biochemistry – Administration](<a href=“http://www-chem.ucsd.edu/administration/stu_aff.cfm]UCSD”>http://www-chem.ucsd.edu/administration/stu_aff.cfm)
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<p>It’s not difficult at all. :)</p>
<p>Thanks ucsandiego915 for helping answer the AIP question. Also, here’s the AIP homepage for more information: [url=<a href=“http://aip.ucsd.edu/]Academic”>http://aip.ucsd.edu/]Academic</a> Internship Progam (AIP)](<a href=“http://career.ucsd.edu/L3/sa/PGSAResources.shtml]PGSAResources[/url”>http://career.ucsd.edu/L3/sa/PGSAResources.shtml)</p>
<p>And thanks to $KingsElite$ for helping out with the advisor question.</p>
<p>thank you everyone! =D i’m starting to fall in love with UCSD even more XD</p>
<p>I apologize if the questions that I’m going to ask are repetitive/redundant. I made an effort to read/skim through, but my eyes started hurting and I don’t want to read anymore LOL</p>
<p>1) Does Warren “Honor” really mean anything in the long run? What are the benefits (obviously nothing close to a Chancellor’s and Regent’s)?
2) How does double majoring work out for students at Warren? (asking particularly at Warren, because I’ve read up that you would need to take 2 more of PofC/AS in addition to the 2 that you would normally choose)
3) What is your opinion on SD’s 5 year BS/MS programs (specifically, Bioengineering; in what way/how would it impact one’s application to a med school?)
4) Are you familiar with peers who have taken a load of AP/CC classes (as a high school student) and:
A) resulted in graduating earlier and
B) had problems applying to a graduate/law/med school due to poor grades that he/she received from CC as a high school student? I’ve read up on talk.cc regarding Academic Renewals, and due to a particular instance where I really screwed up at an alternate community college (alternate as in I’ve attended two community colleges and took various courses at a “primary” CC, and attempted to take one at a “secondary-alternate,” but failed.
5) Did you take AP Chem? If so, what did/do you think about not taking this essential branch of study (foundational…) at SD, Warren? If not, did/do you regret not having taken the exam and started off the college career a term(s) late compared to those who did?</p>
<p>I want to thank you in advance for taking your time.</p>
<p>Perched –</p>
<p>1) I’m not in the Honors Program, so I can’t say. I know that you would be eligible for some of the honors classes, which are typically of smaller size. I suppose that there are some other extra networking and award opportunities as well. Any current Honors students are welcome to answer this!</p>
<p>2) Warren majors/minors/PofC’s are split into 3 groups: Humanities, Natural Science & Engineering, and Social Sciences. If your 2 majors fall into separate groups, you only need 1 PofC from the 3rd group. If your majors fall into the same group, you would still need 2 PofC’s: one from each of the two groups left.</p>
<p><a href=“http://warren.ucsd.edu/_files/academic-forms/advising_handbook.pdf[/url]”>http://warren.ucsd.edu/_files/academic-forms/advising_handbook.pdf</a> (page 23)</p>
<p>3) If you are a competitive applicant by the time you apply for medical school, I would recommend to go directly to med school. Saves money and time in the long run. However, if you feel as if your application can be stronger or if you are simply interested, a BS/MS program can help you. Be aware that your undergrad GPA will still remain separate from your graduate GPA. So, if you do not do as well in undergrad, make sure to do well in the MS program. </p>
<p>4) Yes. I came in with (combined 7 AP tests and 6 CC classes) over 67 credits
A) Could’ve graduated earlier but chose not to… 
However, I’ve had friends who came in with far less credits and still graduated in 3 years.
B) I have not heard of this specific case before. Usually, it’s someone who did not do well in a class at a 4 year college and did better at a CC after retaking it.
In regards to applying for graduate school, if the class is not particularly important (i.e. listed as a prerequisite for admission to that particular graduate school) and you took it in high school, I think grad school admissions will understand. Most, if not all, graduate and professional programs do give a degree of freshman forgiveness. If the class is a prereq. and its a C/C- or lower, definitely re-take it. </p>
<p>5) Yes I did. Taking the Chem 6 series at UCSD ended up being pretty easy; a lot of it was review. However, even if you did not take the AP test (but you did/did not take the class), I’m sure you’ll still do fine. It does not require that much effort to understand the material. However, if you think you need help, you can find it through your professor, TA’s, classmates, and OASIS (on campus tutoring program). [OASIS</a> UCSD](<a href=“http://oasis.ucsd.edu/mstp/mstp.asp]OASIS”>http://oasis.ucsd.edu/mstp/mstp.asp)</p>
<p>Check ratemyprofessor.com when you sign up for classes for better and/or easier professors. Just know that since general chemistry is going to be a foundation for your future classes, don’t pick a professor that is easy but doesn’t teach well.</p>
<p>Cali45,</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your prompt response!
I just screwed up in an introductory statistics course at a community college, and the thought of a C following me to med school application was just dreadful.</p>
<p>Once again, thank you again, and hope your graduation goes well!</p>