<p>UCI, UCSB, and UCD are the three UC's I 'might' apply for, just for the heck of it. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to attend one of these universities, but realistically I don't think I have even a close chance.</p>
<p>I'm transferring as a Computer Engineering major, with a GPA (currently) at 3.0. Once I transfer, I will have all my math/science completed as well as all general education (I will not have completed the 2nd language). I also have my engineering c++, OOP and data structures, and Circuits completed. After this fall and next spring semester I think I will sit around a 3.0 - 3.1 GPA.</p>
<p>I have a list of CSU's I'm applying to as we speak, but I wanted some honest opinions. I work a lot, so I have the money to apply to as many schools as I'd like... But where do I stand with these three schools? Should I just avoid the letdown and not apply to any of the UC schools?</p>
<p>Well, if paying the 70 bucks per campus isn’t a problem, then go ahead and apply. You may even qualify for a waiver and won’t have to pay at all. You at least meet the minimum GPA for admission and it looks like you have the important prerequisites met. You mention you work a lot so admissions officers might cut you some slack for your GPA. It seems like the biggest reason you don’t want to apply is to avoid disappointment. Like the great Michael Scott once said: “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. If you don’t get in to UCs, at most you lost a couple of bucks and the time spent filling out the application. </p>
<p>Summary: if I were you, I’d go for it with cautious optimism.</p>
<p>Do take that chance to apply. I’d suggest switching your major to another major that is computer related, like Computer Information Systems or something like that, so that you would have a better chance of getting in. Engineering in general for all UC’s are heavily impacted, but applying anyway wouldn’t hurt. Good luck and hope you get in! :)</p>