<p>I've seen a few topics that say transferring from L and S to CoE is difficult but possible, but I wanted to get a little more info.</p>
<p>Just for some background info:
SAT:2240 (780 math)
Math II:800
Chemistry:790
AP Chem:5
Taking AP physics and AP bio
3.99 Unweighted GPA, something like 4.6-4.8 weighted UC GPA</p>
<p>My problem is, I am not sure whether I want to pursue general science or engineering. I'm even less sure as to what aspect of Science I wish to major in. Therefore, my plan is to go into L&S undeclared, and basically figure out what I want to do with my life.
The problem is that majoring in engineering will require a transfer of college.</p>
<p>Is it reasonable to expect that I will be able to tranfer into the CoE, given my academic history? What should I do?</p>
<p>dude, it's college... no one cares if you're a Olympic winner or what not in high school. My advise is if you want to transfer, get good grades in your first year.</p>
<p>Going into L&S undeclared is probably the best plan for you, you seem to be leaning more towards science than engineering, and in the engineering programs you're going to be limited in what you can experiment with coursewise in trying to figure out what you want to study. Transferring into CoE will require excellent (outstanding?) grades, but if you aren't sure of which engineering major you're interested in, committing yourself at this point doesn't make a lot of sense.</p>
<p>I should clarify.
I mean, if I continue to relatively speaking match what I've done in the past, should I expect to be able to transfer into CoE?</p>
<p>If you show up at Cal and get As in your math, physics, chemistry or whatever other classes, you should be able to transfer. However, getting As in math/physics/chemistry at Cal isn't easy. Being a top student in high school doesn't translate into being a top student at Cal. I would say generally that a 5 on an AP test is equivalent to a B or maybe B+ at Cal in math/science.</p>