<p>I'm a double major in history and politics at UC Santa Cruz and I'm hoping to transfer to Berkeley (first choice), LA, San Diego or Davis by the end of my second year (I'm a first year). </p>
<p>I'm looking at the pre-requisites for political science...do I need to just complete the pre-requisites here at SC, or should I be picking courses that coincide with the pre-reqs at those schools? And if I'm a double major, should I be completing both sets of pre-reqs, or should I just declare my second major if and when I get to my new school?</p>
<p>I'm also minoring in education - how does that factor in? Will keeping my minor and/or double major make me a more competitive applicant? Any advice appreciated!</p>
<p>You only apply for one major during the application proces (not including ‘alternative major’). So you complete the pre-reqs for Cal/LA/SD/UCD for that one major. Once you get accepted and start your new school, then you have to go into the process of declaring a second major.</p>
<p>The UC’s you apply to don’t really take into account your double major or minor, mostly because you are only applying for one major and chances are you haven’t completed significant course work in either your double major/minor yet. However, they will take a look at your completed and planned courses and see how that makes you a competitive applicant for your applied major. </p>
<p>Let’s say you were an Econ major. If you wanted to be a more competitive applicant, you would go beyond the pre-reqs for mathematics (Math 19A&B) and take additional courses such as (Math 19A&B + Math 22 or 23A). Anything to show that you are strong in your major and that you have a proven track record in your subject will make you a competitive applicant.</p>
<p>Its nearly impossible to transfer (in 2 years) while declaring as a double major, because of the fact that UCs would like you to have all your major pre-reqs done before you transfer as a junior.</p>
<p>Thank you both so much! I have a lot to think about…</p>
<p>I rescind my earlier post. It’s possible if the majors have over lapping pre-reqs.</p>