I know getting into L&S vs COE for undergrad is much easier. I also know CS is offered in both schools. I’m pretty sure CS through COE is out of reach for me. How difficult is it to get above a 3.3 in the prerequisite courses in CS? What percent of people get to actually declare CS as their major in L&S?
This is open to anyone, but specifically for people at UCB or have extensive knowledge of the intricacies of the CS program.
Essentially, I want to know its feasible to apply to L&S, then try to get into CS.
Thanks
Historical grade distributions for UCB CS 61A, 61B, 70:
https://www.berkeleytime.com/grades/?course1=2321-all-all&course2=2323-all-all&course3=2327-all-all
Note 1: A+, A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7, etc…
And those are the only three courses used for the 3.3 GPA to enter CS? And another question, if you have over a 3.3 cumulative in those classes, is it automatic CS entry? Or is that the prerequisite GPA to be able to apply for CS entry?
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@kjake2000
Please keep in mind that they are really strict in terms of 3.3 GPA cutoff.
A friend of my son applied with 3.2 average GPA (2 B+ and 1 B).
He was rejected and denied again after he filed petition.
I will keep this in mind, if admitted to UCB L&S, I would proceed on this path. I would likely study the coursework ahead of time to help me get the 3.3. I feel if I study all the coursework ahead of time, achieving the 3.3 should be doable. @StevenToCollege