<p>Does UCLA actually try to place an applicant in their alternative major. I was wondering, because I applied as business economics and math/econ as alternative. I don't have all the prereqs for math but actually hope I get into math/econ because I decided recently that I want to continue math. How do alternative majors work.</p>
<p>Alternate majors are only considered if you are a TAP applicant.</p>
<p>hmm. where does it say that?</p>
<p>Ask any counselor; its a known fact.</p>
<p>so you are saying that i (as a uc to uc transfer) will not be considered for my second major?</p>
<p>The UCLA Admissions Rep. who held a UC Application Q/A has said the same thing. Only TAP students get consideration for an alt. major choice.</p>
<p>It said it in the application. Each school listed the circumstances of whether or not your alternate major would be considered.</p>
<p>I put poli sci as my alternate but am missing 2 pre reqs… would they still consider me for that?</p>
<p>not if you arent tap</p>
<p>yeahhh I am TAP.</p>
<p>you probably need ur prereqs finished as well to be considered for your alternative</p>
<p>well then you would be CONSIDERED for your alternate, but to a competitive major, they wont give you priority admission if you dont have prereqs</p>