@ZB9091 “Transfer applicants to the Linguistics and Computer Science major with 90 or more units must complete as many of the following introductory courses as possible prior to admission to UCLA: one introduction to linguistics course, two calculus courses, one symbolic logic course, four computer programming courses, and two years of one foreign language or one year in each of two foreign languages. One discrete structures course is recommended.”
@ZB9091 I actually had a lot of time looking into this. @90smix is right, those are prereqs that will strengthen your application. But in order to be considered for the major at all, they want one year(2 semester/3 quarters) of a foreign language. This is viewable on the UCLA transfer guide here: http://www.admission.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_tr/lsmajors/ling.htm
"To be considered for this major, you must complete the following courses by the end of the spring before transfer:
One year of college level declared language OR at least one year of high school in which the primary language of instruction was a declared language.
Note: Completion of intermediate/advanced foreign language is strongly preferred."
Not sure why there isnt anything on assist, might speak to the low requirements for consideration I guess? Another reason may be that intro linguistics courses and others listed in 90smix’s post dont always transfer directly. I think PCC is the only SoCal CCC that has transferable LING courses.
There is no point checking the portal every day. You will be notified via email when the decision comes out. So do not panic and just do something you enjoy before the decision reveals.
@zb9091 the advisors are correct. There are no specific courses for the major. Simply take similar courses - language would be good — to strengthen application, and, of course, do IGETC (gen ed). However, there are no CCC reqs for the major. If not noted on assist, they’re not expecting completion of anything as a CCC applicant.
@zb9091 it certainly is nerve-wracking when nothing’s listed. Assuming you have two years of language in high school, another session of language would show commitment as well as any debate, rhetoric, computer science. All you can do is show interest. If I had to pick one area I’d say CS because those courses (C++, Java) will likely fulfill some lower division major reqs at UCLA (I’m saying likely). Debate and rhetoric probably won’t fulfill any requirements.Also showing strength in CS can only help. Also any activity connected to coding/AI, etc is good.
@IBkidonthestreet I’m not who you’re asking but based on previous years’ stats, a 3.5 GPA is below the 25th percentile (3.76) of admitted Molecular Bio students. Same thing with Bio (25th percentile is 3.74). There’s still a chance, just really, really slim.
@cereallife55 That’s a heavy course load. With a 3.9 I’m sure you will get in. Right now I’m finishing up Calc 3 and struggling with Linear Algebra so kinda nervous on how this semester will turn out. Best of luck!
EC: Honors, PTK Secretary, peer tutor, STEM Pathway, occasional community services, performing arts portfolios, and part time job at food industry
Ethnicity : Korean/Japanese/Chinese
Strength : Polyglot, well-roundedness?
Weakness : Too many credits attempted in foreign country, a gap in education and some irrelevant course works presented.
Essays:
General : I showcased my broad interests in both sciences and humanities by stating that my family had worked in medical fields for generations and that I sporadically worked as a performer on stage/camera.
Creative side : I shared my experience on stage back in South Korea, how acting had influenced me to be a better person, and how I plan to continue honing my creative side through it.
Greatest Talent : I wrote about my ability to absorb languages, how it was a sacred and fun ritual for me to convey the culture and spirituality embedded in each foreign languages, and how it would be useful prepping for intended majors.
Brag about yourself : I said that I had a green thumb and that my nurturing energy applies to those around me, which will benefit and help thrive the communities and the student bodies in UC campuses.
My school doesn’t do TAP so I’m hoping my EC’s, and essays will help me.