<p>Ok so I was accepted to both M.S. programs for Structural Engineering at UCSD and Civil Engineering (Structural/Earthquake) at UCLA. I know that UCSD is technically ranked higher (according to USNews) but I have always looked forward to attending UCLA. I am currently a student at UCSD getting my B.S. in Structural Engineering, so I do not know what the program here is seen as by other schools. I have also heard from many students here that they would stay at UCSD if they could get in. Am I that crazy to turn down UCSD for UCLA? Does UCSD for this degree have that much more "prestige" to it or does it not really matter?</p>
<p>Well it seems UCSD has rating 3.6 for civil engineering while UCLA has 3.4.
I believe its safe to say, it doesn’t matter where you go .No major difference.</p>
<p>Personally I’d go to UCLA.</p>
<p>As of right now, i’m a Mathematics major at UCLA. However, I really desire to transfer into Civil Engineering at UCLA. In order to apply into it, I have to take two Math courses(which I have done) and take two classes of either physics, chemistry, or life science. Also, I have to have a 3.5 GPA with these four classes. I don’t really think I can get that GPA but would I have a chance of getting it anyway?</p>
<p>my son is in the same predicament and not knowing if he should risk the maybe with the conditions for a change of major versus UCSD who has accepted him and will allow him to switch to engineering from the get go…such a hard decision. Any advice you receive we will benefit from too…good luck</p>