UCLA vs. Pepperdine

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>I'm a senior in high school and have narrowed my college choices to attend either UCLA or Pepperdine this fall. UCLA would be my top choice, but my intend major (comm. studies) is closed to freshmen and I've heard that applying into it your sophomore year can be extremely competitive. The last thing I want to do is be stuck at UCLA without my major.</p>

<p>At Pepperdine, I was awarded the Regents Scholarship and would pursue a major in Integrated Marketing Communications. (I didn't receive any $ from UCLA.) However, I'm afraid the school might just be too small and secluded for my liking...</p>

<p>Does anybody have any insight on UCLA's comm. major, or just my dilemma in general?</p>

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<p>It’s not too terrible in terms of competition. As long as you get >3.5 you should be fine in terms of transferring to your desired major (to the best of my knowledge). If you do decide to attend UCLA you can talk to your college advising unit about it.</p>

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<p>It is slightly competitive to get into Comm. Studies, you’d probably need a little bit more than a 3.5 (3.7+ I’ve heard, but don’t take my word for it.) However, I don’t see how you wouldn’t be able to maintain that GPA at least until Sophomore year. Choose your classes wisely and stay AWAY from Comm. Studies 10 until you’re in the major.</p>