UCSD Class of 2023

Applied cs, accepted undeclared at roosevelt.
34, 4.06

@omarelabd: which engineering?

The only college that has accepted me so far directly into CS is Northeastern. Is it worth it to take a risk and go to UCSD hoping to get into CS? (the chance of winning the lottery is about 47% which doesnt seem that bad imo)

accepted
in state
UW GPA: 4.0
W GPA: 4.2?
SAT: 1260
Subject tests: 700 on chinese
Major: chinese

@Gumbymom Mechanical for example?

OOS Accepted 3.98 GPA (UW) (4.42 W) 36 ACT 6 AP’s 4 SATII’s 14 DE courses

@benjihola: Would you happy in another major at UCSD if you are unable to get into CS? If yes, then go for it.

S accepted CS and Warren School

holy frick i got in!!! i can’t believe it i’m so excited

UC GPA: 3.75
ACT: 35
Major: applied math
College: Sixth
OOS

@omarelabd:
I am admitted to UC San Diego as Undeclared. Is there a way of getting into Engineering later on?

A: Yes, but the process is highly competitive, and you cannot count on getting in. Each department in the Jacobs School of Engineering has a process for admitting UC San Diego continuing students. Please check the websites at the bottom of this document and look at the process for the specific major(s) you are interested in. Each department has unique courses and eligibility criteria for applying to their majors, and each department has different quarters when students may apply to their majors. It is very important that you learn about the courses, criteria, and application deadlines for the majors that interest you, plan what courses you will take in your first year, and perform well in those courses. Submit an application once you have met the criteria courses and/or other eligibility criteria. The departments will accept students based on their performance (GPA) in the listed courses. Please refer to the My Jacobs School of Engineering Major Change Application website for further information on the application process. It is also important to research other major options at UC San Diego to be sure there is a major you are interested in studying in case you are not eventually admitted to an Engineering major.

What are my odds of getting into Engineering through the major change process described above?

A: Historically, about 60% overall of students who have applied through the Engineering Major Change process have been accepted into a major in the Jacobs School of Engineering. But these numbers differ substantially from one major to another, and even within one major, they fluctuate substantially from one year to another. The percentage has ranged from about 20% to about 95% depending on major and year. The process is highly competitive, and you cannot count on getting in.

  1. What GPA do I need to get in? A: There is no GPA cutoff that is established in advance. Rather, the GPA that is needed will depend on the number of students who apply to a given major in a given quarter, and the target number of students that the department is able to add at that time. If the department has space available for 10 students and only 12 apply, then the GPA cutoff might turn out to be 3.0, whereas if the department has space for 10 students and 40 apply, then the GPA might turn out to be 3.9. So it is not the GPA that is determined in advance of the application process. Instead, it’s based on the number of spots available and the GPAs of the applicant pool. Historically, the minimum GPA has ranged from about 3.0 to about 3.9, depending on major and year.

Waitlisted! Engineering Physics 34 ACT including college classes: 4.36 fully weighted Just high school classes: 4.15 capped weighted 3.75 uw I thought I had good EC’s and essays

D - Physics Major
Waitlist
SAT 1460
ACT 35
UC GPA 4.45
Sports, Clubs, Leadership, Band,Drama 500+ CS hours
Accepted: CSU Fullerton, SDSU Weber Honors College, Harvey Mudd, UCI CHP and UCSB Chancellor Invite.
Waitlist: UCSD
Waiting for: UCLA, USC and Stanford

I just wanted to make a personal shoutout to Gumbymom. I think I speak for all of us CC members when I say her advice and information about nearly everything was so so helpful. Thank you!!

Let’s say you get accepted through the waitlist. Will you still be offered your major, or is it automatically undecided?

@Senioritis33: Thank you and best of luck to all accepted, waitlisted and denied applicants. You will end up somewhere great!!!

Son accepted to Revelle in Computer Engineering. :slight_smile: accepted at UCSC, CPP. Waitlisted at SLO. Waiting on UCR and CAL.

D got accepted into CogSci/Marshall, 4.0/4.58, ACT 35

Anyone for Environmental Science?

OOS accepted for psychology with a special in social psych, 32 ACT 3.87 GPA

Do you get the Chancellor’s Scholarship with the admission letter or is it separate?