which is better for comp. eng.

College Search & Selection
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<p>After talking to many counselors/advisors, I plan to apply to UCD, UCSC, UCSD (out on a limb), UCI, UCSB, CSULB, and SJSU for undergrad computer engineering, but I want to narrow it down to save money on applications.</p>

<p>My question is which schools are better and why? </p>

<p>Ive done much research and found that UCSC's engineering dept. has small class sizes and is still new. Its also been called a "pot head" school (just relaying the message).</p>

<p>UCSD has a top-notch engineering dept, but I'm unsure of my chances so I'm not relying on an acceptance letter from them.</p>

<p>UCSB is known as a party school, but their engineering program is top-notch as well. Im afraid of the school reputation hindering my future chances of internship/careers/masters applications.</p>

<p>UCI/UCD-I haven't found much info yet.</p>

<p>CSULB and SJSU has a good engineering program, but is impacted like no other. </p>

<p>Please give me some info and advice?</p>

<p>Im currently a CC student and qualify for UCI'S and UCSC's TAG program.
I also have a 3.2 GPA at the moment, but will increase after this semester, hopefully to a 3.3-3.4.</p>

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<p>please give me some insight on this topic.</p>

<p>Is it worth it to go to a UC? or attending a Cal State will be good enough to get a job, which in turn will help me with my masters in the future?</p>

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<p>You might also want to post your question on the Engineering Major forum.</p>

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<p>sorry about that</p>

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Not from what I’ve heard. The kids from UCSB have several job offers. There are a lot of startups near UCSB. Nothing from UCI. UCSB is less selective than UCI but I think has a very strong science/engineering program.</p>