CS Capped Major in the Future

fl1p1npr1d3
Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:34:47 +0000

I believe that the average CS GPA is around a 3.0 (probably 2.9-3.0 to be more specific, the dept.'s lower div. avg. is a B-). I can tell you right now that even getting a 3.0 is not going to be a walk in the park especially if you have no prior experience in programming before coming here. If you think about it, the 3.0 GPA cap is going to “weed out” at least half of your classmates (similar to Haas admissions). It takes a good amount of studying for a normal person to maintain a tech. GPA of 3.0. I suggest that you take 2 technical classes per semester with 1 or 2 other easy classes on the side so that you can concentrate on your pre-requisites. You’ll definitely have a balance between studying and having a social life if you do. There’s no use rushing through classes since as you said it will be impacted probably in Spring 2014.

Best of luck, and congrats! Hope you had fun on Cal Day!