<p>I have been trying for several years to get into college. I graduated from high school in 2007. when I first applied I only got into uc riverside. I was advised by several people to decline and continue with my community college courses and I did so. The next year I was declined from all ucs and private schools that I got into and was just accepted in csula. I again declined and took several more community college courses. The third time around and during this final summer I was accepted into uc riverside and la Verne university for mathematics. I have to decide by tommorrow and have been torn between the two options. I would like to do engineering but struggled in the course requirements in community college. Mainly do to a lack of focus and care. But now am refocused. My question is would it be hard to go to uc riverside and transfer my major to engineering? Or should I go to la verbe for mathematics and apply to schools for engineering after? I like uc riverside more but do not want to go for a major I don’t feel would provide a fulfilling career in sociology. Any tips, information , or insight would be greatly appreciated. Again I must decide by tomorrow</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about La Verne, but I’m familiar with UC Riverside’s mathematics program. It is a good program and I hear it’s rising in rankings too. I know that some of the math faculty also lecture in the physics department, so there may be wiggle room for some type of crossover. You really should be asking the department these questions because they will provide you with the best answer. I do know that you can apply to graduate school in engineering with a math degree, but taking some physics or engineering classes would be really helpful for making you look like a better candidate.
I know it can be tough deciding what exactly it is you want to do, but 5 years out of high school you kinda need to make a plan a pursue it. You can’t keep putting off making real progress just because you don’t want to be locked into a specific path.
Good luck with whatever you decide.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for the information. I have been trying to keep in contact with a counselor and get more information on transferring. No one has really gibing the idea of a math degree then applying for engineering after so thank you for that idea. I will try and get more information on that. And yes I know with five years out of high school its time to stop messing around and decide. Thank you for the tough love and the advice</p>
<p>I spent just over 6 years as an undergraduate, so I’m not trying to judge. More pointing out that we can wait forever to make the perfect decision, or we can just make one that seems pretty close and adjust it later as we change. :)</p>
<p>Also, are you contacting the general admissions for the schools you are interested in or the actual departments? If it isn’t the departments, I’d recommend emailing either the department chair or a coordinator and ccing the department secretary just in case whoever you emailed is who you want to talk to.</p>
<p>Exactly I kept sitting back taking my time figuring th opportunity would present itself. I guess now I see I have to just go for it. And as you said adjust. I’ll do the email as you stated thanks again</p>
<p>Alright, I think you should definitely pick UC Riverside. I would’ve considered Cal Poly Pomona on my list of schools, though. I’m also a mathematics major. </p>
<p>Your post is very confusing. </p>
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<p>Why would you go into sociology from mathematics? I am also considering applying for an engineering master’s degree after I get my BS in Math. You’re like my friend, though. He graduated in 2007 and was in community college up until this June. He’s going to UCLA now. Time to work hard and earn your degree! La Verne is WAY too expensive.</p>
<p>Hey, I know that feel bro.</p>
<p>Anyway, my best advice to you is, are you REALLY sure you can handle engineering? I aced my engineering prep (Calculus and Physics mostly, struggled a little with Chemistry) and let me tell you, Engineering is TOUGH! I’m doing Environmental Engineering at UCSD which is a Mechanical based program (not civil/structure like most environmental degrees) and you know what? It’s hard man. </p>
<p>When you get to your junior level classes, you have to apply your basic physics like waves/mechanics, your basic chemistry like pressure/density and calculus like differential equations and linear algebra all to ONE class. </p>
<p>The reason engineering is respected is because solving problems as an engineer combines the intuitive nature of solving problems like a manager would, combined with the rigorous nature of solving problems like a mathematician/physicist (there’s one answer, but how did you get to it?). You have to write reports in lab classes, design structures using AutoCAD and calculate their properties. </p>
<p>PM me if you want some advice. I went from business -> film studies -> engineering so I know what it’s like to come from a non-science/engineering background and what it takes to succeed.</p>