Help!! Dont know what to do....

mikemac
Fri, 01 May 2015 18:09:02 +0000

It looks like a few CSU campuses still are accepting apps for Fall 2015 for CS majors. Unless you get off a waiting list at a UC that is your best choice (assuming they accept you). See https://secure.csumentor.edu/filing_status/Default.asp

This is your best option, IMHO. UCs carry more prestige, but that really is of less importance for a CS major. With engineering and CS majors employers 1) care about what you can do 2) can readily assess it. In an interview it is going to be obvious whether you can do the work or not, so if you are willing to work hard in college and really master the material you will have opportunities out of college. It is also important to take part in CS related activities (both your own personal projects and school clubs) so that you are an attractive candidate for internships. Internships, in turn, are key to attracting the interest of future employers and, given the current job climate, will give you an automatic offer from the internship company if you do well there.

Maybe you always wanted a UC degree, but its going to cost you $60K to $100K in lost income to burn another year at a CC hoping you get in. Maybe its worth it to you, most people would think not.