<p>So I’m apply to 4 UC schools with different majors. UCSD: Econ. UCLA: History. CAL: History and UCR: Business Administration. My question is how would i write a UC prompt that states I tell why I choose my major if there completely different. Anybody in the same situations? I know its a long time away from admissions time, but it would be helpful if there are people in the past who applied and got results. Any help is welcomed. Thanks in advance :)</p>
<p>I also want to know…</p>
<p>How many of the prerequisites do you have fulfilled for the major you’re trying to apply for?</p>
<p>I only have the gen chem sequence done so far. Will take calc, bio physics next fall.
Applying for chem or bio major. Any advice?</p>
<p>Well, I applied for Bioengineering at some schools and Biochem at others. Since they were both related, I focused that part of my essay on what I would like to do in the future with those degrees moreso than why I’m choosing the EXACT major. Overall, I think I specifically wrote BioEng in the essay at one point but I’m going to Cal for ChemBio so I really don’t think they care.</p>
<p>Bio and Chem are fairly easy to relate. As for Hist/Biz/Econ, try to find a way to tie them together and express your interest in pursuing careers that somewhat integrate some of the main ideas from them.</p>
<p>@screenname
Take Ochem. Skip Physics until you transfer if possible.</p>
<p>@UCHope
Just a sidenote: consider applying/TAGing a mid-range UC as well. If you plan on TAGing UCSD, don’t forget that they only guarantee acceptance, not major.</p>
<p>I fulfilled all the prereq for History, Econ and Bussiness Admin by the spring semister. I kinda tried to kill two birds with one stone by fullfilling the humanties requirement by taking History major classes so I can apply to UCLA and Berk that way. I’m kinda leaning towards econ, but it would be difficult to turn down an acceptance from UCLA or CAL due to the prestige and the name on that paper haha. </p>
<p>@killmy… you were applying for major that contained bio so it would be easier for you. I’m applying to two completely different majors that have no connections ie History and Econ. I can see the link between econ and bussiness admin by that would be a strech aswell. I’m really kinda nervous because i really don’t wanna screw getting into econ by talking to much on history. Kinda thinking of that, “can’t have you cake and eat it to kinda thing”. Does it seem like im doing too much, or has it been done before. That is what i really wanna know, if it has been done before.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the support guys! :)</p>
<p>@killmyentourage</p>
<p>Is there a reason you recommend ochem rather than physics? Particularly for BioE? Just curious!</p>
<p>I was going to take Physics (for Engineers) 1 + 2 next year (Optics is not required for my major) along with O-Chem, but should I just wait til I transfer?</p>
<p>^
He recommended o-chem to the person applying for chem and bio.</p>
<p>For bioE, I would definitely concentrate on physics/math first.</p>
<p>In the real world (e.g. academia, job hiring/recruiting etc.) the name means much less than you’d think it does. Sure, i impress people when i tell them i go to UCLA, but that doens’t really mean much. At the end of the day, i’d go with a major i was passionate about, even if at a worse institution than one i was indifferent about at a better one.</p>
<p>Just my 2 cents:</p>
<p>I applied to UCBerkeley, UCLA and UCSD with 3 different majors.
Berk - Legal Studies, UCLA - Psych, UCSD - Philosophy.
I wrote about 2 (Psych and Legal), and mentioned Phil in my interests (cause UCSD doesn’t read their essays). I wrote how I love these fields and why, and got in all three schools.
I had a 4.0 and honors, so don’t base your opinion just on my essay.
It’s doable, but hard. Think of a way to connect them all.
For me, it was Law School. I just moved on to talking about law and how the majors would enrich me.
Good luck!</p>
<p>@ Asphy
I meant for a bio or chem major. For BioEng, you have to take physics, but you can wait on ochem, though I finished both.</p>
<p>@iTransfer
Thanks for answering! But fyi I’m a girl :)</p>
<p>So is Econ a very competative major at UCSD? Im pretty sure I’ll have a 3.7 and all pre-req and IGETC done by spring semister.</p>
<p>@Killmyentourage</p>
<p>How long did that take? Does it seem overly ambitious to take ochem, physics 1, and calc 2 all in one semester? I was going to take calc 3 over the winter, then linear in spring with ochem 2 and E&M physics.</p>
<p>Definitely not trying to look “ambitious” or anything… But I really just had to get the classes done so this past Fall, I took OChem 1, Bio 2, Calc 2, Phys 1, Spanish 1, and Engl 2 and I didn’t die. In the Spring I took Ochem 2, Bio 3, Calc 3, Phys 3, Spanish 2. Spring was significantly harder than Fall for some reason. I’m taking my Lin Alg & Diff Eqs class this Summer and Phys 2 (E&M) in the Fall when I transfer. (Note: I only needed 2 semesters of Physics but I took Phys 3 to satisfy UD credit because I couldn’t register for Phys 2 last semester.)</p>
<p>Honestly, I think it’s entirely possible but you definitely have to work hard and not get behind. I spent the most time studying Ochem out of them all and it was hardly even enough, minimal work for Spanish & Engl, average busy work for both Bio & Calc, Phys 1 was moderate but I slacked off a lot in Phys 3 and ended up having to work really hard to get a B.</p>
<p>Oh! That’s so encouraging to hear. My full schedule is Programming (Java), Physics 1, O-Chem 1, Spanish I (P/NP - I don’t want to put in the effort for an A if I am only going to get subject credit anyway!) and Calc II.</p>
<p>Your schedule was almost exactly like mine, but you had it way rougher - English requires essays and all of my Bio classes required final papers. I’m glad it went well :)</p>
<p>You’re applying with History to both UCLA and Berkeley, which happen to be the only UC’s that currently read personal statements. SD and UCR admit completely off of numbers and don’t read the personal statement at all (that’s why they can admit using TAG). The PS is still sent to them because it can be used for scholarship considerations and other non-admission stuff.</p>
<p>In summation, you can safely write a History personal statement and not worry about it negatively affecting your chances at SD and UCR (unless SD fast-tracks their change to holistic admissions, but I think that’s unlikely).</p>
<p>If you want to make it a challenge though, you can look for some type of commonality between business/econ/history, focus on your experience with that common attribute, and talk about why they are all viable methods of getting to a particular career path or learning experience.</p>