How many people applied to EECS for Berkeley?

victor5555
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:35:57 +0000

Empathy, thanks for the words of encouragement! Even though I work full time, I always fear that my lack of ECs (especially since my work is completely unrelated to my major) may affect my chances. Actually, that is EXACTLY the reason I’m going back to school! I simply do not enjoy what I do, although I’ve been pretty successful at it from a purely “career” perspective. I’m a “technical guy” with a liking for anything science-related. I somehow have to work that into my essays!

…and that leads to my next response: My situation is pretty much living proof that I’m not doing this simply for the money. I make a pretty good living at my current job in the Financial industry (although the overall situation is not too good right now - but it’s a cycle like everything else)

To Lukem: I’m @ El Camino College, and yes, if you go there too, you know that we probably have one of the toughest physics depts in the CCC system. So much so, that I’ve known a couple of students who actually went to Santa Monica College to take their Physics series!! …but I have my “sleeves all rolled up and ready to go” for Physics 1C …I know it’s not going to be a cake-walk, for sure! :)