<p>Hello! So I was accepted as a physiological science major at UCLA - I KNOW that it will be extremely difficult and competitive because there are so many premeds, but I was wondering what the typical science major experience is like at UCLA… will I still be able to enjoy myself on weekends and have a good overall college experience or will I need to bury my nose in the books constantly just to get an average GPA? Also, do you think it’s worth it to go to UCLA and possibly sacrifice a higher GPA (which is important since I want to go to grad school for PT) as opposed to potentially getting better grades at a slightly less prestigious school (with a less exciting location… <em>sigh</em>)?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Study habits and time commitment vary between each and every student. If you’re smart, then you can have a decent amount of time doing whatever you want. There are people who try to study all day but just can’t get the grades. If you know that you’re a good student, then welcome to UCLA. I hear and read from many different, unofficial sources, such as friends and other forums, that the average GPA in whatever various departments that they are referring to is about 3.0. Not spectacular. Different types of graduate schools or professional schools are interested in different things. I understand that medical schools like to see the high GPA, whereas graduate school programs are less stringent with regards to GPA. I am assuming that PT stands for physical therapy. I am not familiar with that field and will not comment about their GPA or “undergraduate institution reputation” desires. Regardless, you want a high GPA. If you’re afraid of competition and are not confident in yourself, then you may find some disappointment at UCLA.</p>