Should I attend? (OOS admitted pre-science with intention to pursue CSE)

uwcse2020
Thu, 22 Mar 2018 08:29:29 +0000

The two most important grades for admittance to CSE are your CS142/143 grades. A 4.0 winter quarter in 143 was something like a 97% or higher. These are very competitive classes, and honestly a math and science background isn’t going to hurt, but it won’t really be of that much help either. You should take the time to learn java, get the building java programs back to basic, and use “practice it.” Start seeing if you can do the homework from 142 and 143, and follow UW’s style guidelines closely.

Given your background, getting 3.8+ in those classes will be the deciding factor, as the rest of your grades will likely already be up there.

If you can’t prep for those classes, consider taking them at your CC before you go to UW, the credit will transfer, and as long as you 4.0 them at CC, it shouldn’t get held against you, although you’re still better off with a 3.8+ at UW.