UCSD vs Cal Poly SLO vs UCLA

c172pilot
Thu, 23 Mar 2017 21:24:21 +0000

You’re an incoming freshman right? I would say 2-3 years is unrealistic for any major or school. The standard 4 years is possible at Cal Poly, and UCSD of course. You just need to be on your game - know what classes you need, take classes over the summer (especially GEs) and be in charge of your path.

The 4-year graduation rate may be higher elsewhere, but it’s definitely not 100%. Engineers just have a lot of ground to cover and it’s hard to fit into 4 years with all of the other extras like GEs.

On another note, graduation in 4 years would most likely mean no internships over the summer as you will be trying to do as many classes as possible. IMHO not having an internship or co-op will put you at a disadvantage down the line.