What are my chances for UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC Irvine computer science or comp engineering?

Gumbymom
Fri, 11 Nov 2016 22:57:52 +0000

For UCSD, Mathematics majors are capped just like the CS/CE majors so there is no difference which major(s) you pick since UCSD recommends selecting a non-capped major for an alternate. I would imagine it would be slightly easier to switch into the Math/Computation major than into CS/CE at UCSD if you do not get a direct admit. The amount of risk would be up to you.

At UC Davis, Math/Computation major is in the College of Letters and Sciences which admits by Division (Math and Physical Science) vs Engineering which admits by major, so probably a slightly easier admit.

My advice is always select your first choice major if that is what you want pursue. Also look up how difficult it is to switch majors if you change your mind.