<p>Since you don’t have a clear science/engineering/comp sci background, it might be in your best interest to apply undeclared or to something else and then switch later. Of course you can’t do this with every school because some of them would require switching between colleges within the university, which can be very hard to do but usually not impossible. Just check at each school before you apply.</p>
<p>And as far as the Claremont colleges go, they will definitely be a high reach. I meant that you should select one or two of the suggested schools and apply, especially UCLA or Cal because you wouldn’t even have to do another app. You should also definitely apply to UCSD. mid-reach, but it’s a great school in a great location. And I second the Cal Poly comments they’re great schools and you could probably get in. Can you get fee wavers for your applications? That might help your situation a little more, you shouldn’t not apply because of money.</p>
<p>About the Calgrant, there’s been a lot in the news about cancelling that. At least that’s what I’ve heard around the bay area. Maybe those are just rumors though, i’m not sure.</p>