College Applications: UC San Diego? Help!?
Question:
The UC school system works like this- you apply to your college under a specific major. I want to major in Biology, but apparenty getting in with that major is "really hard." My friends tell me that if I apply under a different major, my chances of getting in will be WAY higher. If so, what major should I apply under in order to get in?
I REALLY want to go to this school. I've been offered scholarships for academics and athletics from schools all over the nation, but UCSD is honestly my one and only choice. Getting in would mean the world to me.
Just so it's understood, this is not "cheating," it's just manipulating the application system to one's advantage. : ]
Anyways, please help me out if you can! Thanks!
Answer:
Just to let you know, I am also a high school senior. Well, a couple days ago, I actually went to a meeting at UCSD where this question was addressed,
So, to answer your question no, you will not have a higher chance of getting into UCSD if you apply under an underrepresented major. When UCSD processes your application, they decide whether you get in. Secondly, they look at your major. Overall, if you get in then you get in. They WILL NOT turn you down just because you have a popular major.
I say go for the bio. UCSD accepts many bio majors. They are normal people, and had good grades in high school. My sister goes to this school, so I wish you best of luck. Her major is computer science. However, her roomate is majoring in biological chemistry- apparently extremely difficult, but well worth the effort.
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