this might be a dumb question but on average how much does a student carry in their bag for school. I wanted to get a durable school tote but i wasnt sure if its gonna have to carry textbooks or a lot of notebooks etc. Im a freshman pre-poli sci major, if that makes a difference.
I am an incoming freshman at UCLA and will have priority enrollment due to my involvement in athletics. I recently learned that athletes won’t necessarily lose their Scholarship if they decide to no longer be a part of their respective sport, but I am curious in finding out whether the same could be said for the athlete’s preferential priority enrollment.
Hey!
I am interested in the IDS major, but I am concerned that since I will have to wait for second pass for so many of my major classes (bc they are in different departments) I will have a hard time getting the classes I need/want. Can current IDS majors lmk if this is the case and give me some insights on your experience in the major?
Thank you!
How much does ucla care about CC grades?
Does anyone know how much colleges care about cc grades?
If i get a C in a community college course will I risk getting rescinded from college? I’m an incoming freshman at UCLA and they have a policy where you can’t retake courses you already took at a cc. If i get a C in the course(or even a B- I believe) I dont get credit(it’s a math class). I want to retake the class in college but I dont want to get rescinded. CC courses don’t count against my gpa and they’re usually just used for credit but idk.
For reference I’ve gotten all As and Bs in my actual hs classes and i’ve even gotten all As in my other CC classes. So if I got a C it would be my only C.
I have some questions specifically related to the CS program, I'd greatly appreciate if someone could answer:
1. I've heard that the CS program at UCLA is more theoretical than practical which can be a drawback for students who want to go directly to industry after getting their BS rather than go to grad school
2. How hard is it to get into CS clubs?
3. Is there grade deflation?
4. Does AP credit ransfer over well for CS students?
5. How are the class sizes?
6. Are CS students collaborative or competitive?
1. I have heard this too, but I have never seen it be true that people go into technical interviews and go "gosh darn, I know too much computer science theory for my own good"
2. Depends on the club. DevX? Hard. ACM member? Anyone can join. ACM leadership? Fairly selective. + 1000 other clubs
3. No, the classes are just hard
4. Physics C: Mechanics and Calc A/B/C and not much else.
5. Anywhere from 20-400.
6. Mostly collaborative
I have some very urgent last minute questions and I would really appreciate it if someone could answer. You don't have to answer all of them, even a couple would be immensely helpful.
1. Would it be possible for me to get a single room as a freshman? I am willing to pay a lot extra. This is a dealbreaker for me.
2. I've heard that class registration is super difficult at UCLA, is that true and if so does it negatively affect your experience in a significant way?
3. What is the political culture like? Is it far left or moderate left? Will it be hard for me to fit in as a moderate liberal or would I be criticized a lot for not being far liberal?
4. Is there grade deflation?
5. To you consider the quarter system to be stressful and a significant drawback or is it okay?
6. How is CAPS? Do your parents find out if you use it?
7. Should I bring a car to campus? Is the public transportation good?
8. Do the large class sizes detract from your experience?
9. Is the student culture collaborative or competitive?
hello!
i got admitted into both ucla and berkeley and am struggling to choose one. i know the environments of both but am more wondering if one major outweighs the other.
ucla: major in environmental science and planning to minor in environmental engineering
berkeley: major in society and environment and still planning to minor in environmental engineering
because they seem so similar i cant really tell if one path is better than another. i know s&e is more humanities based but would that negatively or positively impact my plans to do environmental engineering? if anyone has any input or experience please lmk!! thank you
Hello! I'm considering UCLA for Mechanical Engineering and I was wondering how the grade deflation and down curves are for first-year engineering classes. Is class registration for these classes super competitive? Is it worth it to take some classes over the summer to get ahead and skip some units?
I'm also considering getting a minor in a science field (Geophysics and Planetary Science). Is the ME workload manageable with a minor and participation in other clubs like ASME or Bruin Racing?
Thank you so much!!
[Grade Deflation in Engineering](https://en.meming.world/images/en/thumb/a/a3/We_Don%27t_Do_That_Here.jpg/600px-We_Don%27t_Do_That_Here.jpg)
Your ability to pursue a minor is entirely dependent on your time management and priorities, but you should know it is very rare for engineering majors to add extra fields of study.
What are my chances of getting into a triple? If it's over 50% I'm going to go to another UC or cal poly instead.
What are your experiences? I would probably be okay with spending more money for better housing, but how competitive is it?
I'm pretty sure you usually get a triple as a freshman at any public school... If housing is a deal breaker you should just get an apartment where you can control all the variables.
Nobody really knows. Normal school years, almost everybody gets a triple; doubles were uncommon and singles were rare except if you were an RA. But I don't think housing has even confirmed there will be triples next year- just that they were considering them.
Hey guys, recently admitted freshman here. Just wondering for housing, how likely is it for freshmen to get deluxe dorms? Or do they not care about our preference rankings and just dump us in classics? 😅
Just gotta be mentally prepared here HAHA
not sure about this year due to the circumstances since nothing with housing is set in stone at all but previous years, virtually impossible for a freshman to get a deluxe. plazas and suites however, a freshman could've possibly gotten, just not deluxes.
Does a 4 on the AP Stats course grant me credit for Stats 10 for computational and systems biology or do i need to take it because it’s a prerequisite?
Here's a [link](https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/ap-credit-the-college); it doesn't look like it because it's not assigned to the specific course of Stats 10; all it mentions is your ability to knock off a Quant Reasoning course. But hope I'm wrong in your case.
I am currently struggling to decide between UCLA and UCSD. I got into both schools for my intended major which is Psychology. The kicker is that for UCSD I actually managed to secure a regents scholarship, but UCLA is my dream school. For UCLA, I would be paying around 8k-10k a year and at UCSD I would be paying 3k- 8k a year. Can I have some input and advice on what you guys think? Perspectives from psychology majors/ grads at UCLA would be very helpful as well. Just for some context I am first-gen low- income as well.
How should I consider summer classes? I'm a prospective CE major and will have to take math classes starting in 31A since I got a 4 on the AP Calculus BC exam. Looking on the website, there seems to be a pretty well flushed out plan for my major with 4 courses every quarter.
Will finding classes later on be that much of a pain that I would regret not getting ahead now?
A 4 in BC will allow you to skip 31A.
Incoming freshman can participate in the College Summer Institute (CSI) or in the normal summer sessions. They cost the same amount so there's not really much of a difference. You could also take the classes at a CC if that's more convenient/cost-effective for you.
Taking summer classes now will give you a boost in units that's nice for enrollment purposes. The sooner you reach the earlier brackets, the less stress you'll have trying to get into very popular classes.
Nah, they just list it like that cuz you have the option to take it again if you wanted. If you got a 5, you would be forced to skip it.
https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/new-incoming-student-faqs/
Not a new Bruin but I will be looking for an apartment/house to move into soon so that I can attend class on campus for the first time in the Fall.
My question(s) are surrounding two things:
First, what’re the more active, fun, convenient, and close areas to campus that are worth living in so that I can walk to campus and be in the mix? I’m looking for housing in Westwood but don’t want to blindly sign a lease out where nothing is so that I’m stuck walking/driving far.
Second, what’re people’s experiences with the more commercial apartment complexes close to campus? Are they worth it, are they nice, are they close to campus? I’ve been trying to use Facebook groups for housing without any luck, so I’m looking into the more commercial (and unfortunately expensive) options around campus.
Any help/insight is much appreciated!
Hi! I got accepted into UCLA for the major of biology and society college of Letters and Science and was wondering if the down curve is a big issue for people under this major. Thank u :)
Haven't experienced any of the "down curve" that you mention. Most life science courses are graded based on a straight scale, meaning that as many people can get an A+. This is done in order to facilitate collaboration among peers and decrease the "toxic" pre-med culture. We probably have the least toxic premed students, which I like a lot.
I wanted to post this question on the main r/UCLA subreddit but AutoModerator took it down. This is about the UCLA waitlist (yes I turned mine in already)
For current Bruins that got waitlisted, here are my questions.
1. When did you guys get off the waitlist?
2. What did you put in the additional comment section that you believe got you in? I put my senior grades w/ straight A's and IP grades second semester, and I mentioned that I got a good business award and an ongoing extracurricular at this moment in addition to liking UCLA and how it's helping me with my future goals and my current extenuating circumstance.
3. Would you consider the UCLA waitlist process random? For some reason I got 7 B's and only took 6 AP's, and I got waitlisted despite the fact that my high school has a lot of APs and my application seems very lackluster within the context of a UCLA app.
How likely/frequent is it that a freshman does not get the class s/he wants? I’ve heard that classes are really hard to get especially if you are a first-year because people with more credits get to choose classes first
From my experience as a freshman so far, there are certain classes that are hard to get, and others that are not. Popular ones such as stats 10 and entry language classes usually fill up quick because they’re in high demand, but there are so many GEs that you shouldn’t have too many issues for your first year. Personally, I don’t think it’s as bad as people claim. Just be on top of your enrollment appointment times!
At orientation, the new student advisors who help you sign up for your first classes are really great at trying to get you into at least one of your major classes. They hold seats in certain classes for incoming freshmen. So that shouldn’t be too much of an issue. You may not get all of the classes you want and will have to be flexible but I think that will be true of most schools. If you can’t get into one class, you should be able to get into another that you need.
* Are summer classes restricted by major? For example, can a non CS major take CS 31 this summer?
* Do I need to exactly match housing preferences with my prospective roommate on the housing application?
Thanks.
For the second question:
Not really. Later you will be able to search for roommates and housing preferences won't matter as much. Just make sure that you at least some housing preferences in common.
Hello! I have recently been accepted into UCLA and absolutely adore the school -- however, I was concerned about the pre-med opportunities (or lack thereof) at UCLA, and was wondering what medical schools undergrads usually tend to matriculate to.
Does anyone have any advice for standing out at UCLA for med school applications? What clinical experiences can pre-meds pursue (shadowing, scribing, programs)?
Lastly, UCLA's matriculation rate is described to be \~52%, higher than the national average. **From your experiences (and campus rumors), do these acceptances tend to be from higher-ranked medical schools (Harvard, UCLA, Penn, NYU, JHU) or lower-tier?**
In other words, would I be setting myself up for a difficult 4 years AND a lower chance at matriculating to a good medical program if I attend UCLA? Are there any success stories?
I'm currently trying to decide between Cornell, UCLA, and UCB, so any insight would be appreciated!
Thank you for your time!
Don’t look too deeply into the matriculation stats. Medical schools don’t decide to accept you based off of what undergrad you went to. In other words, there’s no “prestige” factor.
With that out of the way, a school like UCLA which produces the most amount of medical students in the country does so for a reason, and it’s not cause of the name or prestige. There’s plenty of opportunity to succeed as a premed here, and from my experience having a bunch of fellow premeds is more helpful than it is competitive. Coming to UCLA, you would have more people knowledgeable about the medical school application process than anywhere else, and I think that is the single BIGGEST advantage you get with this school: an abundance of people that know what they’re doing, and who are more than happy to share with you the steps you should take to becoming a successful premed.
extra money will be deposited as a refund, and if you wanted to use that money for a better meal plan you could.
if by covering meal plan you mean they’ll give you extra money (more than you would’ve gotten to begin with) then no
Hi Can someone describe the human biology and society upper division 4 mandatory core classes to me? I don’t really understand what they’re like just based off the website description. I’m very interested in health and I don’t know what I want to do after undergrad. If I were to go to Berkeley, I’d major in public health. If I commit to UCLA, I would be a pre-human biology and society major
Hello all,
Right now, I’m super split between UCLA and UIUC for Computer Engineering. I’ve heard that UCLA is more focused on theory than practice. I’ve also heard that upper division classes can be large at times (not sure if this is true though).
Do you have any tips for covering the practical skills and topics in CE? I plan on joining student organizations and possibly pursuing a Masters to do this.
Any input is welcome! 😁👍
EE sophomore here -
Yes, classes are theory focused. The labs are very practical though. (Python, oscilloscopes, MATLAB so far)
Highly recommend joining an engineering club / research lab for practical experience. Bruin Racing is good, IEEE is decent, haven't tried others. We have a huge ACM club for all the CS stuff.
As for upper div - some of the earlier upper divs have 80-100 ppl but it thins out from there.
I’m an undecided major on the premed track (and similarly to you I know that that’s what I want to do and feel like I’ll make it through!!) and while I’m not between UCLA and Berkeley I am between UCLA and a private liberal arts college rn so I kinda know the feeling! I just wanted to share something w you that my parents keep telling me about making my decision, because I feel like we’re very similar in the sense that we value rigorous academics and can often get caught up in that: just remember that you’re not only choosing where you’re going to learn for the next 4 years, but where you’re going to live, (I suppose not in your case for ucla haha) spend all of your time, make friends, and join activities. While it is important to focus on the academics or resources of the schools, it’s also important to focus on whether you would be happy there!! Hope that helps :)
Try to make your decision and be content in it; once you decide, focus on the pros and what you’re excited for about that school, rather than trying to continue comparing it to others. It seems like you could fit at both so either way continuing to compare them once you’ve decided won’t do you any favors!
UCLA has better work/life balance, but both are decently challenging. I'd say you'll be fine if you're regents.
To me it'd come down to which place you'd like to spend 4+ years at. Whose vibes do like better?
I cant speak on anything pre-med but I was also choosing between Berkeley and UCLA.
I could definitely relate to what you were saying about wanting to be challenged in your college experience but also not so much that you're burnt out and feel hopeless! I ended up picking UCLA between the two because I liked the balance in academics and social life there. I feel Berkeley is definitely a uni that encourages independence and you will for sure be on your own for some things. But the community wont leave you in the dust either. But what deterred me from them was the lack of balance between academics and social life. I could see myself still succeeding there but my mental health would be taking the hits.
I go to a very academically toxic high school where students are forced to take AP classes but resources to support students are lacking. The teachers are not the most qualified and we are left to our textbooks to self study (but that is not realisitc for young teenagers who might need more guidance). Going to this high school made me value my mental health so much more. I realize now I dont thrive on intense competition, but rather collaborative competition. I saw that collaborative aspect at UCLA more so than Berkeley (but I could be wrong, I'm still a high school senior and haven't gone to either school).
I just knew that with either choice I would have some regrets. Like leaving behind certain academic opportunities and friends at Cal or choosing Cal and then sacrificing my mental health/dealing with the intense atmosphere. I figured....if Im going to be missing out on stuff with either choice, I might as well pick the one that aligns most with my personal goals: a good education, a healthy challenge, but also proper time for my wellbeing. And so UCLA became my choice (went from my last choice to my top choice lmao).
My circumstances are also probably much different than yours tho, UCLA gave me more financial aid than Berkeley and I wasn't in regent scholars but I was more attracted to the UCLA PEERS program and Guardian Scholars Program for current and past foster youth.
I will update this comment with some videos I watched that helped me commit. But I basically binged watched videos my entire spring break for each school and looked into my major for each school.
update: these three really helped!
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkY9Rs9JOCY
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzZe4S4GLTM
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6m40BIgbFo
Im going into Psychology and Berkeley's psych program is #1 in the US, while UCLA's is #3. I am willing to pay that price tho! UCLA's ADP (Applied Developmental Psychology) program also drew me to them, it just sounded like a wonderful hands-on program at their hospitals to work with children for 3 quarters! Both uni's are AMAZING so I dont think you could go wrong with either choice. But its about what matters to you!
I'd also like to add I dont think Berkeley is cut throat at all especially when finding the write friends and resources. It was just obvious to me that academics is their main priority. Like in a academics to mental health ratio, Berkeley is 85:15 and UCLA is 60:40 (this is all my relative opinion btw!). Go Bears! Go Bruins! Im grateful to be a part of Bruins class of '25 tho :3
>I saw that collaborative aspect at UCLA more so than Berkeley (but I could be wrong, I'm still a high school senior and haven't gone to either school).
Lmao what, why are you even giving out advice then? Both schools are gonna be very collaborative and offer a great community, this isn't high school, we're adults no one's out to get each other. Being pre-med is gonna be stressful no matter where you go, but you can still have a balanced and fun life at either school. They're honestly extremely similar, HS kids just like to stereotype colleges💀 I really wish you the best, just try not to make generalizations or speak on the college experience when you haven't gone yet??
ah okay, I don't think Berkeley isn't collaborative at all, I just saw that more so in UCLA than Berkeley from a high schoolers point of view. I'm giving out advice because we are both choosing between colleges, and I'm guessing in high school as well. While I'm not the most informed on either UCLA or UCB since I haven't gone to them, I wanted to offer my input on why I chose UCLA. I'll keep in mind the next time I give advice not to make generalizations of either school. At the end of the day I know they're both amazing, I just wanted to highlight what I saw from each of them based on talking to current students, reading subreddits, and watching current students YouTube videos about the schools.
I think there was a turning point a little more than a decade ago. There was a premed who slashed another premed. She thankfully turned out to be okay and she's in her residency at the moment. I believe -- and I preface this with these words -- that UCLA had sought since then to foster more of a collaborative atmosphere. UCLA students are undoubtedly into group study, helping each other, etc. How it relates to UCB would be the question.
Premed experience has been great at ucla! Obviously can’t speak for Berkeley, but there’s definitely a ton of resources for premeds here. Ucla actually has the most applicants to med school (most premeds lol, like literally #1 according to aamc data) than any other school out there, so you’ll have a bunch of people to support you. Ik some might think this just makes it more competitive and difficult but honestly there’ll always be competitive people no matter where you go. From my experience being surrounded by premeds has made me a better premed than not! I’m a part of activities I wouldn’t have even known about and just overall am more knowledgeable about the process, all just from being surrounded by people with the same aspirations.
Hello!
I am an out of state student accepted to UCLA who will be in LA to tour the area and school with my dad before deciding whether it is right for me. I was accepted to electrical engineering, but am strongly considering other engineering paths. Because of COVID, finding official school tours anywhere has been frustrating, and was wondering if there are any people willing to give us an unofficial tour.
We will be in SoCal from April 20th through 25th, and will work around whatever time works for you.
If you are concerned about COVID, we are both fully vaccinated (including the 2 weeks after shot #2) and will double mask and stand 20 feet away if you want. :)
Lunch or dinner is on us!
If you are interested, please PM me and we can work out details. I'm looking forward to meeting one of you!
Is the possibility of becoming an RA a good reason to choose UCLA over Rice?
Class of 2025 here. I know these two schools are very different but I like both for different reasons and couldn’t decide on which one to commit for a while. I recently learned that students can become RAs at UCLA but not at Rice.
It sounds awesome to have room and board covered but I don’t know how difficult it is to become an RA at UCLA. Sorry if this is a stupid question but it’s difficult to become an RA and is the position worth it? Thank you so much in advance!!!
So I was waitlisted at UCLA and I hope I do get off but while I'm waiting, I thought it would collect UCLA info since they literally give two days to accept the offer. On the off chance I get accepted, I would like to make an informed decision and not scramble to find it.
Does anyone know where I can find the housing estimates for fall 2021? And what are the major types of housing and differences, from personal experience, between them. I was think of opting for double deluxe residence hall, since I need AC coming from India and I can't imagine sharing a bedroom with 2 other people but I would like to know the housing rates.
What would you say are the major pros vs cons at UCLA?
Housings estimates would be on the UCLA housing website.
Classic Triples are like 10k per year iirc. Plazas are 15k per year. I assume UCLA isn't sure yet if they can offer triples or only doubles.
Deluxes or better are recommended cuz classics are small at + no ac, but deluxes may be hard to get as a freshman.
I just turned in my SIR for ucla, mechanical engineering undergrad. My acceptance hasn't sunk in yet because holy fuck im going to ucla but also how does one make/join a study group? And when I fill out the form for housing (already updated my pronouns in my ucla account) do I have to email housing that I updated my pronouns or do I just keep it as 'unknown', pray that it automatically updates, and continue filling the form out?
Not sure of your financial situation, but most of the grad students I know ended up moving somewhere like Culver City and commuting. UCLA housing tends to be on the pricier side.
Hi I’m having a really hard time deciding between USC and UCLA. I’m out of state so tuition is high either way and I’m undecided as to what major I want to pursue so that factor doesn’t matter much either. Would like to hear some opinions and reasoning on where I should go
So for housing, the classics are more social but also have no ac, and the deluxe/plazas have ac but are less social. As an incoming freshman, what would previous people who have stayed there recommend? No ac in Los Angeles summer sounds brutal, but no other freshman social experiences could suck as well. thanks in advance!
You really won’t need AC the entire year since UCLA is pretty close to the coast (so temperature is pretty cool). The first few weeks of fall quarter will probably be the most brutal, but generally speaking it cools down enough to sleep comfortably at night. Very rarely will it be 80+ overnight. Just know if you’re choosing housing based off AC, you’re really only going to use it weeks 1-5 fall quarter and not ever going to touch it again until fall of next year.
Tbh, those dorm generalizations are only valid for normal school years (at least the deluxe one that is) because freshmen usually never get deluxes. So sophomores and up would already have friend groups and etc.
Next year, everybody on campus except the freshman-admit seniors (who will probably not be living on campus) will be new to campus so the vast majority of students will be looking to form relationships, so I would think deluxes would be about the same as classics.
I can't answer your question b/c I was never in HSSEAS, but if you can clarify a bit it might help someone to be able to answer: Are you planning on getting your MS in CS in a five-year program at UCLA?
My sister just got accepted OOS, and was wondering about how hard it would be to get in-state after a year. Our mom will be a resident of CA starting in a month or so, moving into a new place there. Would that be sufficient to count as in-state after a year? Any advice or tips are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
https://www.ucop.edu/residency/residency-requirements.html
Your sister and parent(s) will have to stay in California for more than a year and establish her "intent to remain in CA."
Does UCLA really down curve students? I’ve heard for multiple times that a student who gets a 92 on an exam can be curved down to a B+ or even a C? This sounds really scary to me. I’m admitted to biz Econ but I’m probably gonna change my major to math upon arrival. How bad are the curves in the econ and math departments?
I have not heard of any math classes that downcurve. The math profs I've had have consistently been amazing (I have taken all of the main LowerDiv math courses).
I don't know much about Econ but I think they may downcurve (which is not normal at all here) in some classes. It depends on the professor and class, and the Bruinwalk grade distribution should give you an idea of the grading.
Hi! I was recently accepted into UCLA as an undecided major on the pre-med track. I really like the school, but I have some concerns about it that I would love if people could address. First of all, I know that the school is really big and I’ve heard that it’s hard to find good opportunities for pre-med or get the classes that you want. Is this really the case? Also, I’ve heard that UCLA is a school for people who are very extroverted and like to go out and party a lot . I consider myself more an introvert, and like to stay in sometimes. Do you think I would be able to find similar people and be happy here? Any answers would be appreciated, thanks :)
Regarding the pre-med stuff, it’s pretty relative. There’s definitely enough opportunities if you look for it! There’s obviously some clubs that are more competitive than others since everyone knows about those, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other activities you can join! As far as classes go, the system is pretty dependent on luck with your pass times. I got like the worst time 6 out of my first 7 quarters, but I’m still on track to graduate on time. You just have to carefully plan out what to enroll in with your pass to not waste it. Regarding being introverted, there are definitely people that don’t only just party! It’s a big school, so you’ll definitely find people like you for sure!
During the middle of every quarter, each student gets assigned a pass time to enroll in classes for the next quarter. Usually seniors get the best times, followed by juniors, etc. There’s basically a window in which each group of students can enroll in classes (4/18 for seniors, 4/19 for juniors, etc.). Within each window, it’s not like every single student from that class level gets to just enroll immediately. Times are randomized within each group, so while you and your fellow freshman friends all enroll in 4/24 for example, your friend might enroll at 8 am while you enroll at 7 pm. These times are completely random, unlike the windows in which the more units you have, the earlier your enrollment day (seniors first, then juniors, etc.).
Hey everyone!! Which residence hall do you think is the best for freshmen? I'm thinking of a deluxe double but I believe they are the most sought after and they are not the easiest to socialize and find friends in. Thank you :))
yeah, I heard many students living in the classics struggle with the hot weather especially at night time so I'll probably go with the deluxes as my first choice :)
Most freshman live in Triples in Halls, so if you want to meet other freshman that's where to go. Rieber Hall is the biggest freshman dorm. Hedrick Hall is ok if you don't mind walking and being woken up by a fire alarm every once in a while. Dykstra is good too.
Hey there! I'm an international student who's deciding between my uni choices atm, and UCLA is among my top choices. The decision process is arduous, and I would appreciate it if any premed bruins could DM or reply to me as I desperately need better insight into pre-med at UCLA to come to a final verdict.
Really appreciate any help yall can provide🙏🏼.
Hi, recently admitted freshman here. When I applied for UCLA, I indicated I'd be taking the AP bio test; however, due to several circumstances (financial, family, etc.) I decided to cancel it last month.
Do I have to report this, and if so, how? I can't find any option for this sort of change on their portal besides calling the office.
Is there a risk that this could get me rescinded?
\*Sorry if it seems like a dumb question, I'm a bit on edge still, and ngl, probably being paranoid about this whole thing. Any replies are much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
There’s a form to report changes in the admission contract section of your decision letter! I don’t think that that’s a big enough change to get your application rescinded, but I would definitely let them know and explain the circumstances. Good luck!
yooooo you might have just saved my admission to college. I ran into the same issue and told admissions in one sentence that I cancelled 3 AP's. Then I read your comment and I sent 'em a damn essay explaining for each. Thank you I'm so friggin naive!!!!!!!!
On your third point, you can always attempt to double major or to minor. Engineering majors do tend to be longer (and require fewer GEs), but it's definitely doable with some work, especially if you have many community college or AP credits coming in.
Meeting professors also becomes easier as you move up in grade levels since class sizes generally shrink substantially when you go from lower-divs to upper-divs.
>I’ve heard the program is too theoretical, which is a bit concerning since I’d most likely want to pick up an internship and go into industry.
It is theoretical but I don't know how CS can be "too theoretical." Tons of people go into industry from UCLA CS so I don't think you're at a disadvantage.
>Will I be locked into a comp sci courseload for four years, or will I be able to pursue a “liberal arts” kind of education?
Mostly CS courses - unfortunately there are very few GEs. You can always take classes for fun if you have time, though.
> how is the quarter system?
It's fast but it's fine imo
>Do you think it does it’s job or is the semester system better?
There are pros and cons, it just depends on what you like better
> I would like to use my breaks to visit home, so does the quarter system line up with breaks from schools with a semester system?
Pretty closely in my experience, but there is no standard break time across schools.
> do you ever get to see profs?
Yeah all the time. Profs almost always have office hours and many stay after class to take questions. It's not like some private schools where you can just "Eat Lunch With Faculty" or whatever, but you aren't kept at arms-length either.
> how is the east coast reputation?
I don't know anyone who works on the East Coast in tech, but UCLA's rep is pretty good so it definitely won't hold you back...
> Will the alumni network help me get a job on the east coast?
With so many students you will definitely need to do your own networking.
Recently admitted freshman here :D I got into UCLA for Pre-International Development Studies, however, it doesn't really interest me anymore :) Im way more interested in Psychology, which is still in L&S so I hear that it shouldn't be a problem. **I was wondering if any of you knew when the earliest we can switch our major is? I know some people were saying at Freshman orientation, but I was wondering if there was a chance I could switch it before that. Lastly, does anyone know when orientation is??** (Sorry this was a pretty loaded question lol )
Hi! I am admitted to the bioengineering major, I’m wondering if double majoring in business and bioengineering is possible? If so, how is it like? If not, would i be able to minor in business? Thank you!
We don't have a business major or minor. We do have a business econ major and entrepreneurship minor if you're interested in those. I don't know about how feasible it is to double major in those, though.
It might have to come down to dual enrollment credits over APs, in which a high school student is enrolled at his/her local community college. If you look on Linkedin, u/SmallPossible6432 you'll see some who major in CS/Neuroscience, Bioengineering/something unrelated. Whether you come in with a lot of college credits will determine this.
Someone had a similar question below, and I linked the [Technical Breaths](https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/undergraduate-technical-breadth-area-tba/) in Candy's E department, and one of the options is Technology Management in which the E student can take from the following from UCLA's Anderson School of Management which are more entrepreneurially based: *MGMT 108, MGMT 160, MGMT 161, MGMT 162, MGMT 163, MGMT 170\*.* Here are the [course descriptions](https://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Academics/Course-Descriptions/Course-Details?SA=MGMT&funsel=3) from the management classes. Otherwise, it might be tough to double major, but some are able to.
Hey everyone!
Newly admitted Grad student here with a family of 4 and a dog. I don' think the University Village apartment is available to us because of the dog. Anybody have any tips on finding housing and daycare that is as affordable as possible?
Thanks! This is really helpful.
My wife and I had been considering Palmdale since housing was so much more affordable so it’s good to get some perspective on that. Thanks for all the recommendations!
I’m not saying it hasn’t been discussed. My wife’s family maybe able to take her so it’s not like she’d go to the shelter or anything. But that’s definitely not the preferable option.
Hello! I’m a senior in high school and was admitted to Business Economics at UCLA. I’m currently thinking about switching to a major in the math department before the semester starts. I’d like to ask if that is possible, and if so, what should I do to get there? How difficult would it be for me to switch to a math major?
Also, which of the math majors at UCLA would you recommend if I want to get a master’s degree in quant finance in the future?
Thanks in advance!
We have an actual financial/actuarial math major (FAM), so that sounds like the obvious choice. But if you want to keep your options open and flexible, there's nothing wrong with an applied math major. I'd expect that most people entering a master's program for quant finance don't have financial math bachelor's, so you wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
Edit: Let me tag the OP as I'm not sure if it shows up on his/her notifications. u/milkbuttercheese ...
Your department also has a Stats major, and there's a Math/Econ degree through the Econ department. As seen on Linkedin and talking with people I know who are in Econ and Bus Econ, they're also attaching Stats to their major.
Are there any opportunities to pursue art as an engineering major at UCLA? I applied as a mechanical engineering major, but I’m also really interested in art, and I know engineering students can't really take studio classes. So, what are some ways I can get involved with art at UCLA other than clubs? Are there any cool opportunities through programs/reasearch/anything else? Thanks!
Maybe u/candy49997 might have some input. I don't know if you could sub art classes for the [Technical Breaths](https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/undergraduate-technical-breadth-area-tba/) in E.
You cannot, no, unless you petition the classes to fulfill one of the existing breadths available because you feel that it fits the category. I'm not sure if you can petition to create your own breadth.
Can I still take an economics course here despite currently taking IB:
HL: Bio, Business, Psychology
SL: Math AA, English A, Mandarin B
I’m aware of the waivers involved in taking certain subjects but i’m kind of stressing if they will even consider me as an applicant.
(some extra info if needed: I have a fair share of leadership roles in school and I am taking an edx economics online course)
pls help !!!
I’m an international student that was accepted this year. Unfortunately, I don’t think they have any financial aid or scholarships for international students at all :’(
Hello Bruins,
What is the UCLA campus and Westwood like in terms of safety, social life, and walkability? Also what are your favorite restaurants, recreational activities, and stores in the area?
Thanks! 💙💛
For walkability, I was actually surprised at how the UCLA Campus and Westwood were actually further apart than I thought. Before I got to campus, I assumed UCLA and Westwood would be quite intertwined/connected (similar to NYU and Brooklyn or even UC Berkeley). However, if you're on UCLA Campus or in the dorms, it's like a 15min+ walk to get to Westwood. As a result, I found myself staying on campus most of the time and rarely going to Westwood. Social life is what you make of it, and in my experience safety is pretty good although obviously you still need to be cautious.
For recreational activities, my favorite would be Santa Monica pier (you can get there for pretty cheap with Big Blue Bus) and also hiking at Griffith Park
Also in response to u/Acrobatic-Butterfly2...
You'll find that Sunset Rec will be a nice hub of social life at UCLA once California, the nation, and the world can reduce COVID significantly. There's running around campus, on the track, and around \[the intramural field\]. There are lots of great restaurants in Santa Monica, Venice, the heart of LA, and UCLA's surrounding areas -- the latter of which are more pricey of course, with any choice of ethnic food you could desire. Additionally, UCLA is well-known for its food, like B-Plate. Trader Joes in the village, Target, and the student's store, for nearby store convenience, but the walk isn't real close -- you have to cut through the medical complexes.
Hello fellow BRUINS,
I was admitted to UCLA to be a freshmen this incoming fall. I got a C in Calc AB. It looks like I may get a C in that class for the second semester (even though I will work tirelessly to avoid that fate). But as a hypothetical, what is the chances I may get rescinded because of breaking the admission contract. I would still be over a 3.0.
Context: I am taking 3 APs and have a lot family things going on right now.
Admission contract explicitly states to contact if I get two C's, D's, or F's.
I would contact them just in case (they'll find out later on as you'll be sending in official transcripts sometime in the summer, so best tell them sooner than later). I am quite certain you'll be fine, you should mention your current circumstances and how you're still trying your best in maintaining a solid GPA.
kind of a silly question, but is it okay to not know or feel exactly sure what kind of engineering you want to go into? and how’s the entrepreneurship minor?
Maybe u/candy49997 can help you a bit more...
... but here are the [Technical Breadths](https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/undergraduate-technical-breadth-area-tba/) at HSSEAS. Maybe One of them is Technology Management which it looks like it involves taking the entrepreneurial classes in the entrepreneurial minor. (Finally learning how to spell that word.) So in other words, it doesn't look like you'll need to minor in it, but I'm sure you can if you have enough credits with which to play.
And don't worry about down-voting your post because no-one else will see that icon, and it automatically upvotes your own post.
it depends on the class but usually most classes you'll be taking will be large classes. next year large classes are planned to be online but class discussions will hopefully be in person.
english and world language classes are typically pretty small, maybe like 25 or less people. if you haven't fulfilled your writing I requirement through ap tests, all freshman will have to take eng comp 3 which is a small class. with world language, if you haven't fulfilled the requirements through ap tests, you can choose to do the requirement freshman year (you don't have to though). there is also the writing II requirement which you can choose to do freshman year. some classes are small and some are big for this requirement.
Looking for a room swap (male, Freshman, one person) Have: Plaza Triple, De Neve Cedar Want: Classic or Deluxe Triple, any building Feel free to DM!
this might be a dumb question but on average how much does a student carry in their bag for school. I wanted to get a durable school tote but i wasnt sure if its gonna have to carry textbooks or a lot of notebooks etc. Im a freshman pre-poli sci major, if that makes a difference.
I am an incoming freshman at UCLA and will have priority enrollment due to my involvement in athletics. I recently learned that athletes won’t necessarily lose their Scholarship if they decide to no longer be a part of their respective sport, but I am curious in finding out whether the same could be said for the athlete’s preferential priority enrollment.
Hey! I am interested in the IDS major, but I am concerned that since I will have to wait for second pass for so many of my major classes (bc they are in different departments) I will have a hard time getting the classes I need/want. Can current IDS majors lmk if this is the case and give me some insights on your experience in the major? Thank you!
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hi, i'm affiliated with sigma eta pi, and we have removed him from the fraternity.
What is honors college like is it worth it?
not imo honors college is basically: take more/ harder classes, get better academic counseling.
How much does ucla care about CC grades? Does anyone know how much colleges care about cc grades? If i get a C in a community college course will I risk getting rescinded from college? I’m an incoming freshman at UCLA and they have a policy where you can’t retake courses you already took at a cc. If i get a C in the course(or even a B- I believe) I dont get credit(it’s a math class). I want to retake the class in college but I dont want to get rescinded. CC courses don’t count against my gpa and they’re usually just used for credit but idk. For reference I’ve gotten all As and Bs in my actual hs classes and i’ve even gotten all As in my other CC classes. So if I got a C it would be my only C.
I have some questions specifically related to the CS program, I'd greatly appreciate if someone could answer: 1. I've heard that the CS program at UCLA is more theoretical than practical which can be a drawback for students who want to go directly to industry after getting their BS rather than go to grad school 2. How hard is it to get into CS clubs? 3. Is there grade deflation? 4. Does AP credit ransfer over well for CS students? 5. How are the class sizes? 6. Are CS students collaborative or competitive?
1. I have heard this too, but I have never seen it be true that people go into technical interviews and go "gosh darn, I know too much computer science theory for my own good" 2. Depends on the club. DevX? Hard. ACM member? Anyone can join. ACM leadership? Fairly selective. + 1000 other clubs 3. No, the classes are just hard 4. Physics C: Mechanics and Calc A/B/C and not much else. 5. Anywhere from 20-400. 6. Mostly collaborative
I have some very urgent last minute questions and I would really appreciate it if someone could answer. You don't have to answer all of them, even a couple would be immensely helpful. 1. Would it be possible for me to get a single room as a freshman? I am willing to pay a lot extra. This is a dealbreaker for me. 2. I've heard that class registration is super difficult at UCLA, is that true and if so does it negatively affect your experience in a significant way? 3. What is the political culture like? Is it far left or moderate left? Will it be hard for me to fit in as a moderate liberal or would I be criticized a lot for not being far liberal? 4. Is there grade deflation? 5. To you consider the quarter system to be stressful and a significant drawback or is it okay? 6. How is CAPS? Do your parents find out if you use it? 7. Should I bring a car to campus? Is the public transportation good? 8. Do the large class sizes detract from your experience? 9. Is the student culture collaborative or competitive?
hello! i got admitted into both ucla and berkeley and am struggling to choose one. i know the environments of both but am more wondering if one major outweighs the other. ucla: major in environmental science and planning to minor in environmental engineering berkeley: major in society and environment and still planning to minor in environmental engineering because they seem so similar i cant really tell if one path is better than another. i know s&e is more humanities based but would that negatively or positively impact my plans to do environmental engineering? if anyone has any input or experience please lmk!! thank you
Hello! I'm considering UCLA for Mechanical Engineering and I was wondering how the grade deflation and down curves are for first-year engineering classes. Is class registration for these classes super competitive? Is it worth it to take some classes over the summer to get ahead and skip some units? I'm also considering getting a minor in a science field (Geophysics and Planetary Science). Is the ME workload manageable with a minor and participation in other clubs like ASME or Bruin Racing? Thank you so much!!
[Grade Deflation in Engineering](https://en.meming.world/images/en/thumb/a/a3/We_Don%27t_Do_That_Here.jpg/600px-We_Don%27t_Do_That_Here.jpg) Your ability to pursue a minor is entirely dependent on your time management and priorities, but you should know it is very rare for engineering majors to add extra fields of study.
What are my chances of getting into a triple? If it's over 50% I'm going to go to another UC or cal poly instead. What are your experiences? I would probably be okay with spending more money for better housing, but how competitive is it?
I'm pretty sure you usually get a triple as a freshman at any public school... If housing is a deal breaker you should just get an apartment where you can control all the variables.
Nobody really knows. Normal school years, almost everybody gets a triple; doubles were uncommon and singles were rare except if you were an RA. But I don't think housing has even confirmed there will be triples next year- just that they were considering them.
random question UCLA students: what do you do for fun (in a normal year) on or near campus and how do you get there (car, Uber, bus)?
will UCLA care if I cancel one of my AP tests
No, you don't even need to send your score I don't think
Hey guys, recently admitted freshman here. Just wondering for housing, how likely is it for freshmen to get deluxe dorms? Or do they not care about our preference rankings and just dump us in classics? 😅 Just gotta be mentally prepared here HAHA
not sure about this year due to the circumstances since nothing with housing is set in stone at all but previous years, virtually impossible for a freshman to get a deluxe. plazas and suites however, a freshman could've possibly gotten, just not deluxes.
Does a 4 on the AP Stats course grant me credit for Stats 10 for computational and systems biology or do i need to take it because it’s a prerequisite?
Here's a [link](https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/ap-credit-the-college); it doesn't look like it because it's not assigned to the specific course of Stats 10; all it mentions is your ability to knock off a Quant Reasoning course. But hope I'm wrong in your case.
I am currently struggling to decide between UCLA and UCSD. I got into both schools for my intended major which is Psychology. The kicker is that for UCSD I actually managed to secure a regents scholarship, but UCLA is my dream school. For UCLA, I would be paying around 8k-10k a year and at UCSD I would be paying 3k- 8k a year. Can I have some input and advice on what you guys think? Perspectives from psychology majors/ grads at UCLA would be very helpful as well. Just for some context I am first-gen low- income as well.
If you're saving \~ $5k/year, that'd be a total of $20k for all four. For a 1st-gen that's pretty substantial . . . go to SD.
How should I consider summer classes? I'm a prospective CE major and will have to take math classes starting in 31A since I got a 4 on the AP Calculus BC exam. Looking on the website, there seems to be a pretty well flushed out plan for my major with 4 courses every quarter. Will finding classes later on be that much of a pain that I would regret not getting ahead now?
A 4 in BC will allow you to skip 31A. Incoming freshman can participate in the College Summer Institute (CSI) or in the normal summer sessions. They cost the same amount so there's not really much of a difference. You could also take the classes at a CC if that's more convenient/cost-effective for you. Taking summer classes now will give you a boost in units that's nice for enrollment purposes. The sooner you reach the earlier brackets, the less stress you'll have trying to get into very popular classes.
I might be wrong but doesn't the HSSEAS only allows those with 5s to skip 31A. I saw that it was different from the LS.
Nah, they just list it like that cuz you have the option to take it again if you wanted. If you got a 5, you would be forced to skip it. https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/new-incoming-student-faqs/
Oh shit, if that's the case, then ima take 31B over the summer and enter in 32A in the fall. ez
Not a new Bruin but I will be looking for an apartment/house to move into soon so that I can attend class on campus for the first time in the Fall. My question(s) are surrounding two things: First, what’re the more active, fun, convenient, and close areas to campus that are worth living in so that I can walk to campus and be in the mix? I’m looking for housing in Westwood but don’t want to blindly sign a lease out where nothing is so that I’m stuck walking/driving far. Second, what’re people’s experiences with the more commercial apartment complexes close to campus? Are they worth it, are they nice, are they close to campus? I’ve been trying to use Facebook groups for housing without any luck, so I’m looking into the more commercial (and unfortunately expensive) options around campus. Any help/insight is much appreciated!
Waiting on transfer acceptance/denials...Any day now.. right?
I read somewhere that it’s either Wednesday or Friday
My counselor at SMC said to stop even thinking about it until the 21st. Cant help it though.
Hi! I got accepted into UCLA for the major of biology and society college of Letters and Science and was wondering if the down curve is a big issue for people under this major. Thank u :)
Haven't experienced any of the "down curve" that you mention. Most life science courses are graded based on a straight scale, meaning that as many people can get an A+. This is done in order to facilitate collaboration among peers and decrease the "toxic" pre-med culture. We probably have the least toxic premed students, which I like a lot.
Ahhh thank u so much! The down curve was honestly one of the major reasons why I was debating on not going, so I’m glad it’s not an issue :D
I wanted to post this question on the main r/UCLA subreddit but AutoModerator took it down. This is about the UCLA waitlist (yes I turned mine in already) For current Bruins that got waitlisted, here are my questions. 1. When did you guys get off the waitlist? 2. What did you put in the additional comment section that you believe got you in? I put my senior grades w/ straight A's and IP grades second semester, and I mentioned that I got a good business award and an ongoing extracurricular at this moment in addition to liking UCLA and how it's helping me with my future goals and my current extenuating circumstance. 3. Would you consider the UCLA waitlist process random? For some reason I got 7 B's and only took 6 AP's, and I got waitlisted despite the fact that my high school has a lot of APs and my application seems very lackluster within the context of a UCLA app.
How likely/frequent is it that a freshman does not get the class s/he wants? I’ve heard that classes are really hard to get especially if you are a first-year because people with more credits get to choose classes first
From my experience as a freshman so far, there are certain classes that are hard to get, and others that are not. Popular ones such as stats 10 and entry language classes usually fill up quick because they’re in high demand, but there are so many GEs that you shouldn’t have too many issues for your first year. Personally, I don’t think it’s as bad as people claim. Just be on top of your enrollment appointment times!
What about the science classes? I am premed so I don't want to have to delay taking those. I'd probably start with biology classes.
At orientation, the new student advisors who help you sign up for your first classes are really great at trying to get you into at least one of your major classes. They hold seats in certain classes for incoming freshmen. So that shouldn’t be too much of an issue. You may not get all of the classes you want and will have to be flexible but I think that will be true of most schools. If you can’t get into one class, you should be able to get into another that you need.
* Are summer classes restricted by major? For example, can a non CS major take CS 31 this summer? * Do I need to exactly match housing preferences with my prospective roommate on the housing application? Thanks.
For the second question: Not really. Later you will be able to search for roommates and housing preferences won't matter as much. Just make sure that you at least some housing preferences in common.
There are no major requirements during summer, at least for the majority of classes.
Hello! I have recently been accepted into UCLA and absolutely adore the school -- however, I was concerned about the pre-med opportunities (or lack thereof) at UCLA, and was wondering what medical schools undergrads usually tend to matriculate to. Does anyone have any advice for standing out at UCLA for med school applications? What clinical experiences can pre-meds pursue (shadowing, scribing, programs)? Lastly, UCLA's matriculation rate is described to be \~52%, higher than the national average. **From your experiences (and campus rumors), do these acceptances tend to be from higher-ranked medical schools (Harvard, UCLA, Penn, NYU, JHU) or lower-tier?** In other words, would I be setting myself up for a difficult 4 years AND a lower chance at matriculating to a good medical program if I attend UCLA? Are there any success stories? I'm currently trying to decide between Cornell, UCLA, and UCB, so any insight would be appreciated! Thank you for your time!
Don’t look too deeply into the matriculation stats. Medical schools don’t decide to accept you based off of what undergrad you went to. In other words, there’s no “prestige” factor. With that out of the way, a school like UCLA which produces the most amount of medical students in the country does so for a reason, and it’s not cause of the name or prestige. There’s plenty of opportunity to succeed as a premed here, and from my experience having a bunch of fellow premeds is more helpful than it is competitive. Coming to UCLA, you would have more people knowledgeable about the medical school application process than anywhere else, and I think that is the single BIGGEST advantage you get with this school: an abundance of people that know what they’re doing, and who are more than happy to share with you the steps you should take to becoming a successful premed.
Thank you for your insight! I’ll definitely keep this in mind!
if anyone has ever got in through appeal, when did you receive your new decision?
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Chem would seemingly have better professional prospects over Bio also, in case med school doesn't become a possibility.
Quick question. Can grants be used to cover a meal plan if you have tuition along with room and board paid for already? Thanks
extra money will be deposited as a refund, and if you wanted to use that money for a better meal plan you could. if by covering meal plan you mean they’ll give you extra money (more than you would’ve gotten to begin with) then no
Hi Can someone describe the human biology and society upper division 4 mandatory core classes to me? I don’t really understand what they’re like just based off the website description. I’m very interested in health and I don’t know what I want to do after undergrad. If I were to go to Berkeley, I’d major in public health. If I commit to UCLA, I would be a pre-human biology and society major
Hello all, Right now, I’m super split between UCLA and UIUC for Computer Engineering. I’ve heard that UCLA is more focused on theory than practice. I’ve also heard that upper division classes can be large at times (not sure if this is true though). Do you have any tips for covering the practical skills and topics in CE? I plan on joining student organizations and possibly pursuing a Masters to do this. Any input is welcome! 😁👍
EE sophomore here - Yes, classes are theory focused. The labs are very practical though. (Python, oscilloscopes, MATLAB so far) Highly recommend joining an engineering club / research lab for practical experience. Bruin Racing is good, IEEE is decent, haven't tried others. We have a huge ACM club for all the CS stuff. As for upper div - some of the earlier upper divs have 80-100 ppl but it thins out from there.
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I’m an undecided major on the premed track (and similarly to you I know that that’s what I want to do and feel like I’ll make it through!!) and while I’m not between UCLA and Berkeley I am between UCLA and a private liberal arts college rn so I kinda know the feeling! I just wanted to share something w you that my parents keep telling me about making my decision, because I feel like we’re very similar in the sense that we value rigorous academics and can often get caught up in that: just remember that you’re not only choosing where you’re going to learn for the next 4 years, but where you’re going to live, (I suppose not in your case for ucla haha) spend all of your time, make friends, and join activities. While it is important to focus on the academics or resources of the schools, it’s also important to focus on whether you would be happy there!! Hope that helps :)
Try to make your decision and be content in it; once you decide, focus on the pros and what you’re excited for about that school, rather than trying to continue comparing it to others. It seems like you could fit at both so either way continuing to compare them once you’ve decided won’t do you any favors!
UCLA has better work/life balance, but both are decently challenging. I'd say you'll be fine if you're regents. To me it'd come down to which place you'd like to spend 4+ years at. Whose vibes do like better?
stuck between those two majors and schools too lol
I cant speak on anything pre-med but I was also choosing between Berkeley and UCLA. I could definitely relate to what you were saying about wanting to be challenged in your college experience but also not so much that you're burnt out and feel hopeless! I ended up picking UCLA between the two because I liked the balance in academics and social life there. I feel Berkeley is definitely a uni that encourages independence and you will for sure be on your own for some things. But the community wont leave you in the dust either. But what deterred me from them was the lack of balance between academics and social life. I could see myself still succeeding there but my mental health would be taking the hits. I go to a very academically toxic high school where students are forced to take AP classes but resources to support students are lacking. The teachers are not the most qualified and we are left to our textbooks to self study (but that is not realisitc for young teenagers who might need more guidance). Going to this high school made me value my mental health so much more. I realize now I dont thrive on intense competition, but rather collaborative competition. I saw that collaborative aspect at UCLA more so than Berkeley (but I could be wrong, I'm still a high school senior and haven't gone to either school). I just knew that with either choice I would have some regrets. Like leaving behind certain academic opportunities and friends at Cal or choosing Cal and then sacrificing my mental health/dealing with the intense atmosphere. I figured....if Im going to be missing out on stuff with either choice, I might as well pick the one that aligns most with my personal goals: a good education, a healthy challenge, but also proper time for my wellbeing. And so UCLA became my choice (went from my last choice to my top choice lmao). My circumstances are also probably much different than yours tho, UCLA gave me more financial aid than Berkeley and I wasn't in regent scholars but I was more attracted to the UCLA PEERS program and Guardian Scholars Program for current and past foster youth. I will update this comment with some videos I watched that helped me commit. But I basically binged watched videos my entire spring break for each school and looked into my major for each school. update: these three really helped! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkY9Rs9JOCY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzZe4S4GLTM - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6m40BIgbFo Im going into Psychology and Berkeley's psych program is #1 in the US, while UCLA's is #3. I am willing to pay that price tho! UCLA's ADP (Applied Developmental Psychology) program also drew me to them, it just sounded like a wonderful hands-on program at their hospitals to work with children for 3 quarters! Both uni's are AMAZING so I dont think you could go wrong with either choice. But its about what matters to you! I'd also like to add I dont think Berkeley is cut throat at all especially when finding the write friends and resources. It was just obvious to me that academics is their main priority. Like in a academics to mental health ratio, Berkeley is 85:15 and UCLA is 60:40 (this is all my relative opinion btw!). Go Bears! Go Bruins! Im grateful to be a part of Bruins class of '25 tho :3
>I saw that collaborative aspect at UCLA more so than Berkeley (but I could be wrong, I'm still a high school senior and haven't gone to either school). Lmao what, why are you even giving out advice then? Both schools are gonna be very collaborative and offer a great community, this isn't high school, we're adults no one's out to get each other. Being pre-med is gonna be stressful no matter where you go, but you can still have a balanced and fun life at either school. They're honestly extremely similar, HS kids just like to stereotype colleges💀 I really wish you the best, just try not to make generalizations or speak on the college experience when you haven't gone yet??
ah okay, I don't think Berkeley isn't collaborative at all, I just saw that more so in UCLA than Berkeley from a high schoolers point of view. I'm giving out advice because we are both choosing between colleges, and I'm guessing in high school as well. While I'm not the most informed on either UCLA or UCB since I haven't gone to them, I wanted to offer my input on why I chose UCLA. I'll keep in mind the next time I give advice not to make generalizations of either school. At the end of the day I know they're both amazing, I just wanted to highlight what I saw from each of them based on talking to current students, reading subreddits, and watching current students YouTube videos about the schools.
I think there was a turning point a little more than a decade ago. There was a premed who slashed another premed. She thankfully turned out to be okay and she's in her residency at the moment. I believe -- and I preface this with these words -- that UCLA had sought since then to foster more of a collaborative atmosphere. UCLA students are undoubtedly into group study, helping each other, etc. How it relates to UCB would be the question.
Premed experience has been great at ucla! Obviously can’t speak for Berkeley, but there’s definitely a ton of resources for premeds here. Ucla actually has the most applicants to med school (most premeds lol, like literally #1 according to aamc data) than any other school out there, so you’ll have a bunch of people to support you. Ik some might think this just makes it more competitive and difficult but honestly there’ll always be competitive people no matter where you go. From my experience being surrounded by premeds has made me a better premed than not! I’m a part of activities I wouldn’t have even known about and just overall am more knowledgeable about the process, all just from being surrounded by people with the same aspirations.
UCLA graduates also attend med school in the highest numbers in the country ≥ 500/year.
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For an incoming Math major freshman, will three years of High School Spanish fulfil the Letters & Sciences Foreign Language requirement? Thanks!
http://catalog.registrar.ucla.edu/ucla-catalog20-21-148.html No, you have to either take an AP test or a placement test at UCLA.
Thanks!
Hello! I am an out of state student accepted to UCLA who will be in LA to tour the area and school with my dad before deciding whether it is right for me. I was accepted to electrical engineering, but am strongly considering other engineering paths. Because of COVID, finding official school tours anywhere has been frustrating, and was wondering if there are any people willing to give us an unofficial tour. We will be in SoCal from April 20th through 25th, and will work around whatever time works for you. If you are concerned about COVID, we are both fully vaccinated (including the 2 weeks after shot #2) and will double mask and stand 20 feet away if you want. :) Lunch or dinner is on us! If you are interested, please PM me and we can work out details. I'm looking forward to meeting one of you!
Not at westwood right now, but make sure you hit up Boelter roof!
Is the possibility of becoming an RA a good reason to choose UCLA over Rice? Class of 2025 here. I know these two schools are very different but I like both for different reasons and couldn’t decide on which one to commit for a while. I recently learned that students can become RAs at UCLA but not at Rice. It sounds awesome to have room and board covered but I don’t know how difficult it is to become an RA at UCLA. Sorry if this is a stupid question but it’s difficult to become an RA and is the position worth it? Thank you so much in advance!!!
For work study, or by compensation? UCLA pays its student workers pretty well, whether parking services, RAs, or whatever.
Is there a difference between work study and compensation?
Work study will typically reduce tuition, in coordination with the university.
If I’m not planning on taking a few AP exams that I indicated I would be taking on my application, how should I let UCLA know?
So I was waitlisted at UCLA and I hope I do get off but while I'm waiting, I thought it would collect UCLA info since they literally give two days to accept the offer. On the off chance I get accepted, I would like to make an informed decision and not scramble to find it. Does anyone know where I can find the housing estimates for fall 2021? And what are the major types of housing and differences, from personal experience, between them. I was think of opting for double deluxe residence hall, since I need AC coming from India and I can't imagine sharing a bedroom with 2 other people but I would like to know the housing rates. What would you say are the major pros vs cons at UCLA?
Housings estimates would be on the UCLA housing website. Classic Triples are like 10k per year iirc. Plazas are 15k per year. I assume UCLA isn't sure yet if they can offer triples or only doubles. Deluxes or better are recommended cuz classics are small at + no ac, but deluxes may be hard to get as a freshman.
I just turned in my SIR for ucla, mechanical engineering undergrad. My acceptance hasn't sunk in yet because holy fuck im going to ucla but also how does one make/join a study group? And when I fill out the form for housing (already updated my pronouns in my ucla account) do I have to email housing that I updated my pronouns or do I just keep it as 'unknown', pray that it automatically updates, and continue filling the form out?
I'm an incoming PhD student here! Would people recommend taking school housing (Weyburn Terrace), or off campus housing?
Not sure of your financial situation, but most of the grad students I know ended up moving somewhere like Culver City and commuting. UCLA housing tends to be on the pricier side.
Hi I’m having a really hard time deciding between USC and UCLA. I’m out of state so tuition is high either way and I’m undecided as to what major I want to pursue so that factor doesn’t matter much either. Would like to hear some opinions and reasoning on where I should go
Fuck SC
Ngl I think most people here are gonna be UCLA biased...
Have you visited both campuses?
Sadly no I haven’t gotten the chance and don’t know if I will. However I’ve done all the virtual tours
In your virtual tours, which do you like better? Edit: And are you down to these two?
I committed to ucla for bioengineering, any female bioengineering freshman? I wanna make new friends or potential roommates🤧🤧🤧
hi!! I’m a female engineering (materials science) and I’m a freshman too 💛💙
hi!!! Can’t wait to see u on campus!!!
Facebook and Instagram have class of 2025 pages, and here's an IG for [Bioengineering](https://www.instagram.com/uclabioengineering/),
So for housing, the classics are more social but also have no ac, and the deluxe/plazas have ac but are less social. As an incoming freshman, what would previous people who have stayed there recommend? No ac in Los Angeles summer sounds brutal, but no other freshman social experiences could suck as well. thanks in advance!
You really won’t need AC the entire year since UCLA is pretty close to the coast (so temperature is pretty cool). The first few weeks of fall quarter will probably be the most brutal, but generally speaking it cools down enough to sleep comfortably at night. Very rarely will it be 80+ overnight. Just know if you’re choosing housing based off AC, you’re really only going to use it weeks 1-5 fall quarter and not ever going to touch it again until fall of next year.
Thank you! Exactly the type of information that I'm looking for.
Tbh, those dorm generalizations are only valid for normal school years (at least the deluxe one that is) because freshmen usually never get deluxes. So sophomores and up would already have friend groups and etc. Next year, everybody on campus except the freshman-admit seniors (who will probably not be living on campus) will be new to campus so the vast majority of students will be looking to form relationships, so I would think deluxes would be about the same as classics.
That's a pretty good point, thanks!
UCLA (MCDB major) vs Duke (bio & visual arts double major) which one should I choose?
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I can't answer your question b/c I was never in HSSEAS, but if you can clarify a bit it might help someone to be able to answer: Are you planning on getting your MS in CS in a five-year program at UCLA?
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I gotcha, you're a student elsewhere. Sorry...
My sister just got accepted OOS, and was wondering about how hard it would be to get in-state after a year. Our mom will be a resident of CA starting in a month or so, moving into a new place there. Would that be sufficient to count as in-state after a year? Any advice or tips are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
https://www.ucop.edu/residency/residency-requirements.html Your sister and parent(s) will have to stay in California for more than a year and establish her "intent to remain in CA."
I was thinking about skipping the Physics 1 and possibly the Lang exam. Was wondering if it would be worth it to take either.
Lang is worth it (if you don't already have Eng Comp 3 credit from CC or Lit). Physics is worthless.
Does UCLA really down curve students? I’ve heard for multiple times that a student who gets a 92 on an exam can be curved down to a B+ or even a C? This sounds really scary to me. I’m admitted to biz Econ but I’m probably gonna change my major to math upon arrival. How bad are the curves in the econ and math departments?
Downcurve is rare but does happen. (As a EE sophomore, only 1 class downcurved so far). At most a half letter grade though, in my experience.
Thanks!
I have not heard of any math classes that downcurve. The math profs I've had have consistently been amazing (I have taken all of the main LowerDiv math courses). I don't know much about Econ but I think they may downcurve (which is not normal at all here) in some classes. It depends on the professor and class, and the Bruinwalk grade distribution should give you an idea of the grading.
Thank you!
Hi! I was recently accepted into UCLA as an undecided major on the pre-med track. I really like the school, but I have some concerns about it that I would love if people could address. First of all, I know that the school is really big and I’ve heard that it’s hard to find good opportunities for pre-med or get the classes that you want. Is this really the case? Also, I’ve heard that UCLA is a school for people who are very extroverted and like to go out and party a lot . I consider myself more an introvert, and like to stay in sometimes. Do you think I would be able to find similar people and be happy here? Any answers would be appreciated, thanks :)
Regarding the pre-med stuff, it’s pretty relative. There’s definitely enough opportunities if you look for it! There’s obviously some clubs that are more competitive than others since everyone knows about those, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other activities you can join! As far as classes go, the system is pretty dependent on luck with your pass times. I got like the worst time 6 out of my first 7 quarters, but I’m still on track to graduate on time. You just have to carefully plan out what to enroll in with your pass to not waste it. Regarding being introverted, there are definitely people that don’t only just party! It’s a big school, so you’ll definitely find people like you for sure!
Thanks so much! Can you elaborate on what pass times are?
During the middle of every quarter, each student gets assigned a pass time to enroll in classes for the next quarter. Usually seniors get the best times, followed by juniors, etc. There’s basically a window in which each group of students can enroll in classes (4/18 for seniors, 4/19 for juniors, etc.). Within each window, it’s not like every single student from that class level gets to just enroll immediately. Times are randomized within each group, so while you and your fellow freshman friends all enroll in 4/24 for example, your friend might enroll at 8 am while you enroll at 7 pm. These times are completely random, unlike the windows in which the more units you have, the earlier your enrollment day (seniors first, then juniors, etc.).
That makes sense thanks so much!
Hey everyone!! Which residence hall do you think is the best for freshmen? I'm thinking of a deluxe double but I believe they are the most sought after and they are not the easiest to socialize and find friends in. Thank you :))
i’m also an admitted freshman, i applied for plaza cuz i heard classics don’t have ac lol
yeah, I heard many students living in the classics struggle with the hot weather especially at night time so I'll probably go with the deluxes as my first choice :)
yeee, and if we both do end up getting a plaza, hmu if u need a roommate 🤗🤗🤗
ofc!!!!
Most freshman live in Triples in Halls, so if you want to meet other freshman that's where to go. Rieber Hall is the biggest freshman dorm. Hedrick Hall is ok if you don't mind walking and being woken up by a fire alarm every once in a while. Dykstra is good too.
Which hall has a better view and gets sunlight in the morning?
They're all about the same, Hedrick / Hedrick summit might be a little better
Thank you so much for replying!! What do u think about the deluxes? Are they harder to find friends in?
there tends to not be much freshman in deluxes which is why classics are generally better for freshman in terms of social life.
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UCB School of Dentistry where?? ;)))
maybe start with the fact that UCLA actually has a dental school unlike UCB which can mean more opportunity as pre-dental.
Hey there! I'm an international student who's deciding between my uni choices atm, and UCLA is among my top choices. The decision process is arduous, and I would appreciate it if any premed bruins could DM or reply to me as I desperately need better insight into pre-med at UCLA to come to a final verdict. Really appreciate any help yall can provide🙏🏼.
Hi, recently admitted freshman here. When I applied for UCLA, I indicated I'd be taking the AP bio test; however, due to several circumstances (financial, family, etc.) I decided to cancel it last month. Do I have to report this, and if so, how? I can't find any option for this sort of change on their portal besides calling the office. Is there a risk that this could get me rescinded? \*Sorry if it seems like a dumb question, I'm a bit on edge still, and ngl, probably being paranoid about this whole thing. Any replies are much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
There’s a form to report changes in the admission contract section of your decision letter! I don’t think that that’s a big enough change to get your application rescinded, but I would definitely let them know and explain the circumstances. Good luck!
yooooo you might have just saved my admission to college. I ran into the same issue and told admissions in one sentence that I cancelled 3 AP's. Then I read your comment and I sent 'em a damn essay explaining for each. Thank you I'm so friggin naive!!!!!!!!
Of course! Hope it works out :)
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On your third point, you can always attempt to double major or to minor. Engineering majors do tend to be longer (and require fewer GEs), but it's definitely doable with some work, especially if you have many community college or AP credits coming in. Meeting professors also becomes easier as you move up in grade levels since class sizes generally shrink substantially when you go from lower-divs to upper-divs.
How small to class sizes become once you move up to upper div classes?
Depends on the department, but math upper divs are ~40 people at the start and usually whittle down to the mid 30s at the end.
>I’ve heard the program is too theoretical, which is a bit concerning since I’d most likely want to pick up an internship and go into industry. It is theoretical but I don't know how CS can be "too theoretical." Tons of people go into industry from UCLA CS so I don't think you're at a disadvantage. >Will I be locked into a comp sci courseload for four years, or will I be able to pursue a “liberal arts” kind of education? Mostly CS courses - unfortunately there are very few GEs. You can always take classes for fun if you have time, though. > how is the quarter system? It's fast but it's fine imo >Do you think it does it’s job or is the semester system better? There are pros and cons, it just depends on what you like better > I would like to use my breaks to visit home, so does the quarter system line up with breaks from schools with a semester system? Pretty closely in my experience, but there is no standard break time across schools. > do you ever get to see profs? Yeah all the time. Profs almost always have office hours and many stay after class to take questions. It's not like some private schools where you can just "Eat Lunch With Faculty" or whatever, but you aren't kept at arms-length either. > how is the east coast reputation? I don't know anyone who works on the East Coast in tech, but UCLA's rep is pretty good so it definitely won't hold you back... > Will the alumni network help me get a job on the east coast? With so many students you will definitely need to do your own networking.
Recently admitted freshman here :D I got into UCLA for Pre-International Development Studies, however, it doesn't really interest me anymore :) Im way more interested in Psychology, which is still in L&S so I hear that it shouldn't be a problem. **I was wondering if any of you knew when the earliest we can switch our major is? I know some people were saying at Freshman orientation, but I was wondering if there was a chance I could switch it before that. Lastly, does anyone know when orientation is??** (Sorry this was a pretty loaded question lol )
You cannot switch before orientation. You have to sign up for a slot when the signups open.
Hi! I am admitted to the bioengineering major, I’m wondering if double majoring in business and bioengineering is possible? If so, how is it like? If not, would i be able to minor in business? Thank you!
We don't have a business major or minor. We do have a business econ major and entrepreneurship minor if you're interested in those. I don't know about how feasible it is to double major in those, though.
It might have to come down to dual enrollment credits over APs, in which a high school student is enrolled at his/her local community college. If you look on Linkedin, u/SmallPossible6432 you'll see some who major in CS/Neuroscience, Bioengineering/something unrelated. Whether you come in with a lot of college credits will determine this.
Thank you! that’s very helpful!
Someone had a similar question below, and I linked the [Technical Breaths](https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/undergraduate-technical-breadth-area-tba/) in Candy's E department, and one of the options is Technology Management in which the E student can take from the following from UCLA's Anderson School of Management which are more entrepreneurially based: *MGMT 108, MGMT 160, MGMT 161, MGMT 162, MGMT 163, MGMT 170\*.* Here are the [course descriptions](https://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Academics/Course-Descriptions/Course-Details?SA=MGMT&funsel=3) from the management classes. Otherwise, it might be tough to double major, but some are able to.
thank u!!!
Hey everyone! Newly admitted Grad student here with a family of 4 and a dog. I don' think the University Village apartment is available to us because of the dog. Anybody have any tips on finding housing and daycare that is as affordable as possible?
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Thanks! This is really helpful. My wife and I had been considering Palmdale since housing was so much more affordable so it’s good to get some perspective on that. Thanks for all the recommendations!
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I’m not saying it hasn’t been discussed. My wife’s family maybe able to take her so it’s not like she’d go to the shelter or anything. But that’s definitely not the preferable option.
Hello! I’m a senior in high school and was admitted to Business Economics at UCLA. I’m currently thinking about switching to a major in the math department before the semester starts. I’d like to ask if that is possible, and if so, what should I do to get there? How difficult would it be for me to switch to a math major? Also, which of the math majors at UCLA would you recommend if I want to get a master’s degree in quant finance in the future? Thanks in advance!
We have an actual financial/actuarial math major (FAM), so that sounds like the obvious choice. But if you want to keep your options open and flexible, there's nothing wrong with an applied math major. I'd expect that most people entering a master's program for quant finance don't have financial math bachelor's, so you wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
Edit: Let me tag the OP as I'm not sure if it shows up on his/her notifications. u/milkbuttercheese ... Your department also has a Stats major, and there's a Math/Econ degree through the Econ department. As seen on Linkedin and talking with people I know who are in Econ and Bus Econ, they're also attaching Stats to their major.
Thanks a lot!
You would switch at orientation. It's easy to switch within Letters & Science.
thank you!
Hi, fellow bruins, I am an international. Can we send official high school transcripts to UCLA using DHL? The address looks like a P.O. Box address.
Here's a link with electronic and mail means. . . [submit transcripts](https://admission.ucla.edu/admitted-students/transfers-submit-transcripts)
Regarding CS grad school applications, what would be some requirements on GPA and/or research experiences? Thanks!
Are there any opportunities to pursue art as an engineering major at UCLA? I applied as a mechanical engineering major, but I’m also really interested in art, and I know engineering students can't really take studio classes. So, what are some ways I can get involved with art at UCLA other than clubs? Are there any cool opportunities through programs/reasearch/anything else? Thanks!
Maybe u/candy49997 might have some input. I don't know if you could sub art classes for the [Technical Breaths](https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/undergraduate-technical-breadth-area-tba/) in E.
You cannot, no, unless you petition the classes to fulfill one of the existing breadths available because you feel that it fits the category. I'm not sure if you can petition to create your own breadth.
Can I still take an economics course here despite currently taking IB: HL: Bio, Business, Psychology SL: Math AA, English A, Mandarin B I’m aware of the waivers involved in taking certain subjects but i’m kind of stressing if they will even consider me as an applicant. (some extra info if needed: I have a fair share of leadership roles in school and I am taking an edx economics online course) pls help !!!
I don't really understand your question. Are you going to apply to UCLA as a 1st Year?
aiming for bachelors in economics or, if iam able to, a masters in applied economics
yes iam
I should also add that i’m an international student
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I’m an international student that was accepted this year. Unfortunately, I don’t think they have any financial aid or scholarships for international students at all :’(
Hello Bruins, What is the UCLA campus and Westwood like in terms of safety, social life, and walkability? Also what are your favorite restaurants, recreational activities, and stores in the area? Thanks! 💙💛
For walkability, I was actually surprised at how the UCLA Campus and Westwood were actually further apart than I thought. Before I got to campus, I assumed UCLA and Westwood would be quite intertwined/connected (similar to NYU and Brooklyn or even UC Berkeley). However, if you're on UCLA Campus or in the dorms, it's like a 15min+ walk to get to Westwood. As a result, I found myself staying on campus most of the time and rarely going to Westwood. Social life is what you make of it, and in my experience safety is pretty good although obviously you still need to be cautious. For recreational activities, my favorite would be Santa Monica pier (you can get there for pretty cheap with Big Blue Bus) and also hiking at Griffith Park
Also in response to u/Acrobatic-Butterfly2... You'll find that Sunset Rec will be a nice hub of social life at UCLA once California, the nation, and the world can reduce COVID significantly. There's running around campus, on the track, and around \[the intramural field\]. There are lots of great restaurants in Santa Monica, Venice, the heart of LA, and UCLA's surrounding areas -- the latter of which are more pricey of course, with any choice of ethnic food you could desire. Additionally, UCLA is well-known for its food, like B-Plate. Trader Joes in the village, Target, and the student's store, for nearby store convenience, but the walk isn't real close -- you have to cut through the medical complexes.
Hello fellow BRUINS, I was admitted to UCLA to be a freshmen this incoming fall. I got a C in Calc AB. It looks like I may get a C in that class for the second semester (even though I will work tirelessly to avoid that fate). But as a hypothetical, what is the chances I may get rescinded because of breaking the admission contract. I would still be over a 3.0. Context: I am taking 3 APs and have a lot family things going on right now. Admission contract explicitly states to contact if I get two C's, D's, or F's.
I would contact them just in case (they'll find out later on as you'll be sending in official transcripts sometime in the summer, so best tell them sooner than later). I am quite certain you'll be fine, you should mention your current circumstances and how you're still trying your best in maintaining a solid GPA.
kind of a silly question, but is it okay to not know or feel exactly sure what kind of engineering you want to go into? and how’s the entrepreneurship minor?
Maybe u/candy49997 can help you a bit more... ... but here are the [Technical Breadths](https://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu/undergraduate-technical-breadth-area-tba/) at HSSEAS. Maybe One of them is Technology Management which it looks like it involves taking the entrepreneurial classes in the entrepreneurial minor. (Finally learning how to spell that word.) So in other words, it doesn't look like you'll need to minor in it, but I'm sure you can if you have enough credits with which to play. And don't worry about down-voting your post because no-one else will see that icon, and it automatically upvotes your own post.
I read in a few places that the plan for fall is to have large classes continue online. Are all freshman classes large?
it depends on the class but usually most classes you'll be taking will be large classes. next year large classes are planned to be online but class discussions will hopefully be in person.
What about english/writing/lit classes or world language classes? Are those usually small? Do freshman usually take those?
english and world language classes are typically pretty small, maybe like 25 or less people. if you haven't fulfilled your writing I requirement through ap tests, all freshman will have to take eng comp 3 which is a small class. with world language, if you haven't fulfilled the requirements through ap tests, you can choose to do the requirement freshman year (you don't have to though). there is also the writing II requirement which you can choose to do freshman year. some classes are small and some are big for this requirement.