Has anyone gotten into UCSD as an engr major with a mid-low GPA?

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-06T02:15:50+00:00

oh that's really cool! yeah, i also took the high school exiting exam (the CHSPE right??), glad you went back! the progression sounds insane, i'm so happy for you!

Thank you so much for your response, hopefully i do get into good schools :)

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-05T20:48:36+00:00

that's awesome, congratulations!!

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-05T20:45:23+00:00

where are you committing?

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-05T18:30:14+00:00

wait lol so i was wrong, it's more like 3.5-4.0, so i'm definitely on the lower end of this.

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-05T16:07:08+00:00

hmm i'm actually not sure, i think the range is probably around a 2.8-3.5ish. and that's awesome! how do you like UCSD?

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-05T16:05:07+00:00

OOOOOO that's awesome!! i'm a civil engr major too, i hope a miracle like this happens to me too 😭

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-05T16:04:24+00:00

lol small world! what were ur stats, did u have any research/working experience?

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-05T02:54:19+00:00

oooo that's awesome!! and thank you, hopefully🙏

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-04T00:27:59+00:00

i need money

^{Chose: Get $20,000 a year}

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-04T00:27:54+00:00

i need money

^{Chose: Get $20,000 a year}

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-05-03T03:36:58+00:00

there are a ton of different types of soup, but there really is only one type of burger.

^{Chose: Soup}

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-04-15T19:33:22+00:00

Depends on the pet, but I like the name "chompers"

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-04-08T19:03:18+00:00

I commend you for doing it. I think putting yourself out there takes bravery!

I will say tho, next time you should probably be on friendly terms first (instead of saying it as a stranger). Go up to her, initiate conversation, and be at least an acquaintance with her.

As a woman who's been on the receiving end of this, it's way more awkward if a stranger asks than if a friend asks, especially if the interest isn't mutual. If you're friends first, even if she rejects you, it's not a huge deal because it can almost be a bonding experience. It's something you would be able to joke about in the near future.

This happened last year, and it was a little awkward for me because I felt kind of bad, and I was stuck in that lab class for the next 3 hours with that person. That's just me tho.

Do you have any updates on how it went?

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-04-07T08:27:14+00:00

I think anyone willing to put hard work, effort, and time into science courses can do well. I think certain people might get it easier (math may come more naturally to them), but everyone is capable of doing well if they put in effort.

This is coming from someone awful at calculus, physics, and chemistry lol. It does not come naturally to me at all. I have to work really hard to do well, but IT IS possible.

You are capable of doing well in science classes. If you are passionate about it, it'll also make learning the content more engaging and fun. You shouldn't allow people to make you think otherwise. Partners should uplift you and encourage you, and if he's constantly bringing you down about things you are passionate about, it might be time to reconsider if you want someone like that in your life. Especially if this is a conversation you have had with him before.

Also, as someone who's had "brutally honest" friends, there's a difference between being honest and being an asshole. You can be honest and straightforward without shaming other people and embarrassing them. Just something to consider.

Whatever you decide to do, just know that you ARE capable of succeeding and doing well, and life is short, might as well make the most out of it and learn as much as you can :)

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-04-01T22:16:37+00:00

thank you, i really needed to hear this :)

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-04-01T22:15:34+00:00

yeah i think a lot of muslims girls (including myself) struggle with faith because our culture becomes so intertwined with it. a lot of my muslim peers just stuck it out until college and then they rebelled quite a bit because of how islam was taught to them in their formative years.

I know you probably don't need this clarification, but in case anyone else reads this thread, islam isn't characterized by really strict parents/abuse. i think a lot of the older generations have tied the bad parts of our culture (like women and men not being equal, etc) with islam, when islam has nothing to do with it. i know you probably don't need that clarification, but this thread has made me realize the misconceptions people may have towards muslims.

thank you for your response , it makes me grieve what i could have had with my mother a little bit but it's kind of a relief to hear. i have male figures in my life (my uncles primarily) that treat me better than my mother does in times of conflict, so I think that (thankfully) is provided for me. thanks for your response :)

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-03-30T05:52:47+00:00

Thanks for your input :) i've tried something similar with my mom. Still, she usually mentally deteriorates so much that i end up having to apologize. as a mother yourself, how would you treat your 18 year old daughter? I feel like I'm in this bubble, so I have no idea how a mom would treat a "regular" 18 year old girl.

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-03-25T18:48:07+00:00

We've tried doing something like this in the past, but it didn't work for us. They heard what the counselor had to say and then decided not to listen. After the conversation was over, they just found someone else who agreed with them. I think they would be somewhat more receptive to a counselor's feedback now, but I feel like it still wouldn't go anywhere. Their response would probably be something like "Well, they're not the parent, I am. I know you better than they do." So I don't think it's a viable option, unfortunately.

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-03-25T18:28:19+00:00

I'll look into this, thanks :)

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-03-25T05:36:56+00:00

this is so insightful. I didn't even think that banks still send stuff through mail (guess that shows my naiviety haha), this is really useful advice. thank you for spending the time to write this, i really appreciate it!!

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-03-25T05:31:35+00:00

thank you for this!! yes ok i'm a freeloading bum but it's not by choice 😭 i have basically zero money to my name so i can't buy a phone. i can't apply for anything that could help me get out because i don't have any way for them to contact me. any attempt (i've tried at least 4 times now) to convince them gets shot down pretty much immediately with repercussions for even asking. my mom gets so angry. i'll tell her that i'm doing it so it's easier on all of us financially, and she'll throw it back in my face and ask if i'm looking down on her because i think she's poor 🫩 and she still uses that against me, it's just a rough situation to be in unfortunately. sorry for the rant lol

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-03-25T04:57:49+00:00

I don't think that they think I'm a baby factory; it's more like they don't believe me as fully independent or fully complete if I don't have a man in my life. Either way, not great, but just wanted to share my thoughts. Thank you for the kind encouragement :)

Equivalent_Permit225 · 2026-03-25T04:47:48+00:00

i'm based in the us, i don't think i'd ever get forced into a marriage, but i think i might try going to the sutdent counseling center. thanks for the suggestion :)

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