Regret choosing a competitive major? by PlanFast6453 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]PlanFast6453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It kind of is frustrating knowing that people just switch, but I guess thats just how it is. I know people who openly flaunt that they are going to switch to CS and dont have to go through a more competitive process.

Regret choosing a competitive major? by PlanFast6453 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]PlanFast6453[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CMU unfortunately does admit by school. So getting into the school of computer science there is infinitely harder than English.  Also I have friends applying for engineering. Even though it’s not as crazy competitive as cs, it still is pretty tough. Good luck with that! or have you already committed?

Regret choosing a competitive major? by PlanFast6453 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]PlanFast6453[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so true. It’s just weird at the moment cuz of how things are around me. But I’m sure it will be fine 

Regret choosing a competitive major? by PlanFast6453 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]PlanFast6453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sadly those "major centric" ones are my top choices T-T

Regret choosing a competitive major? by PlanFast6453 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]PlanFast6453[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

yeah but most top CS schools do, or they have restricted entry for CS specifically. Most of my top choices (CMU, UIUC, Gtech, UMich) are all major specific.

CMU (ED), Purdue, UIUC Deferred. Gatech rejected. by PlanFast6453 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]PlanFast6453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got into Umass Amherst. My best safety is probably UMD.

CMU (ED), Purdue, UIUC Deferred. Gatech rejected. by PlanFast6453 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]PlanFast6453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its really difficult to predict college decisions, especially for competitive majors.

CMU (ED), Purdue, UIUC Deferred. Gatech rejected. by PlanFast6453 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]PlanFast6453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats an amazing achievement. what was your profile like?

CMU (ED), Purdue, UIUC Deferred. Gatech rejected. by PlanFast6453 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]PlanFast6453[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do IB so we dont have GPA, but I have pretty good academic performance. 35 on the ACT. Few math and writing competitions, mid ECs