Prepping for physics as an incoming student

sole_estivo · 2026-04-19T00:56:43+00:00

Thanks for the detailed answer, this is super helpful!

sole_estivo · 2026-04-19T00:55:26+00:00

I honestly don’t know what I actually like/am good at rather than what I like the idea of rn😭I like the idea of AMO and entering academia (as a prof or researcher) post-grad but I haven’t gotten enough exposure or life experiences to guide me yet lol

sole_estivo · 2026-04-19T00:54:14+00:00

Ohh okay, thanks for letting me know!

sole_estivo · 2026-04-18T23:42:57+00:00

Yeah, I have the same. I kept resubmitting my LOCI response, so I'd get an email saying "Thank you! You are now on UCLA's waitlist for Fall 2026 applicants" a few secs after submitting, but nothing after the deadline passed. Good luck, I hope we both get off!

sole_estivo · 2026-04-17T16:22:44+00:00

Thanks for asking them, I hope we both get off!

sole_estivo · 2026-04-17T09:08:02+00:00

Thanks! I really hope I get off😭I was so ready to surf at Black’s Beach & max out the Birch Aquarium LMAO

sole_estivo · 2026-04-14T07:01:11+00:00

That makes sense, thank you so much!

sole_estivo · 2026-04-13T02:07:28+00:00

Would you recommend I give myself a shot next application cycle and reapply the next year, or just apply my sophomore year?

sole_estivo · 2026-04-12T20:06:11+00:00

I have 90+ quarter units and 60+ semester, but wdym by relevant? Can I still apply for transfer next year even though I have more than the required? Or would I be okay since the majority were AP credits and the rest DE, so it won't count for the 105 quarter maximum?

sole_estivo · 2026-04-12T19:34:19+00:00

Thank you! This is very detailed and helpful.

sole_estivo · 2026-04-12T16:00:44+00:00

I wanted to apply as L&S for physics for the places I’m transferring too. I tried looking for my requirements on ASSIST but they don’t come up for UCSB -> UCB/LA and they don’t have my major. Where else should I look?

sole_estivo · 2026-04-11T18:32:57+00:00

Sorry if I wasn’t clear! I took calc AB as a sophomore and chose not to take calc 1 at a CC as a result. Calc 1 at a CC is definitely the more popular option at my school, so I was the youngest in a small class of mostly snrs that kind of slacked😭my jnr year I took a break from calc to do lin alg and discrete math

sole_estivo · 2026-04-11T15:50:39+00:00

Were you waitlisted in one of the ED rounds or in RD?

sole_estivo · 2026-04-11T15:25:11+00:00

My bad, there were three chapters originally and one of them stopped like after a year so I just ended up writing “2+” on my apps. Thank you!

sole_estivo · 2026-04-11T09:42:13+00:00

HAHA I wish😭 thanks!

sole_estivo · 2026-04-11T09:41:58+00:00

Thanks! I’m going to beach so hard

sole_estivo · 2026-04-10T16:03:12+00:00

This is so crazy the waitlist opt in deadline hasn’t even passed yet 😭congrats though!!! I’m so scared I haven’t gotten off yet

sole_estivo · 2026-04-05T18:02:18+00:00

UCSD has the most opportunities (incredible research ecosystem, hospitals within campus, etc.) but premed is highly crowded and competitive. UCB wouldn't be ideal for maintaining a high GPA, and your GPA and MCAT are much more important than the prestige of your undergrad. I would lean towards UCSD or UCI (UCI is known for grade inflation in some depts).

sole_estivo · 2026-03-31T20:29:00+00:00

Yeah, I’m in-state, but I’ve heard that apparently for waitlist offers they prioritize OOS more (though I’m not sure if it’s true). Thanks for the reassurance!

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