impacted majors – Elite4usa.com

At UCLA last fall, nursing admitted 0.5%, computer science 7.3%, and the general College 11%. The major you check works very differently at private universities and at large public universities that admit by school or major. Using official policies from UC, UW, Michigan, UIUC and Purdue, here is how to fill in the major box whether your student has decided or not.

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Undecided or Declared? How the Major Box on the Application Changes Your Odds

ByAndy Lee | Elite Prep Suwanee October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

One Cal State Apply application reaches all 22 CSU campuses. Submission opens October 1 and closes November 30, with a $70 fee per campus. With no essays and no recommendations, the self-reported a-g grades and the major you choose carry the application. Here is how the CSU GPA is calculated, what 'impacted' means, the bar for out-of-state students, and what California's Direct Admission letters do and do not cover.

Applications | College Admissions

The Cal State (CSU) Application — No Essays, So Your Self-Reported Grades and Your Major Choice Decide It

ByAndy Lee | Elite Prep Suwanee October 6, 2026October 6, 2026