Admissions How Competitive is Admissions to UCSB CCS Physics Program?

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Applying to UCSB's College of Creative Studies (CCS) requires a separate application in addition to gaining acceptance into UCSB's general college. The application process has been streamlined recently, making it easier to navigate. While specific statistics on applicant numbers and acceptance rates are not publicly available, it is generally considered to be as competitive as UC Berkeley. The competitiveness of the CCS application can vary by subject, with more popular or stronger programs at UCSB being more difficult to gain admission into.
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Do many people apply? Is there something separate one must do beyond gaining acceptance into UCSB's general college? Lastly, what is it like studying there? Thanks!
 
Hello Sigma Freud,
Seeing as no one else is responding here's my $0.02
I applied and was accepted to CCS but did not end up going. Regarding the application, yes there is a separate one. Most of the information you need to know can be easily found by a quick google. I think they redid their website a couple of years ago around the time I was applying and the process should be clearer now.

I do not think they released any statistics on applicant numbers or acceptance rate but as a rough guide it's about "as hard" to get in as say UC Berkeley.
Also note that the CCS application is subject-specific and it is more competitive for subjects UCSB is strong in (or so I have heard).
 

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