u/gurrenm3

I want to be skilled at x86 assembly and be able to write the crazy high performance code people speak legends about. Any good resources to learn that?

Im going for a BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Hello, I’m considering applying for transfer to UCI this fall. I want to do CSE but I won’t have enough physics taken yet in time. Can I apply for CS, then take the remaining physics at UCI and then apply to change major to CSE? If so, what are the chances they’d approve it?

Thank you so much in advance

I’m a 30 year old California community college student planning to apply for UC Berkeley EECS transfer next year in Fall 2027, hoping to start in Fall 2028 if accepted. I consider myself non-traditional because it's taken me so long to get this far and I've by the time I transfer I'll have taken like 130 units at various community colleges. I'm looking for advice on how I can maximize my chances without overloading myself, or honestly hearing the truth that I may not cut it.

For context, I'm a self taught programmer with around a decade of programming experience (not professional) and about 5 years of private CS tutoring experience, mainly in C#, C++, game modding, reverse engineering, x86 assembly, and low-level/systems programming. In total I'll be taking classes at 4 different CCs, but currently I'm only enrolled in two. My GPA at the first is 3.902 and 3.5 at the other. I’m taking classes across so many different colleges because many of my earlier CS courses don’t articulate for Berkeley's requirements, so now I have to retake them.

From here, I’m confident I can earn mostly/all A’s, but I’m trying to decide what else is actually worth doing. I’m considering taking 1-2 honors math classes, trying to do one internship, and trying to publish research on some modding/reverse engineering stuff I've found. I could also do a hail mary and make an insane project related to systems/reverse engineering.

Assuming I'm able to get all A's from here on out, would any of these extras actually help? I'm also wondering if it would be better to focus on completing all of the strongly recommended courses at all costs, or if it's okay if I skip a couple and instead put effort into learning more about EE by taking some other courses?

I've been really racking my brain the last few weeks on this so I seriously appreciate any feedback that's able to be given! Thank you so much!!!