Computer science, not science?

[z3u2]

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I have a bachelor of science degree majoring in computer science
when I applied previously, the grades from my comp sci courses are included in the sGPA as other science.

This year, however, my courses were re-classified to non-science.

I've contacted adea, talked back and forth for over 3 weeks, some said not sure, some said no, some said depends..
a quote from a customer service rep:
[FONT='Arial (W1)']*In general, computer science courses are considered non-science courses. The only way a computer course can be classified as a "other science course" is if the course was offered through the Science department of your college/and or university..

[FONT='Arial (W1)']I felt relieved when seeing this information, thinking I could finally get it fixed because the courses were offered by the faculty of science at my university (hence Bachelor of Science degree).

[FONT='Arial (W1)']a couple days later I called again, another CSR told me that was the old rule, this year they are simply non-sci, and there's nothing they can do..

[FONT='Arial (W1)']This affects me sGPA a lot, because i have a lot of credits in comp sci and my sGPA is higher with them. I was pretty shocked to see after i've worked hard to improve other parts of application (more dental exposure, dat 21/20/20) only to find out now my sGPA is lowered, comparing to my last appliation two years ago (I've been working full time).

[FONT='Arial (W1)']So here's my question:.
[FONT='Arial (W1)']Are everyone here who had cs courses all have the courses categorized to non-sci?.

[FONT='Arial (W1)']A few schools I called still considered comp sci as science (they accept comp sci prof reference letter to fulfill "science prof letter requirement).
[FONT='Arial (W1)']in my opinion, if dental schools still consider comp sci as other sci, why shouldn't aadsas?.
[FONT='Arial (W1)']do you know if there is someone who I can talk to from ADEA with this issue (other than the customer service department)?.

 

[FrEEkOut]

I'd like to know the answer to that question too. I'm helping a friend apply to D-school and she also has taken comp sci classes. I thought they were considered science. Let me know if you find out.

 

[diane07]

If ADEA gives you a definitive answer, that's the one that probably matters.

Thinking about it personally, I don't really see how computer related courses are hardcore sciences. So it makes sense to me. Although I can see why you'd be bummed.

Again, ADEA is the one that makes the rules and calculates the grades. So I doubt the opinions of SDN'ers will change their minds. Discuss your situation with ADEA, but keep in mind that what they say goes.

 

[zthang]

I think what they consider as science are the natural science courses...i'm not sure if comp sci falls in that category

 

[xtractime]

If ADEA gives you a definitive answer, that's the one that probably matters.

Thinking about it personally, I don't really see how computer related courses are hardcore sciences. So it makes sense to me. Although I can see why you'd be bummed.

Again, ADEA is the one that makes the rules and calculates the grades. So I doubt the opinions of SDN'ers will change their minds. Discuss your situation with ADEA, but keep in mind that what they say goes.

i don't think he is putting it as a BCP science class. he is putting it as an other science class. to the OP, i listed both of my comp science classes are non-science however. But i do not object because those were my weakest of my engineering classes.

 

[z3u2]

what i was upset was how is computer science less science than computer engineering and math?
the later two are considered as other science.

I know it is what ADEA says that matters
that's why i'm asking if anyone know who (from adea) i might speak to with the issue, other than their customer service reps

This potentially affects my career; i do not want my chance of getting into a dental school lowered simply by a decision from ADEA.

and i was also asking,
Are everyone here who had cs courses all have the courses categorized to non-sci by ADEA?

because at least one customer service rep told me a rule different than another, then perhaps people in the verification department might do differently as well. It'd help my case if i do want to continue to talk to adea with this issue

 

[dddoch]

what i was upset was how is computer science less science than computer engineering and math?
the later two are considered as other science.

I know it is what ADEA says that matters
that's why i'm asking if anyone know who (from adea) i might speak to with the issue, other than their customer service reps

This potentially affects my career; i do not want my chance of getting into a dental school lowered simply by a decision from ADEA.

and i was also asking,
Are everyone here who had cs courses all have the courses categorized to non-sci by ADEA?

because at least one customer service rep told me a rule different than another, then perhaps people in the verification department might do differently as well. It'd help my case if i do want to continue to talk to adea with this issue

I think that it will be classified as nonscience this year, and if a representative tells you otherwise, he has outdated info.