<p>The trick is optimizing the GPA - keep in mind, the CSUs only look at college prep classes taken in 10-11 and cap your bonus points at just 8 semesters - which is just 2 AP classes soph and 2 jr years. While you can earn the college credit, the GPA impact goes away. </p>
<p>The CSU System (except SLO) use the same basic formula to rate their applicants. If you haven’t completed the a-g course list, you are rejected regardless of grades and test score. BE SURE HE HAS ALL THE BOXES CHECKED. If you pass that screen, they combine your grades and test scores to create an index. Applicants are put accepted highest index first until the seats are full. Some schools do this by major while others use the same stantard for all. The thresholds vary widely by campus, SDSU looks for about 4100. CSU Monterey, 2900. For Business, CPP is currently looking for an index of about 3600. A 3.1, CSU GPA and 1200/1600 SAT, you are in. </p>
<p>Use these links for help whith the way CSU calculates GPA and their Index.</p>
<p><a href=“Cal State Apply | CSU”>Cal State Apply | CSU;
<p><a href=“Cal State Apply | CSU”>Cal State Apply | CSU;
<p>A few other CSUs to think about - Chico State has a great Biz program and a threshold around 3650, CSULB’s thrshold is about 3800, Sonoma’s is around 3300. </p>
<p>All the CSUs are working on their graduation rates. Motivated students who come in prepared and don’t change majors several times have no trouble getting a Business degree in 4 years. The facts are, UNR, Boise State and other western publics have the same, if not more significant challenges getting students throug quickly. They all point to ill prepared students and other factors beyond their control. I love the 4 year guarantee some CSUs are offering (UCB mentions above ).</p>