If anyone is interested in SDSU let me know - Page 2

grxkn · 01-20-2005, 03:37 PM

I haven't heard yet. Only SJSU and SFSU have responded (accepted). I applied in October.

pixiedanzer · 01-22-2005, 06:49 AM

that's awesome!!! which one is ur first choice?

are u applying to any schools besides cal states

savedbythebell7 · 01-22-2005, 10:52 PM

yeah thats not entirely true what kluge said, it seems like it would stand true, but I know people in the 3800+ range that were rejected, mainly just because of the huge application base, they can't accept everyone, this year it's even going to be tougher. That index and acceptance rate is more true at the other states. Although, what you said definitely USED to be the case at SDSU.

As for a response to Sam:
1. SDSU is a modest party school, not like UCSB? School spirit is high?
UCSB tends to be more of a party school, from what i've noticed. San Diego state does have lots of school spirit, people are proud to be aztecs.

2. How's its engineering program, especially electrical engineering?
I don't know all that much about the engineering program. It's a good backup school to Cal Poly for engineering though.

3. How's its dorm life, availablibilty of dorms? How expensive to get outside rental apratments?
Dorm life is great, everything is within a close proximity to the dorms, the dorms tend to be very social, so you'll meet lots of people quickly. The availibility of the dorms is based on how quickly you send in your dorm information, but they seem to be able to accomodate dorm spots to most freshmen.

4. Would you give some info on AF ROTC, such as how many times the cadets have physical excercise, and how many hours they spend, etc.? Roughly how many cadets in SDSU?
I don't know much about the AF ROTC here at state, but there seems to be a pretty good prescence of them on campus.

5. Classes are too big, or still there are lots of adequate classes?
There are larger classes and smaller more adequate classes, it depends on your choosing.

6. How about accessability to professors?
Professors, seem to love to extend a helping hand to anyone who wants it.

7. How about the campus? Is it too big and crowded?
Initially, because its such a large school, i thought i'd be overwhelmed, but when you're walking to class from day to day, it seems smaller, because everything is really centralized. Whenever I walk to and from classes, I always see people I know.

If you have anymore questions just let me know.

savedbythebell7 · 01-22-2005, 10:58 PM

SDSU has a very STRONG business prescence in the San Diego area, it's very deep-rooted with the community and tradition oriented. The reputation of SDSU's business program is great in California. Just to give an example, i'd prefer to go to SDSU and major in Business then go to UCSD and major in Economics. This is primarily because San Diego State's business program is very well endowed, SDSU has cranked out many many CEO's in the last 40 years. The business program (and communications) are essentially the flagship programs at SDSU and the faculty prides themselves in these two specific areas of learning. The international business program is ranked 7th in the world.

sam_7770 · 01-24-2005, 01:29 AM

Thank you, saved for your kind info. It appears to me that SDSU is getting higher reputation every year!!

savedbythebell7 · 01-24-2005, 05:25 AM

Yeah I believe the applicants have gone from like 20,000 to 50,000 over the course of 5 years, which is rather scary. But i'm sure its the same for all schools, only I think an increase of 30,000 is quite alot more than most schools.

pixiedanzer · 01-24-2005, 12:09 PM

*fingers crossed!!!*

inflatablecheez · 01-26-2005, 06:40 PM

This year, about 7,600 freshmen and transfers were accepted out of over 48,000. At least that's what the acceptance letter says (I was accepted). Just letting you guys know the numbers. However, I unfortunately do not intend to enroll there. Good luck as you get your responses!

pixiedanzer · 01-26-2005, 09:54 PM

I GOT IN TOO!!!! =) YES!

it's fourth on my list of 9 schools that i've applied to...but who knows, now i want to visit it. We'll see what happens.

savedbythebell7 · 01-27-2005, 12:27 AM

Congrats, you guys.

sam_7770 · 01-31-2005, 11:07 PM

Saved, I have a question. If I am admitted to UCSD, I want to enroll in AFROTC. Then I'll be a crosstown cadet to SDSU. How many miles is it from UCSD to SDSU, and how long does it take to drive?

savedbythebell7 · 02-01-2005, 07:54 PM

Not sure, the mileage, but in order to get to La Jolla, assuming there is minimal traffic, i'd say about 25-30 minutes.

grxkn · 02-04-2005, 08:04 PM

wow @ 48,000 applicants...the UC system as a whole only had 100,000 according to an article in the SF Chronicle recently.

My admission status still hasn't changed. I wonder if it's because I'm so far away from SD. They favor local applicants, right?

savedbythebell7 · 02-04-2005, 09:43 PM

They inform they more qualified applicants earlier. Everyone else finds out in either november or october, i forget which month.

They do favor, students south of san diego, in the mainly spanish speaking areas.

pixiedanzer · 02-12-2005, 06:05 AM

I'm going to visit it next month!!!