Am I pretty much done for?

Gumbymom
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:07:15 +0000

I assume you are a CA resident since you mentioned PCC.

The Cal states admit by major and eligibility index. They really only consider GPA/Test scores/Geographic location and HS course rigor. Other than Cal Poly SLO, your EC’s are not considered.

You need to calculate your CSU/UC GPA using grades from a-g courses taken 10-11th.

https://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/

Not sure which courses are a-g and will give you extra honors points, then use this link by typing in your HS name?

https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/search/institution

Cal states and the majority of the UC’s use the capped weighted GPA.

Then calculate your Eligibility index:
(CSU/UC GPA x800)+ (ACT composite x10) or (CSU/UC GPA x800) + (SAT Math+CR).

You will then be ranked based on EI and major and they accept from the top down until all spots are filled.

You will get priority at your local CSU which you can look up on this link. Local applicants usually require a lower EI to get an acceptance unless the program is highly impacted.

http://www.calstate.edu/sas/onestopkiosk/documents/CSULocalAdmission-ServiceAreas.pdf

Going in Undeclared is an acceptable option, just be aware for both Cal States and UC’s, if you decide you want to pursue a competitive major (STEM), changing majors later can be problematic.

For the California UC’s, your EC’s and essays will be considered in your application review.

College suggestions:
PCC could be your safety school.

Cal States:
Based on your posted stats, you look like a competitive applicant for the majority of the CSU’s.

Cal Poly SLO, San Diego State and maybe Long Beach State could go either way, but the rest of the CSU’s look like Matches.

For the UC’s,
I would look at UC Riverside and UC Santa Cruz. UC Santa Cruz admits all applicants into the University first and then you can declare your major later which might be a good option.

There are many private schools depending upon affordability that would welcome you.

A community college is a good option if you are not sure of your major. It gives you time to explore some options at a lower cost and the CA CCC’s are an excellent pathway towards transfer to a Cal State or UC.
If you go the PCC route, familiarize yourself with assist.org which will give you a list of required courses for transfer.

Best of luck.