<p>Schools will expect that he have some rigor. Recommend he start with a strength subject so hopefully there isnt a GPA tradeoff. If the school has other examples of rigor, like college level options or honors, those would be alternatives. </p>
<p>There is no such thing as a safe GPA. Every school lists rigor of study as a primary factor. </p>
<p>in the CDS for cal poly it says that about 2/3rd of the admits had a GPA above 3.25, which makes this school a reach for your child. Fresno state is more of a match. GL. </p>