I am new here. My DD has a CSU GPA 4.0 & SAT 1330. Major: Mechanical Eng. Chances?
@LocalSDMom: Your D has an EI of 4530. Average overall campus EI for all majors was 4459 (2019 admits) so I would say a Match school. It really depends upon how her EI compares to all the ME applicants since applicants are ranked by EI and major.
Best of luck to her.
OOS Accepted!
CSU GPA: 3.38
ACT:31
Sustainability (switching to CS)
Yay!!!
DD #1 Admitted
In-state (outside of local area)
CSU GPA: 4.33
SAT: 1440
Major: Applied Math
DD #2 Admitted
In-state (outside of local area)
CSU GPA: 4.33
SAT: 1460
Major: Psychology
Both got the honors college invite, which does have a 700 word essay. Congrats to all!!
Thank you!
Finally figured out why my OOS son hadn’t received admission even with scores higher than some admitted…he entered the wrong ACT student id number? teenagers. Resolved… applying for Weber now!
My DD received an email today saying CSU hadn’t received her official ACT yet but on ACT site it says we sent on Nov 17th…how did you fix?
He had to go onto his app thru Cal State and change the act id number. We sent scores when he took it in April.
My D received the same email from SLO but asking for her SATs. She sent her ACTs and was already accepted to SDSU so they must have them. She only took the SAT once and much preferred the ACT. Does she need to send both?
@gratefulmama: My younger son had a similar email where he sent his ACT and was accepted at SDSU, but SDSU also wanted his SAT scores so he sent them the SAT also. (Reference this was 5 years ago).
Did she self-report her SAT score on the Cal State Apply application also besides the ACT? My son reported both but only sent his better ACT scores. This could be the reason??
@HHuntforCollege: Does the other CSU’s in which she applied show they received her ACT scores?
@Gumbymom I don’t think she self reported the SAT but since they asked, maybe she should just send them. She only took it once, Oct of her junior year and it was considerably lower than her ACT scores in spring. Do you think sending the lower SAT will hurt her? It shouldn’t, right? Also she applied to several of the UCs and only submitted the ACT. Should I have her send the SAT to the UC’s as well? I know the UCs use to require all test but I thought that changed in the past few years. I don’t want something so small to hurt any of her chances.
@gratefulmama: The CSU’s superscore so if her ACT scores are better, that is what they will use in the admissions process. My younger son also took the SAT only once, but he still submitted the score just to make sure there were no issues later.
For the UC’s, we did not have an issue when he reported only the ACT scores. Yes, the UC’s recommend you send all test scores (ACT or SAT) so she should be fine with just the ACT scores. They will only use the highest score from a single sitting.
@Gumbymom - thanks! I’ll just have her do the same as your son. Rather safe than sorry.
@Gumbymom You’ve prob heard this before, but you’re a college app goddess! How do you have the time to answer everyone’s questions? Do you have a college consulting business?
@kikiob: Since I am the UC Forum Champion (volunteer and not business) I need to keep up with all the college discussions, make sure the UC threads are posted in the proper forums along with monitoring the California college forum. I also have 2 son’s that have gone through the UC/CSU application process along with numerous friends and relatives I have helped over the years.
I joined CC over 6 years ago when my older son was applying and the wealth of information that I have gotten from seasoned CC posters helped immensely. I am just paying it forward.
Also since my younger son attended SDSU, have a niece currently attending and another niece as a hopeful Aztec, I like to keep current.
Best of luck to all applicants and remember where you go for Undergrad will not define you, it is what you do with the opportunities you are given that will make you successful.
Best wishes and Happy Holidays.
@Gumbymom Since you know everything… 
What do you think about Honors College at SDSU? My daughter got accepted, now she thinks whether she should apply to the Honors College. She read all the materials on the web site, and it seems that Honors College is not that much academics related - not in the chosen major at least… Yes, I understand it is more about experiences. But still. What do you think about it?
@ElenaParent: I am far from knowing everything and unfortunately the intimate details of the Weber’s Honors college is one area that I am lacking actual hands on experience.
Both my younger son and niece were invited to apply, but did not for various reasons. One was priority registration was discontinued
If you want some good information, I suggest you look up the CC poster @Fish125. They can give you a better insight but I personally think it is a great option especially the Mentoring and access to the Research programs.
Below is some information on a discussion where the CC poster I referred to above talks about their son’s experience.
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I’m a parent of a student in the WHC. I don’t know about the selectivity, but I can say it has been a great experience for my kid. Pros: Challenging research opportunities that look terrific on his resume, great friends from his classes and Honors’ dorm, fun memories from his Honors’ dorm freshman year, study abroad opportunities, mentors, amazing professors who have continued to be available to him throughout his time at SDSU, social activities, staff that is always available for support and guidance, etc. Freshman WHC students live in Zura Hall, which just went through a $54 million renovation. It is beautiful with lots and lots of group and individual study rooms, and other amenities. Cons: Can’t think of any.
If you get accepted into the WHC, they usually host a reception for incoming students during SDSU’s Open House/Explore SDSU weekend, which is held in mid-March. At the reception, you’ll hear quite a few current students and staff speak about their experiences with WHC.
@Fish125 !
I was pointed in your direction regarding the knowledge of the WHC at SDSU. I see you were saying that your son had << Challenging research opportunities that look terrific on his resume >>. May I ask you whether these research opportunities were in his major, or in Interdisciplinary Studies, the Minor WHC allows one to achieve (among other things)? My broader question is, actually, whether WHC gives you any academic advantage in your major, which is, say, Aerospace Engineering, i.e., field really distinct from, and far removed from, the Interdisciplinary Studies? Or will all academic opportunities, including research limited, only to include Interdisciplinary Studies?
I was accepted so I’m glad, and I’m applying for Weber Honors College now.
local
CSU GPA : 3.82
SAT : 1340
Electrical Engineering
What are my chances if I have a high GPA but average test scores for the criminal justice major? I am an in-state resident as well.