<p>So, I really wanted to go to USC for cinema… but you need a portfolio… :(. So, my other choice was SFSU so that is where I will be applying. I have the entire application filled out and I just need to click submit. However, I am a bit curious about this application. It is done through the CSUMentor website. Nowhere on the application can you point out your achievements and awards and honors. How do you set yourself apart from the other applicants besides what classes you have taken and are taking and the grades you received and your ACT score? Do they just look into all of that stuff on their own when looking over your application?</p>
<p>The UC and CSU system mostly care about your grades and SAT scores. You would have to call SFSU and ask if there is an opportunity to highlight your other accomplishments. I know UCSD has a “rubric” that they use to determine your points. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, except for # of volunteering hours, most of the categories are things you have little control over ie going to an underserved school, being a minority, having suffered a loss or parental illness. I don’t know if the CSU uses anything similar.</p>
<p>yea I called sfsu and they said they don’t even take accomplishments and achievements into consideration lol… so here is hoping I get in with my 3.9 GPA and 24 composite ACT.</p>