Thanks for the info on SJSU - very helpful info about eligibility index and the 0.25 addition to GPA. Yes - I am aware of the SJSU Software Engineering program - a family member did MS in Software Engineering around 15 years ago. I did not realize that the program is now higher rated than the Computer Engineering program itself.
My question was more related to NCalRent’s suggestion to add more CSUs (SDSU, CPP and CSULB) to deal with the uncertainty of the deferrals and the optional SAT/ACT. The question was if we already are applying to all the 9 UCs, couple of CSUs (Cal Poly & SJSU) and a few private or out-of-state public universities - isn’t that enough? Or are more CSUs still needed to be added to the list?
BTW I was hoping to keep the private and out-of-state a very small number as it will take more incremental efforts to add more universities which are not UCs/CSUs - as they may require more supplemental essays. Of course, the other factor is the cost of the out-of-state or the private universities is quite prohibitive - as I don’t think we will qualify for any aid (our EFC is too high). So the best case scenario is one of the UCs or one of the better CSUs.