Which of the CSUs is best for me? I’m interested in joining a policy debate program (I’ve been debating throughout middle school and high school), as well as majoring in Computer Information Systems (possible dual major with Computer Science) or Spanish (possible dual major with Music). I also want to study in an urban setting, even in a suburban environment (I want to avoid avoid rural). I also want a decent music program that offers music ensembles.
What are your Stats, since this will help in recommending some CSU’s?
SF, Sac and Sonoma come to mind but, without stats, i am just guessing.
Why CSU’s and not UC’s?
Because UC’s are expensive.
What are your stats (UC GPA, ACT/SAT scores, APs?)
What’s your parents’ budget?
You also need to calculate your CSU GPA: http://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/
and calculate your Eligibility index:
(CSU GPA X800)+ (SAT MATH + CR) OR (CSU GPA X200) + (ACT composite x10)
@NASA2014: Definitely nothing wrong in choosing CSU’s over UC’s. Cost is an overriding factor and many Cal States are just as competitive academically as some of the UC’s.
My stats:
I’m currently a sophomore in high school.
GPA: 3.2
AP Classes taken: Calculus (AB + BC), Human Geography, Spanish Language and Culture, Computer Science, Biology, Physics 1, World History
E/C: Policy Debate (2 years), Band (2 years, Marching + Symphonic + Jazz), UIL One Act Play (2 years), UIL Literary Criticism (1 year), UIL Journalism (1 year), UIL Ready Writing (1 year)
Volunteer Work: Debate Judging at Middle School tournaments (since 8th Grade)
PSAT score: 180
I have had major success in my debate career, as well as my music career in band.
Volunteer Work: Judging Middle School debate tournaments (4 years)
@NCalRent’s suggestion of San Francisco, Sac State and Sonoma are good suggestions based on your likes and current GPA. For a higher reach, consider Fullerton since they have very good music program. Much will depend on your CSU GPA and SAT score at the end of Junior year. I would repost with your final Stats along with your eligibility index to get more informed suggestions for your college list.
EI= (CSU GPA x800) + (SAT Math + CR)
Which of the CSUs is best for me? I’m interested in joining a policy debate program (I’ve been debating throughout middle school and high school), as well as majoring in Computer Information Systems (possible dual major with Computer Science) or Spanish (possible dual major with Music). I also want to study in an urban setting, even in a suburban environment (I want to avoid avoid rural). I also want a decent music program that offers music ensembles.
My stats:
GPA: 3.3
APs Taken:
-9th Grade
- Human Geography
- Computer Science
- AB Calclulus
- Spanish Language and Culture
-10th Grade - Biology
- Physics 1
- World History
- BC Calculus
-11th Grade - US Government
- Statistics
- English Language and Composition
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Music Theory
- Environmental Science
- Spanish Literature and Culture
-12th Grade (classes I will take next year, classes I selected to take) - European History
- Chemistry
- Physics E & M
- English Literature and Composition
E/C: Policy Debate (3 years), UIL One Act Play (3 years), Band (Marching + Jazz + Symphonic: 3 years), UIL Literary Criticism (3 years), UIL Ready Writing (2 years), Dance (Independent Study and Professional : 3 years)
SAT: 2100
ACT: 32
SAT Subject Tests: Spanish w/ Listening (790), Math 1 (750), Math 2 (760), Biology (700), Literature (770), Chemistry (700), World History (710)
Residency: Dallas, TX
Since your residency is Dallas, TX, I see how UCs would be too expensive. However, CSUs may not be the most favorable for you, since they don’t factor in grade deflation, they just multiply GPA and test score (with a formula).
If you want California, holistic admission colleges such as LMU and Chapman may be a good solution, and colleges like Pitzer or Occidental may not be out of reach since you have excellent course rigor and your school seems to have major grade deflation (7 Subject tests with high scores does not correlate with a 3.2 - what’s your class rank?)
Why not Cal Poly SLO, since it takes into account other factors than the typical CSU formula? URedlands or St Mary’s of CA are both similar in selectivity to CSUs and you’d probably get merit money for your scores.