<p>Well socal 18, let me know where you end up going, or have you already made up your mind. What is making you go out of state to Indiana? I dont really want to move out of CA, let alone so. cal. Where at do you live? Oh yeah and why are the reasons you chose those dorms? Just curious to get some info on the dorms from peoples' perspectives.</p>
<p>Deb: I wouldnt recommend telling your daughter. Dont want to get her all hyped up and possibly be let down. Remember my admission is less competitive because I am in state, it is more competitive for out of state. I have also applied to fullerton and havent heard anything from them either.You should send in her transcript to fullerton, they said by feb.1 if you dont have a decision to send it on in. I went to cal state fullerton today speaking about it. It is a nice school, but thats about it. It doesnt have a student, seems pretty dull. Kids just do there own thing and seems like there is very little school spirit. NO one was wearing csuf clothes or sweatshirts. When I was at sdsu, there was more kids wearing sdsu gear than not. Shows how different the schools are with the students taking part and being proud of their schools. These two schools are both really nice, but seem totally different.</p>
<p>I haven't decided yet, but I really think Indiana is the best place for me. It's business school is top 10 in the country, Bloomington is an amazing college town, the campus is beautiful, the people seem really laid-back, and most importantly the Big 10 sports!</p>
<p>But yeah, SDSU is great in a lot of ways, so I want to visit it before I completely give up on it. And I'm not sure if I want to give up California weather.</p>
<p>And as for dorms, I like Zura the best. I want a traditional and lively dorm and Zura seems to fit the bill. I heard it's a little run down, but I like the location, and I'm not really picky about dorms. I then like Chappy because it's traditional and the rooms seem nice. However, I don't like the location, but SDSU doesn't seem to have the perfect dorm, so I'm not going to complain. And then Cuic third, because I've heard it's amazing, but I'm not really looking for a suite. And I just don't like Tenochca for some reason. I don't really have a reason...I just don't like it.</p>
<p>new member here.
i guess it also depends on which major you applied too.
the business department looks very competitive so it might take a higher gpa to get in.</p>
<p>I got accepted as a graphic designer major
3.67 weighted gpa. 3.27 unweighted..i believe.
combined math and reading score of 1160.
1700 total sat.</p>
<p>not sure if i want to go to this school though..i heard bad stuff about this school and i'm not into the whole partying scene.
i'm also thinking of long beach state and cal poly pomona which i got accepted to both.</p>
<p>since classes are so impacted at sdsu its taking a majority of students about 6 yrs to graduate. i wouldn't recommend going there unless its really where you want to go.</p>
<p>X - just wondering where you got the 6 year graduation rate info from??</p>
<p>I am a parent of 2 kids in college, one at UCLA and the other at SDSU. While it is true that just about any of the more popular public CA schools are impacted, it is very possible to graduate in 4 years, however, IMO you have to be willing to sacrifice a little. By this I mean take an 8 am class or two and or a Friday class now and then. These classes are usually still open at registration, in otherwords, be a little flexible. You also may not get the Prof your really want, then again, my kids have had some of their best Profs at bad times. It all works out. The other 4 things that affect graduation are AP credit, F's, changing majors that don't accept your prerequisits and you need to take at lease 16 units per semester. My D has taken 16 and 17 units this year without any problems with her grades and I love her but she is not a rocket scientist. My D will be graduating in 5 years but that is because she is a Liberal Studies major (teaching) with a middle school specialization and that takes 5 years because of the additional units required for a specialization. She did not declare until her 2nd semester and since she was already behind in her prereqs, she was afraid it would take her longer. However she challenged to have her poly sci class, world religions class and an AP class she took count towards her major and they accepted her request. At SDSU, the most difficult year to get classes is your soph year as they register last. Anyway, for those of you that got rejected I'm sure that you will be happy at whatever school you end up at, things happen for a reason.
And for those of you who will be attending, as an alumni, it is a wonderful school and you will enjoy your time there. Good luck to all!</p>
<p>well at first the 6 yr graduation thing was just like a rumor you know so then when i toured the campus i asked the tour guide if it really is taking ppl 6 yrs to graduate and he gave me that look and was all like "honestly.. yea" and went on to describe how impacted all the classes are</p>
<p>wondering..do students in the honors program get priority registering for classes in impacted majors?? My D, who was admitted to the Honors Program is from OOS so the tuition is going to be high..4 years would be manageable for us..but not 6 years..or even 5... now we're concerned about her not being able to graduate in 4 years with an impacted major..a friend of hers who toured the school..came back with the same news as xdarlinniki..the tour guide said..could take 6 years..please advise..would being in the Honors Program make a difference with registration?..thanks..</p>
<p>east coaster: Relax. Something like 30% of all students graduate in 4 years. The ones who don't? It's not because they couldn't get into classes; generally, they changed majors, got distracted, had to cut back classes to work, etc. A couple of tips: Class registration is prioritized by number of units completed (except for incoming freshmen, who get first dibs.) So getting ahead of the game, via AP courses, summer community college classes, taking 17-18 units as a freshman, can give a leg up down the road. (I don't know if honors students also get priority.)</p>
<p>Thanks klug for mentioning again what I posted in prior post. You are absolutely right on! This is true for any of the major CA schools, Cal Poly, Cal, UCLA, SDSU etc. It is not indicitive of SDSU only! S goes to UCLA and it has the same problems as SDSU. Most of the people graduating in 5 years have changed majors at least once, many twice and that puts them behind as there are pre-reqs for many majors and you are a pre-major until you declare. If you have not met the pre-reqs for your major or you change majors you might already be behind. Read previous post, the kids must be flexible time wise and take 15-17 units and then 4 years is definitely doable.</p>
<p>Honor students do get priority. Even a 1 minute priority gives you a big up on everyone else, it's sad but true.</p>
<p>It's possible to graduate in 4 years if you take 15 units and more per semester and possibly summer school. but it's also possible that classes you need may be full, canceled, etc like with any other school. it's just the likelyhood of happening at SDSU is greater with so many students.</p>
<p>thanks so much for the info about finishing in 4 years..my D was also accepted to UC San Diego..she's a drama major..OOS..does anyone have any thoughts about which of the two schools makes more sense for her (she'd be honors at SDSU.. and SDSU would be much more affordable and looks like a fantastic place)..but wondering about the drama major..is it better at one of the schools than at the other..also any other thoughts about the difference between the two colleges?? being from OOS we're somewhat out of the loop...thanks..</p>
<p>i am not too familiar with the theater department at both schools but UCSD in general will have a more academically rigorous course load even compared to honors at SDSU. UCSD is also more prestigious in terms when trying to get a job and it's located in lovely La Jolla.</p>
<p>SDSU is cheaper and has a better social scene (fun).</p>
<p>I don't know anything about either drama dept but D has seen a couple of plays at SDSU (there is a really nice theater on campus) that have been put on by the drama department and said they were very good. Never heard anything about the drama dept at UCSD, only UCLA which has the best theater dept of all the UC's. CaliGuy I'm not sure UCSD grads make more money or get better jobs than SDSU. I guess it depends on the major. SDSU business grads do pretty darn good as do nursing and teaching, but if your talking science or engineering then UCSD wins. Law and International studies or probably best done going through the UC system. UC's are more theory based generally than the state schools. The point is do well and have fun wherever you choose to go and you should be fine. By the way, my S has many friends who have graduated from UCLA and can't get jobs. They have a good LA education but nothing marketable per say. One works on a boat in Hawaii, one is a ski instructor in Tahoe, several have sales jobs, etc. A few have gone on to grad school or medical school and a few have decent jobs but they had very good internships during school. Anyway, this is just my opinion and ovservations over the 5 years my kids have been is college. I still have one more to go, she'll be a senior next year.</p>