Applying to SDSU: An Angry but Mostly Rational Rant

Colleges and Universities A-Z San Diego State University
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<p>So, I'm rather upset right now, and I'd just like to share with you all my pain. I've applied to SDSU for the fall 2008 semester as a freshman. And, they won't accept my application as is, because, of all things, I am lacking a full year of art in one single discipline. What bull **** oney!!</p>

<p>I took 1 semester of painting and 1 semester of jewelry (a year), and I was under the impression that when this university required 1 full year course OR 2 semester courses in art, I thought that the 2 semester courses only had to be in the same discipline (i.e. visual OR performing arts). I don't understand why this 1 year of art in school is so necessary, as I have 6 credits of social studies and loads of other credits that are out of this specific field. Also, my school does not offer year-long visual arts classes. </p>

<p>Also, while I have not taken performing arts in school, I have been playing piano since I was 5 years old out of school (every day for an hour). Shouldn't that count for something? I don't find it reasonable that I cannot apply (even though I technically already did; it is an "incomplete" application) simply because I lack 2 consecutive art courses in one subject. It is not like I'm lacking in any other subject; I have a 4.0 CSU GPA, and a 33 on my ACTs, and I am pretty sure that I would be otherwise qualified for this institution. </p>

<p>Lastly, I HATE ART!!! I despise band/orchestra!!! I cannot draw worth a darn, and I do not like it at all (except for the fact that some of it is cool to look at, and I certainly appreciate those who can draw/paint/do artsy stuff really well). I tried playing clarinet for a year in 6th grade. But I did not like it either. Why must I suffer???? Not that SDSU is my first choice or anything, but still....I don't understand why I can get into schools that are much higher in selectivity, but still can't get into a third-tier school with a semi-ridiculous requirement. </p>

<p>Any thoughts on this? Or you could just laugh at me and my pathetic-ness...</p>

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<p>sigh... a continuation to my glorious story... I know all of you CC'ers are so interested and dying to read this thread (sarcasm, btw)</p>

<p>Anyway, I emailed admissions, and they said that 1, my jewelry/metalworking classes don't count as art (what the ????), and 2, I need to take an extra semester of approved art at high school or a community college. Well, I said f-that, I'm not going to waste my time, told them how ridiculous they were, to withdraw my application, and said thanks for nothing. Polite me, huh? It just makes me angry that I wasted my time considering that school...college admissions is aggravating enough as it is. But that's okay with me, I definitely wouldn't want to go to a school that doesn't want me back, and I know I'll be happy wherever I go (not going to be SDSU, apparently).</p>

<p>Hopefully all of you prospective students heed my wise words of wisdom: pay attention to the a-g requirements. They are boring as heck, but reading the info. might save you a lot of time and brain power.</p>

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<p>sorry fa-lala, you had 4 years to read the requirements in high school. I have no sympathy.</p>

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<p>harsh... haha, i know I was kinda dumb, and I'm not asking for sympathy (I'm an OOS'er, give me a little credit; none of the state schools everywhere else have the stringent, completely inflexible requirements that California schools do). but anyway, even more to the story; a nicer, polite lady emailed me back and said that my jewelry classes would count (even though they technically don't fall under a-g requirements) and hoped that I would reconsider, so I probably will think about it still. Anyway, the app. fee is non-refundable. I might as well finish my application</p>

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<p>i know i can be overly mean on this board. good luck. sdsu is a great school</p>