<p>“For the 11 impacted CSU’s you need a 3.2 to get in so for the poster with a 3.0 son, he would have to apply to one of the smaller CSU like channel islands.”</p>
<p>I know this isn’t the place for “chances”, but FWIW, my son has a bit of an upward trend ( his 4 C’s…yeah I just double checked…sigh… where all first semester, Sophmore year), which I hope reflects him “overcoming” his ADHD ( used to have MAJOR discipline problems, but nothing major since high school), hopes to be a recruited athlete (soccer), and we are “local” for Sonoma State. For example, he has no formal accommodations because it’s a tiny school, and they have always worked with us. Documenting the informal accommodations shouldn’t be a problem. Also, while most of my sons “electives” are religion classes, they are not A-G approved. He has done journalism every year. It looks like that can only be counted as an elective once.</p>
<p>^^Can’t comment on Sonoma and how its impactedness will impact admissions. Obviously, if the coach wants him…</p>
<p>But you might inquire if your GC would be willing to write a letter to the Admin Dean at Sonoma to discuss your son’s learning challenges. (Yes, I understand that Cal States and UCs don’t take recs, but they sometimes do. Our public HS GC has done this on occasion to explain why a C+/B- student earns a couple of Ds and the kid got into the Cal State.) </p>
<p>And, yes, religion classes don’t routinely count for a-g.</p>
<p>Good luck. Sonoma is one of those hidden gems, IMO.</p>
<p>Something to consider for the catchment areas is that most of these schools (except SDSU, Chico and SLO) are not really equipped to house large numbers of students on campus. While this may seem like a minor detail, I believe it is why the schools will not do away with the catchment 100% admit. Many of the students live at home and attend their local CSUs, and housing a large influx of students from out of the area would just add another level of stress to the already stretched to the limit CSU system.</p>
<p>Son has applied to Sonoma State and San Jose State (we are local to SJSU). He is also applying to a few privates in NorCal. Since he is highly interested in Sonoma State, I encouraged him to apply on Oct 1st, the day the applications opened for CSU’s.</p>
<p>He did and the e-mail that was sent back to him said “we will review these applications in the order in which they were received.” </p>
<p>I have advised him, based on what I’ve heard, that Sonoma County students will have a leg-up on him since he’s out of the area. But by submitting his application on the first day, he has given himself the best chances.</p>
<p>He is also looking into playing soccer there, and in communication with the coaching staff, and going to soccer camps there. If the soccer doesn’t work out, he is still interested in SSU because he really liked it when he visited during the summer. It also fits his criteria of small and in NorCal.</p>
<p>Our strategy was to get those CSU apps in right away, but many of his peers are thinking that applying by the deadline (Nov. 30th) is fine. If I hear they are doing this, I encourage them to apply right away given the craziness of this time.</p>
<p>Son also has other privates that will be good options if SSU doesn’t work out. </p>
<p>My advice is to have your child apply NOW to CSU’s if they haven’t yet done so, and then realize that he/she must have other options as it is a new world in California.</p>
<p>^^Second c-mom’s post. I was in a meeting with the Dean of Cal State Fullerton the other day and he tells everyone to apply as soon as the online apps open up. Since there are no essays, there is no reason not to (save $). His comment was that they “plan” to accept all local residents who apply by Nov 30, but “if the state makes mid-year cuts” and they have to reduce acceptances, they might use application date a tie-breaker.</p>
<p>Blue Bayou, interesting that you were meeting with the president of CSUF. My dad taught there for 30 years and I literally grew up next door to the campus. I could have gone there since at the time faculty and their families received free tuition but it was too close to home. My father is amazed at how fullerton is impacted because in the "old days’ they were begging for students. Thanks for all the info.</p>
<p>A special State Assembly committee is down here today to meet with SDSU admissions people and the president to discuss the getting rid of the local guarantee. I guess they were flooded with complaints. </p>
<p>Like the last poster said, my DS is looking out of state, they are begging him to attend and are even sending plane tickets so why state in CA.</p>
<p>Can anyone suggest good safeties for a California kid whose GPA might not land him at a good CSU (given the new constraints)? The only true safety I can think of is CSU East Bay (formerly Hayward), but that is the one of the least respected CSUs and is also considered a commuter school (and not in the best neighborhood). I don’t even want him to apply there. Would CSU Dominguez Hills be a safety? Which private schools might work? (Money is not an object.) Thank you.</p>
<p>BfloGal, Others have talked about CSU Channel Islands and Monterey Bay as safeties. My S’s safety is Channel Islands. Its a small school but a nice campus. Not as far from bigger towns/cities as Monterey Bay. Dominguez Hills is probably more like East Bay - commuter school. Another school is Cal Lutheran, just up the freeway from CSUCI in Thousand Oaks since money isn’t an issue.</p>
<p>Thanks midwestmom!..do you know what the URM situation is like there ( they might want to trot a few more out for their website! Hope that comes across as funny!)?</p>
<p>This is a great thread. The individual CSU forums don’t get much traffic. I’m guessing that’s because most CC posters don’t have much personal experience. Although we are in Sonoma’s local area, the stats suggest Monterrey is more of a match because it is less desirable, and I am curious about that. Is it because of it’s location? I LOVE Monterrey/Pacific Grove ( and my son loves ocean activities), but I am I also like the size, and the Teledramatic Arts major. Might be easier to play for their soccer team, too. Does anyone have any insights on these things?</p>
<p>Bflogal- I would not recommend Dominguez Hills. It is definitely a commuter school.
A school to look into is Northern Arizona Univ. They have rolling admissions and if you apply in late summer you can have an acceptance by early fall. The OOS tuition is pretty low. They also take Western Tuition exchange for certain majors. They also offer an OOS scholarship. I think tuition is around the same as a CSU.</p>
<p>Thanks mom60. I would prefer my S not attend a commuter school. I will look into NAU.</p>
<p>shrinkrap: As for CSU Monterey Bay, I have 2 work colleagues whose kids go there. My understanding is that it’s an acceptable school, but not the “dreamy” campus one would envision based on its location. The campus is part of an old army base (Ft. Ord), and the buildings reflect that. In addition, it’s not near anything, so you can’t grab some friends and walk to the bistros, for example. I would recommend visiting the campus and surrounding area first.</p>
I’m not disputing what you’ve written but it looks like ASU is also quite affected by budgetary issues - go check out the other thread today on the major budget reductions, reorganization, layoffs, and program impacts ASU has announced. Budget issues aren’t unique to California so one needs to investigate the details of the impact.</p>
<p>Bflogal - I would also recommend NAU, my 2.9 son got in last week without having submitted test scores. University of Hawii is a good option, minimum gpa is 2.8. I wish my son would look at privates, but he is only interested in big schools with football teams and greek life. Others to consider would be Oregon State, Nebraska, and my personal favorite this fall, University of Kansas, where a 2.5 is required in core subjects.</p>
<p>Shrinkrap, my son spent a couple of weeks on the Monterey campus to attend a program there, and I also visited when I drove my son down. The overall area is beautiful, but the campus itself definitely looks like the abandoned military base that it is. My son did have the opportunity to talk to Monterrey students and one thing that impressed him was that the students seemed very satisfied and thought highly of their administration – so I do think that it is an under-valued campus and definitely worth including on a safety list.</p>
