4685 out of 5000 MCA
@jordan816, I didn’t recalculate, but on first glance I think your MCA is higher, somewhere in the upper 4800s or lower 4900s. In any case, they’ll recalculate. Good job!
I’m applying ED for mechanical engineering. For middle school math grades, my school had a trimester system. Should I enter one grade under summer 1?
@Brickmaster7398 - Yes, you would enter one grade under summer.
@jordan816 I get an MCA of 4923 for you. Nice Work! If you are not getting in, I’m not sure who is. Good luck.
Deciding between 3 majors (architecture, construction management, or business admin.); in which of the 3 will i have the best chance of getting admitted? I am applying for ED.
CSU GPA: 3.77(W)
SAT: 1210, 610 math, 600 reading
ACT: 27 composite
Semesters of math: 8 (geometry H, algebra 2 H, precal, stats)
Semesters of english: 8
Semesters of lab science: 4 (AP chem, AP physics)
Semesters of social sci: 8 (world geo. H, AP world hist., AP US hist., gov.)
Semesters of language: 6
Feedback is appreciated.
Major: Biological Sciences
Instate female
SAT reading: 650 math:530 total 1180
GPA 3.95
Semesters of math 12 (algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, advanced math honors, AP calc, AP statistics)
Semesters of English 8 (AP language, AP literature)
Semesters of lab science 6 (Biology honors, Chemistry, AP Biology) also took AP environmental science
Semesters of foreign language 8 (AP Spanish Language)
Semesters of arts 2
Hours of EC: 16-20
Leadership: yes
Hours work: 6-10
Major related: yes
+Partner school of Cal Poly Slo
+One parent didn’t finish high school
Though my acceptance may be a long shot, I’m so hopeful!
@yoboiixevan Probably construction management but are you sure that is really something you want to do and not just an easier admit?
@collegesavanna, your chances are better than you think. 
@swimdogmom I really want architecture. I want to pursue business in grad school. I admitt construction management is for an easier admit within the architecture college.
Major: Graphic Communications
SAT/ACT: 1340
Cal Poly Calculated GPA: 4.08
Semesters of Math/Highest Math: 8, highest math PreCalculus
Semesters of Lab Science: 6
Semesters of English: 8
Semesters of Foreign Language: 6
Semesters of Visual Performing Arts: 6
Hours per Week of ECs entered on CP application: 6-10
Leadership y/n- No
Hours of Work per Week entered on CP application- 0
@yoboiixevan If you really want architecture, have you thought about CP Pomona? It’s a good arch school too but commonly doesn’t get its due consideration because of CP SLO. You can attempt to “back door” it through a transfer from CM to arch but know your chances beforehand and do the research on the CP CAED webpage on switching major requirements. They make it difficult because CP SLO discourages such an approach to a tough admit impacted major.
Major : Business Admin
Early Decision
GPA: 3.87 / 4.13 (a-g grades 9-11)
ACT: 30
Math: Pre Calc/Stats AP (wish we had known about the Calc AB point bump)
Lab Sci: 8 semesters
For Lang: 10 semesters (Spanish AP)
Eng: 8 semesters
Extra Curr: 6-10 hrs
Work: 6-10 hrs
Leadership: Y
SF Bay Area
Estimated MCA: 4304
Son Applied ED to Software Engineering:
ACT 35 English 33 Math
Cal Poly Calculated GPA: 4.03
Semesters of Math/Highest Math 12 / AP Calculus BC
Semesters of Lab Science 8
Semesters of English 8
Semesters of Foreign Language 8
Semesters of Visual Performing Arts 4
Hours per Week of ECs entered on CP application 21+
Leadership y/n yes
Hours of Work per Week entered on CP application 16-20
Work was Major Related y/n yes
Estimated MCA: 4816
Instate
Major - Economics (BS)
Alt Major - Political Science
SAT/ACT: 800 (CR) 720 (Math) 1520 total
Cal Poly Calculated GPA: 3.2
3.43 for 11 and 12
Semesters of Math/Highest Math 10, Calculus
Semesters of Lab Science: 8
Semesters of English: 8
Semesters of Foreign Language: 8
Semesters of Visual Performing Arts: 2
Hours per Week of ECs entered on CP application 21+
Leadership y/n - Yes
Hours of Work per Week entered on CP application 11-14
Work was Major Related y/n - Yes
California Vet (701) y/n No
Partner School (700) y/n No
Dependent of CP Faculty/Staff (700) y/n No
high School in Cal Poly Service Area (500) y/n No
1 parent did not finish HS (300) y/n No
both parents did not finish HS (600) y/n No
@eyemgh I would very much like your take on my chances.
Thank you 
@poorrichboy, I really don’t have much of a handle on chances for any majors that aren’t engineering and they are even still guesswork. The thing is, GPA counts for more that anything else in the MCA score and a 3.2 will drop you over 500 points from the possible 2250. Did you account for honors and/or AP in your GPA calculation?
Major: Biomedical Engineering
CSU GPA: 4.25
ACT: 33 composite, 35 math, 35 english
Lab science: 8 semesters (bio, chem, AP phys 1 and 2, AP phys C)
math: 8 semesters
2 years of Project Lead the Way
Applying regular decision OOS
I already submitted my app, but for the GPA I put my 9th-11th gpa (which was lower than my 10th to 11th). Should I call and tell them or will they recalculate it?
Call admissions. They’re friendly and helpful. Good luck.
Major: Biological Sciences
ACT: 29 (31 English, 25 Math)
Cal Poly Calculated GPA: 4.0
Semesters of Math/Highest Math: 8, with pre-calc being the highest
Semesters of Lab Science: 4
Semesters of English: 8
Semesters of Foreign Language: 6
Semesters of Visual Performing Arts: 4
Hours per Week of ECs entered on CP application: 21-25
Leadership: yes
Hours of Work per Week: 1-5
Work was Major Related: Yes
The math is my downfall but we’ll see what happens