So I’m thinking of doing ADT program to transfer to CSULB or SDSU for psychology. I’m just not clear if GPA will matter as much. Do I just need to meet the minimum requirement of 2.0 to apply and I automatically have a spot? Or do I have to try to get the best GPA possible.
No, an ADT only guarantees you a spot at a Cal State but not a specific campus. Meeting the minimum GPA is a requirement but it will not get you into either school.
Average Transfer GPA for CSULB Psychology in 2019 was 3.55.
For SDSU, there is no specific Transfer GPA data for Psychology but you need a minimum 2.5 GPA to apply and I would say at least a 3.5 or higher to be competitive.
Are you local for either school since the majority of CC transfers will be local especially for SDSU.
Also look at the Transfer decision threads to get an idea of what of GPA is needed to be competitive.