<p>@eyemgh obviously loves this school and seems to comment on EVERY post in the Cal Poly section. Not that it is a bad thing but dont be clouded by whatever he says. I would say it is a match/reach. Your scores are definitely below average, and I am sure you know that. If you get a 30 and prove great course rigor I am sure they will accept you. But as you know SLO is wierd about these things. One of my friends is an AERO major and he got in with a 26 ACT and a 4.2, but he is out of state and is from a city of 2,000 and is financially unstable.
Good luck</p>
<p>@calpolyslodream, so what’s your conspiracy as to why he got in? I can tell you that if you had a copy of the algorithm in your hand, you could come up with plenty of ways your friend’s application might have gotten a boost. You may not like it, but here’s one possible scenario. Your friend is from a rural farm community and one parent skipped out of HS to work the land. Having a parent who didn’t finish HS is a 300 point bonus. That 25 ACT is the same as a 1150 SAT, low for Poly, very low for Aero. Add the 300 bonus and VOILA! It is as though he or she scored a 1450. It’s not magic. There’s no conspiracy. It has NOTHING to do with their community size and NOTHING to do with their financial status. It might have a bit to do with OOS status since all OOSers are evaluated together separate from CA re</p>
<p>No conspiracy alleged.
The power point presentation you cite from your admission open house contains factors for weighting different aspects of an applicants profile. (GPA, SAT, Ed Level of Parents, et al) While the weighted ranking is critical it’s not the only formula employed by admissions.
CalPoly SLO, further applies an algorithm creating multi-level bands (with assigned yield factors) to determine acceptances.<br>
The weighting factors are published (MRC score) the algorithm is not. </p>
<p>To suppose that
(1) all applicants achieving above a certain weighted score threshold are accepted and
(2) the University uniformly forecasts a 30% yield across bands
is silly. </p>
<p>Wrong again, momwishessheknew, it’s a PowerPoint entitled “Cal Poly’s Fully Automated Comprehensive Admissions Review.” Nothing remotely like it was presented at admissions presentations. I have a digital copy. I never claimed to know everything about CP admissions, and I do, for lack of a better way, make simple yield calculations, but I do hold a key piece of information that you do not have. Now I’m done talking about this subject. Go back to the engineering thread and convince the rest of that thread why they’ve been so wrong about 3/2 programs all these years. Good luck with that! Buh bye now!</p>
<p>Dear @eyemgh
You are obviously addicted to college confidential hahaha. But anyways. We get what you are saying, but there is no need for you to be rude. You should stop dictating every single thread that comes up regarding cal poly. I know you give great advice but please be nicer and try to avoid putting people down. Please refrain from rating peoples chances. You dont know so please stop. When someone asks for chances, nothing you say will changethere chances. So please dont give negative advice. Thats what I felt when you told me I had a low chance of getting in. I am currently a student here so… again, I know you givegreat advice, and please donttake this the wrong way. Just try to bea little nicer on here!!! Thanks!!! 
</p>
<p>If you read what I say carefully, I don’t chance anyone. I try to quantify where they might fit into Cal Poly’s predictions from last year and the advise what might be improved in their application (usually retake a standardized test). If students are applying to CS, Aero, ME or BME, I always recommend a safety and as you know, Cal Poly really isn’t a safety anymore. I’m sorry if it came across as unfriendly. That certainly isn’t my intent. I do though try to help students to be realistic. By that I never mean someone won’t get in. There’s no way to know that. Imagine though how disappointed a student would be after pinning all their hopes on one school and then not getting in. If they do, GREAT. If they don’t, it’s nice to have a fallback that they will be happy with. Congrats on your admission! BTW, I was mean in this last post, but after almost 1000 posts on various forums, that’s a first. </p>
<p>@eyemgh: I think you have given very helpful advice and yes unfortunately many posters that ask for a chance do no want to hear the reality. After going through 2 admission cycles with my sons, in the past 2 years, you do learn a thing or two about what it takes to get into a school. All you are trying to do is expound some of your experience on others that are asking for help… If they think that is rude, then they are leaving in a dream world. I for one appreciate the advice.</p>
<p>Congratulations on your admission @calpolyslodream! </p>
<p>@eyemgh I always appreciate your posts and I think you are right on w/ your understanding of Cal Poly’s (rather unique) admissions process.</p>
<p>To those who feel strongly that CalPoly is their top choice, (whether you think you have a realistic chance or not) I say… GO FOR IT! Also, be sure to apply early decision!</p>
<p>My DS and I found the following links helpful in getting a realistic idea of his chances. When he felt discouraged about his chances this is where he found some hope…</p>
<p>Cal Poly’s Standard Data Set…
<a href=“http://www.ir.calpoly.edu/sites/ir.wcms.calpoly.edu/files/publications_reports/cds/cds1314update072514.pdf”>http://www.ir.calpoly.edu/sites/ir.wcms.calpoly.edu/files/publications_reports/cds/cds1314update072514.pdf</a></p>
<p>Past Target Reports… <a href=“http://www.ir.calpoly.edu/sites/ir.wcms.calpoly.edu/files/publications_reports/targets/1415tarproj.pdf”>http://www.ir.calpoly.edu/sites/ir.wcms.calpoly.edu/files/publications_reports/targets/1415tarproj.pdf</a>. </p>
<p>.</p>
<p>The powerpoint you cite is part of presentation given at a ACT sponsored advertisng conference for Uni admissions directors who want to improve thier school’s marketing plan. Cal Poly, along with their contracted outside marketing firm (who by the way, Cal Poly’s director of admissions is listed as a “consultant”), presented on their “system” which is intended to drive up application numbers with the benefits of (1) increasing fee revenue, (2) inflate selectivity profiles, (3) decrease payroll expense. It has absolutely nothing to do with attracting high qualified candidates. Or, sadly, nothing to do with offering the residents of California a quality eduction. This “momwishessheknew” why a state funded univeristy gets away with this nonscense (and still can’t find the funding the funding to graduate students in four years). </p>
<p>Hey guys, applied ED and was hoping someone could chance me.
I am an out of state student
I have a 4.27 Weighted GPA
I got a 30 Composite on my first ACT and I am awaiting my scores for another test.
I have taken 9 Honors classes, 3 AP classes, and will have taken 5 classes at the local college.
My average hrs/week over the course of 12 months is 1-5 for both work, and volunteer.
I am not sure how much this will affect my chances, but I also toured the school, and will be attending a college fair to speak to an admissions representative.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>@Calpolyplease: To which major are you applying? </p>
<p>Hey @eyemgh What do you know about the selectivity for architectural engineering? I can find information about the college of arch, but I can’t find anything about the major specifically. I am guessing that I have about a 70% chance of getting in based on my stats and what I have read so far.</p>
<p>Also, how much does it help that I am from out of state and won’t be applying for financial aid? </p>
<p>@eyemgh You are very knowledgeable about this topic, so maybe you could give me the most accurate hypothesis. I I am dying waiting for a response from cal poly so anything helps. </p>
<p>Architectural Engineering
Out of State applicant (Texas)
Not applying for financial aid
5 years of high school math
4 years of english
4 years of spanish
2 years of fine arts
4 years of science
SAT: 690 math, 590 reading
CSU GPA: 3.77
11-15 hours of extra curricular w/ leadership position (swimming)
I checked the box that I would like to participate in varsity athletics (swimming)
21+ hours of work/week not related to major
And I have 44 hours of college credit before I graduate high school</p>
<p>Also, 5 students applied from my school last year. 4 were accepted and one was waitlisted (I’m not sure if they got in or not) 2 of which had lower stats than me.</p>
<p>And to anyone who wants to chance me, I won’t get offended, I have already submitted my binding contract so theres no taking it back anyways, I just want to know what to expect because I am going crazy just waiting to hear back.</p>
<p>@roxy401, I don’t “chance” posters. There’s really no solid way to know. I do give advice on how applicants can strengthen their chances, but that’s only when they have time to alter their record. It’s really not germane to you. What I can tell you is that about 50% of AE applicants get accepted. I really don’t know though how your stats stack up in the major. Sorry. Good luck!</p>
<p>@socalmom23 Oops! Mechanical Engineering</p>
<p>Alright, thanks anyways! @eyemgh </p>