Chances of getting into Cal Poly?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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<p>GPA: 4.0 (weighted) 3.8 unweighted (I’m hoping to work hard in the first quarter to raise this up a little more)</p>

<p>SAT: math: 650
writing: 570
reading: 620</p>

<p>ACT: Composite: 27
Math: 30
Reading: 28
English: 24
(I’m planning on retaking the ACT in september, hoping to get a 30 at least)</p>

<p>I’m also planning to take the math 2 and physics SAT subject tests.</p>

<p>I also do a lot of volunteer work, I work outside of school, I’ve participated in sports, I’m in the National Honor Society, I started my own photography business, I’m taking all IB classes and am a IB diploma candidate, and I’m applying for the math and science honor societies this year.</p>

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<p>Intended Major? In-state or OOS? Cal Poly SLO also uses Freshman grades in their GPA calculation and a bonus point system for extra classes see links:
<a href=“Cal State Apply | CSU”>Cal State Apply | CSU;
<a href=“http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=statsp&sei-redir=1&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Dcal%2Bpoly%2Bslo%2Bmca%26fr%3Dipad#search=“cal%20poly%20slo%20mca””>http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=statsp&sei-redir=1&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Dcal%2Bpoly%2Bslo%2Bmca%26fr%3Dipad#search=“cal%20poly%20slo%20mca”&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>@gumbymom I’m hoping to do some kind of engineering major, and I’m out of state (from VA)</p>

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<p>GPA looks competitive but SAT/ACT low for an Engineering Major.<br>
See Freshman Profile for 2014:<a href=“Cal Poly Admissions”>Cal Poly Admissions;
I would retake SAT/ACT and aim for at least the average listed on the profile. If you are Full-pay, you will have a better chance since Cal States give very little to no financial aid.
Good Luck.</p>

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<p>@gumbymom ok, I am planning on retaking the ACT but not the SAT in general all my practice ACT’s have been better than practice SATs, I don’t think I would qualify for financial aid anyways. Thanks for your help!</p>

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<p>It is definetly a reach. If you apply with those scores it will be tough to be accepted.
Retake and apply early decision.
Good Luck</p>