Does SDSU look at applications holistically?

Colleges and Universities A-Z San Diego State University
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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I'm sorry if this question seems like it's been asked hundreds of times before, but I tried looking into the website and into the CSU application and it won't let me in. I will be applying to SDSU for Fall 2015 and I was wondering what do they require when applying. One of my friends said that I will need to write an essay, and the other two said an essay isn't required... but when I looked it up on the internet, I couldn't find an answer to my question. So what does SDSU look for in applications? Do they require an essay?</p>

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<p>There is no essay requirement for the CSU application (to date). You can review the admission criteria here:</p>

<p><a href=“First-Year Students | SDSU”>First-Year Students | SDSU;

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<p>SDSU is one of the most selective CSUs. No essay, no consideration for ECs. They simply aggregate your test scores and relavent grades. The threshold varies a bit by major but, a 3.7 GPA and 1200/1600 SAT will probably get you in.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>Almost all the Cal States (except SLO) use the Eligibility Index for admission. For SAT: (Math+Critical Reading) + GPA Weighted x800. For ACT: (GPA Weighted x 200) + (10 x ACT Composite). The weighted GPA is the CSU/UC GPA using up to 8 semesters of Honors/AP Classes. If you above 4000 for SAT or 1000 For ACT then you have a good chance for acceptance at SDSU. </p>

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<p>Awesome! Thanks so much everyone! :slight_smile: So no ECs are considered either…? Wow!</p>