Hi! Does anyone know where to find the essay requirement for SDSU for this years Fall 2023 application? Thanks!
CSUs like SDSU do not require essays.
UCSD is a UC and requires four Personal Insight Questions
USD is a private school and the essay prompts can be found on their website.
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SDSU admits based on the following factors so no essays or LOR’s are needed/accepted for the Cal state application.
A–G Requirements:
To meet minimum admission requirements, you must complete a 15-unit comprehensive pattern of college preparatory courses known in California as A-G requirements with C- grades or higher. You must complete your subject requirements by the end of the spring term before enrolling at SDSU. Review A–G courses. Additional a-g courses above the minimum are important.
High School GPA:
We consider the breadth and depth of your academic record, and encourage you to challenge yourself by taking a rigorous curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP), honors, and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes. Review CSU Minimum First-Year Eligibility.
Preparation Towards Indicated Area of Study (Major):
You must choose a major when you apply to SDSU. All majors are competitive, and every major has more applicants than available spots (impaction). While we look at all of the college-prep coursework you have taken during high school, we also consider your performance and the number of units taken in courses most relevant to predict success in your intended academic discipline.
- Computer Science and Engineering Majors: Preference is given to applicants who have taken and earned strong grades in science and mathematics courses.
- Dance, Music and Theatre Arts-Performance: Applicants must successfully pass an audition and meet general admissions requirements for admission to the major and the university.
- Nursing: You must earn a B or better grade in high school intermediate algebra, biology, and chemistry with lab courses for consideration. If AP or IB level courses are taken in these areas, you must earn a B or better grade in the course. Preference is given to applicants who have taken and earned strong grades in science and mathematics courses. Review our first-year students nursing prerequisite requirements for more information.
Additional Factors:
Special consideration is given to students who have overcome life obstacles, participated in college preparatory programs, and attend high schools within SDSU’s local admission area.