Hi, I just have a few questions about filling out the CSU app (deadline was extended to Dec 15 due to the CA fires, so no, I did not miss the deadline if you are wondering). First, should we indicate our planned AP tests on the AP test section? It doesn’t really say anywhere if you’re supposed to input planned test dates, but I know that other application forms (common app, UC app) allow you to add this info. I’m planning on taking 5 AP tests (so far have taken 3) and am not sure if this is significant info to include or not.
Also, I’m not sure how to included my eighth grade math course, Algebra 1. I’ve read different information about this on CC, some that say you can put it as an eighth grade course (this is an option, but it appears to be listed under your HS) while others say to put it as a ninth grade course. I’ve found contradicting information and am not sure what to do? But more importantly, my middle school had a trimester system, while my HS is in semesters. I earned the same grade every trimester (A), but this isn’t really the same as semesters. Is there any way to add a middle school or should I just put it as semesters since there doesn’t seem to be another option? Does this really matter? I heard that including this course is important for cal poly slo, so I don’t want to mess this up. Thank you so much in advance!
Reporting Middle school grades:
If you completed courses in 7th or 8th grade to fulfill A-G subject requirements, please select the appropriate grade level, along with your first high school attended in 9th grade and your 9th grade academic year.
b. Select the School that you attended for that grade level
c. Select the appropriate Academic Year
d. Click the green check mark to continue
@Gumbymom thanks for the reply! I know this is the advice from the csu help section, but I still don’t understand it tbh lol. They said somewhere else not to add middle schools in the high school section, so I’m not really sure what to do here. I can’t pick the correct school, year, or trimester system according to this rule I think? I think I’ll give them a call on Monday, but it’s just confusing to me lol. do you know anything about inputting planned AP tests by any chance?
With the new Cal State apply application which was put into use last year, many options have changed and if there is no specific area to input planned AP tests, then you do not report them. Since you do have to list your planned and in-progress Senior year classes, your AP classes will be listed and schools assume most applicants will be taking the corresponding AP exams. It is not a requirement and you will not be rescinded if you change your mind and not take the exams so that is probably why there is no where to report them.
Regarding trimester vs semester entry:
Multiple term types - If your school offers courses with various term types, or has converted term types during your attendance, you must report the high school once for each term type. Please speak to your high school counselor if you are unsure of your school’s term type.
Report the High School first with the dominant term type, report the same high school with a second entry for the alternate term type. Dates may overlap if necessary.
When reporting courses and grades for each grade level, select the appropriate school entry based on the term type. You may report a portion of a grade level as one term type, with a secondary portion as a second term type.
Entering the incorrect attendance dates will prevent you from entering coursework on the High School Coursework tile.
You MUST select the appropriate term type(s) before entering coursework. Changing the term type after entering coursework will delete all entered coursework.
@Gumbymom okay this helps a lot! thank you for taking the time to clear things up for me!