<p>Im looking to apply to SDSU and Cal Poly for the next fall term, but i just dont know my chance of getting in. Im a califronia resident. I have a 3.89 10-12 GPA so far and have taking/taking 4 courses. I have a SAT of 1550 and an ACT of 24. I'm looking to major in General Engineering, a impacted major at these school. Thats why I'm nervous.
Money is tight and can't afford to apply to a ton of schools. I'm also interested in Long Beach, Fullerton, UC San Diego, Pepperdine, Chico, UCSB and chico.</p>
<p>Calculate your UC/CSU GPA, see link: <a href=“Cal State Apply | CSU”>Cal State Apply | CSU;
For SLO only, use same calculator but add your 9th grade a-g courses. Also remember you can only get 8 extra honors points for your 10-11th AP/Honors classes. These classes have to be UC approved.</p>
<p>Your GPA looks good but your SAT/ACT really needs a boost. Since Engineering so competitive, you will need to retake either the ACT or SAT. You need to aim for an ACT of 30+ or SAT of 2000+ (Math/CR around 1350) to have a chance at the UC’s or SLO.</p>
<p>For SDSU, you need to calculate your Eligibility index: For SAT (CSU/UC GPA x 800) + (SAT Math + SAT CR) or
for the ACT: (CSU/UC GPA x200) + (ACT Composite x10). </p>
<p>An EI of 4100+ for Engineering puts in good standing for SDSU.</p>
<p>For CSULB, an EI of 4000+ is good. I am unable to find EI thresholds for CSUF or Chico State but around 3800+ would be good.
I would add Cal Poly Pomona to your list.</p>
<p>Based on the stats posted:</p>
<p>UCSD/USCB/SLO: Reach
SDSU/Pepperdine: High Match/Low Reach
CSUF/CSULB: High Match/Match
Chico State: Match</p>
<p>Your EI is in the range for the Cal States except SLO. Not all schools have the General Engineering major, so at SDSU you need to apply with a type of engineering. I believe ME is the most impacted at SDSU followed by Computer Engineering. Good Luck</p>
<p>You seem very knowledgeable in regards to SDSU. Do you know anything about applying to a business major and which majors in business are typically the most competitive. I know that it is very likely that I will change my major within business over the 4-5 years but would like to give myself the best chance of getting into SDSU so I would consider applying to less competitive business major. I have an EI of about 3800. Math 580 reading 550 GPA 3.4ish</p>
<p>@cabound: I will answer your current post, but you need to start your own thread. It is considered rude to hijack another posters discussion::::
Since SDSU has a highly ranked business program, the EI has been increasing in the last few years and to be competitive you need be at least a 4000+ to 4100+ to have a good chance at acceptance. </p>
<p>If you look at the link below, Business Administration is the most popular Business major with a 39% acceptance, followed by Business Management with a 33% acceptance. The highest acceptance rate is for Financial and Tax planning at 44%. All are considered competitive since they have an acceptance rate below 50%. All you can do is apply and hope for the best. Good Luck</p>