<p>GPA 4.0
SAT Reading: 580
Math: 650
Writing: 590 (i don't think they even look at this)</p>
<p>I am in high school (homeschooled) but i've taken a few college courses including:
Intro to Engineering
Intro to computer science
Trigonometry
Micro Econ 102
Pre-Calculus (taking this right now)
I also plan to take Calculus 1 next semester before entering a university.</p>
<p>I have gotten an A in all these classes and will most likely receive an A in Pre-Cal</p>
<p>Does anyone know how taking college math courses compares to taking AP classes?</p>
<p>Trying get into the Electrical Engineering program, secondary is Computer Engineering (Impacted programs at Poly!)
I've applied to:
- Cal Poly Pomona (the school i REALLY want to get in to)
- Cal State Fullerton (i've already been accepted)
- Cal State Long Beach</p>
<p>So 3 Questions:
Does it look like I will be accepted into Cal Poly Pomona?
College courses vs AP courses?
If I'm not accepted to Cal Poly Pomona should I choose Fullerton or Long Beach?</p>
<p>If you take a calculus (for math and engineering majors) course at a California community college, it is likely to be fully accepted by a CSU or UC school – check [Welcome</a> to ASSIST](<a href=“http://www.assist.org%5DWelcome”>http://www.assist.org) . You can also check that site for other transferable courses like physics (for physics and engineering majors), economics, and English composition.</p>
<p>Be aware, though that some schools use the semester system and others use the quarter system. A semester equals one and a half quarters (15 weeks versus 10 weeks), so if you take a first semester calculus course and then attend a quarter system school, you will end up having to repeat about 5 weeks of it. Similarly, if you take a first quarter calculus course and then attend a semester school, you will be 5 weeks of material short of the second semester calculus course.</p>
<p>ucbalumnus,
Thanks for the heads up. Cal Poly is on the quarter system so i guess i’ll be getting a little of a review when i take the next class needed at Cal Poly if i understand you correctly.</p>
<p>With a 4.00, OK SAT’s and college courses behind you, I think that you will not only get into Cal Poly Pomona (great school), but I believe that you will be eligible for the Kellogg Honors College. Please go on to the CPP website and look up the Kellogg Honors College and see what it offers. Here are some of the opportunities: (1) Priority registration for classes (a Godsend); (2) Special Honors classes just for you with limited class size; (3) special lounges and study areas; (4) travel opportunities with the college; (5) Special accommodations. There is a separate application as well. So, download it and send it in. You are an absolute fit for the program and I wish you the best of luck.</p>
<p>Great, thanks for the info! I will definitely apply and see what happens!</p>
<p>I am very glad that you will apply for the Honors College. If nothing else, the priority registration alone will be worth it. You will be treated at a completely different level of priority by the school. They want folks like you there. Here are some of the benefits from their site:</p>
<p>Honors students take Honors sections for several of their required classes, have access to an Honors Commons, have opportunities to attend conferences and cultural events, get individual advising and mentoring and can receive priority registration. Honors classes are limited to just 20 students and taught by selected faculty. These classes often include added depth and breadth and therefore can be more challenging but are not “harder” in the traditional sense.</p>