California State University System Fall 2017 Required Courses Weighted GPA must be in all 10 th & 11 th grade-level a-g courses completed with a grade of C higher, and include the required 15-course pattern as follows: A = 1 year of world history and either 1 year of US History or ½ year US History plus ½ year Am. Gov t B = 4 years of English C = 3 years of math (algebra, geometry & algebra 2) D = 2 years of laboratory science (1 biology; 1 other from the D or G subject areas) E = 2 years (completion through level 2 ) in the same foreign language F = 1 year in the same visual or performing arts in sequence G = 1 year of an elective from the G subject areas or any listed above See https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/search/all for the Paly s CSU-approved high school a-g course lists. To calculate your CSU GPA, see http://paly.net/sites/default/files/computeyourcsu_gpa.pdf Minimum Eligibility California residents must have a minimum index of 2950 using any combination of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math scores from the SAT or 694 using the ACT Composite score. A minimum GPA of 2.0 will require a 1350 with any combination of Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math scores on the SAT. A minimum GPA of 2.0 will require a Composite score of 30 on the ACT Test. Eligibility Index = See pages 1, 2 and 5 of http://www.calstate.edu/acadaff/codedmemos/asa-2016-14-attachment.pdf for the CSU Eligibility Index sliding scale. Selection Index This is the cut off selection number that was used during the last application cycle. To calculate your Selection Index, take your CSU Weighted GPA (in 10 th & 11 th grade-levels) and multiply it by 800, then add the Critical Reading & Math Scores from the old SAT Reasoning Test. Critical Reading & Math scores may be from different test sittings. The minimum GPA required is 2.00. To convert ACT composite scores or new rsat Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math scores to old SAT CR+M scores, use this Concordance Table: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/understanding-scores/sat-score-converter Impacted CSU Campuses Unofficial Out of Local Area Selection Index - Applicants in Class of 2017 (if a row entry is blank, the C&CC was unable to find accurate data) 2016-17 OUT- OF- LOCAL AREA SELECTION 2016-17 ADMISSION AVERAGES Official SAT & ACT Test Scores IMPACTION CAMPUS INDEX (#) GPA SAT (#) ACT Due Date NOTES Bakersfield 3.2 Channel Island 3.21 927 21 Feb. 1 Chico 3590 3.45 22 Dominguez Hils 2950 3.13 960 19 Feb 15 East Bay 3.22 1002 19 Feb. 1 EOP App Due Date EOP Recs and Transcripts Due Date Jan. 15 Jan. 31 Nov. 30 Jan. 31 (tentative) not mid- year transcript wanted Jan. 15 Jan. 31
Fresno 3900 3.33 960 20 Feb. 2 all ; apply early Nov. 30 Dec. 16 Fullerton 3800 3.58 1022 22 Feb. 1 Humboldt 2.7 3.0 Long Beach Over 3850 3.5 1130 23 all Jan. 15 Jan. 31 apply early Nov. 30 Nov. 30 priority (Jan. 15) all Jan. 15 Jan.31 LA 3850 3.16 1001 19 Jan. 30 Maritime n/a 3.42 1145 24 Jan. 30 Monterey Bay 3601 for 3.53 1100 23 Jan. 15 not Jan. 15 Jan. 30 Northridge 3700 for 3.43 1018 19 Jan 15 Pomona 3877 3.54 940 23 Jan. 30 Sacramento 3786 3.11 1067 21 San Bernadino 3500 3.30 Feb 15 30- Nov TBD Jan. 15an Jan. 31 apply early Jan. 15 Jan. 31 San Diego 4200 3.87 1241 27 SF Santa Clara County students in 3.09 979 19 Jan. 15 all Jan. 15 Jan. 31 mid- year transcript wanted Jan. 15 Jan. 31 San Jose ** 3.3 1119 22 Jan. 3 all Jan. 15 Jan. 31 San Luis Obispo ** See chart on 3 rd page Jan. 15 all Jan. 15 Jan. 31
San Marcos 3400 3.3 1030 22 Feb 15 Sonoma 3200 3.2 1020 22 Jan 15 Stanislaus 3.38 Jan. 30 apply early Jan. 15 Jan. 31 *includes 9 th grade GPA in eligibility index ** out of area rank by GPA + Major considered (no index used); an campus can use any selection criteria and doesn t have to give preference to local area applicants December is the last test date scores are accepted by CSU campuses--except at San Diego and Cal Poly, SLO which require you complete testing by November (November is the last test dates scores will be accepted). October is the last test date scores are accepted for Early Action at the Maritime Academy. Application Fee - $55 per campus. Four application fee waivers are available whose income information qualifies them. Profile Cal Poly, SLO Averages for Those Selected from High School Class of 2017 College GPA ACT *SAT (CR+M) % Admit Rate Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences 3.90 28 1315 51 Architecture & Environmental Design 3.99 29 1366 41 Business 4.01 30 1390 40 Engineering 3.95 29 1343 27 Liberal Arts 4.09 30 1391 37 Science & Math 4.04 30 1391 33 *Old SAT Math and Critical Reading sections only Averages for Those Selected from High School Class of 2016 College GPA ACT SAT (CR+M) % Admit Rate Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences 3.90 28 1261 43 Architecture & Environmental Design 3.97 29 1314 38 Business 4.02 30 1342 31 Engineering 4.17 33 1450 23 Liberal Arts 3.94 29 1290 32 Science & Math 4.09 30 1356 29 For the High School Class of 2017 at Cal Poly, SLO The GPA is based on weighted grades from the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade-levels. There are no extra points for submitting the ACT, but it is preferred. They will accept November test scores, but December test scores are problematic
These guidelines reflect an income level that will generate an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of approximately $1,500 on the FAFSA. For dependent applicants, this contribution is based solely on the parental income and does not take into account any parental assets nor does it assume any contribution from the student's income or assets. Moreover, this is based on having only one student enrolled in college at the time. For independent applicants, the EFC contribution is based strictly on income with no consideration of available savings or other assets. However, the income levels and EFC amounts above are guidelines only and not limits. Some campuses consider all Pell-grant eligible EOP applicants while others rely more on the FAFSA EFC. So, if you re close, still apply. In addition, because of the simplified nature of the income guidelines, it is possible that applicants who satisfy the preliminary income screening for EOP may not demonstrate need for purposes of student financial aid program eligibility.
EOP Application Questions Answers to the following questions will help us determine your motivation and preparation to undertake college work. Please answer as precisely and honestly as possible. Use complete sentences and avoid responses such as "yes" or "no". Briefly describe your family's economic background. Include information about your financial challenges. Why would you like to attend college? Discuss your career and personal goals. Are there any particular circumstances, school experiences, or persons that influenced your preparation or motivation to attend college (e.g., cultural/financial background, family, teachers, schools you attended)? Please explain. Briefly discuss your academic background. Did you utilize any additional support at your high school, such as tutoring? Do your grades in high school and/or college reflect your academic ability or potential? List any volunteer, extracurricular activities, or work experience in which you are or have been involved in the past two years. Is there any additional information you would like EOP to consider in determining your admission to the program?