Does Cal Poly SLO look at freshman grades?

For the purposes of your application, we'll consider your 9th-11th grade weighted GPA. That number is calculated from college-prep coursework as designated on your application.

Does Cal Poly look at senior year grades?

CSU GPA uses sophomore and junior year grades only. Cal Poly has a different policy and uses 9-11th grade grades. The deadline for all CSUs is December 4th, and they do not ask for a midyear report.

Do Cal State schools look at freshman grades?

But that doesn't mean freshman year doesn't count. With the exception of California state colleges and universities, which only consider your GPA from sophomore through senior year, every other college across the nation includes freshman year in the GPA.

What is the hardest major to get into at Cal Poly SLO?

The 10 programs at the university for freshmen that have the least amount of space for the number of applicants for fall 2022 are: Psychology: 3,700 applicants, 71 spaces available (1.9%) Computer science: 6,784 applicants, 210 spaces available (3.1%) Software engineering: 692 applicants, 25 spaces available (3.6%)

What is the least competitive major at Cal Poly SLO?

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What grades does Cal Poly SLO look at?

For the purposes of your application, we'll consider your 9th-11th grade weighted GPA. That number is calculated from college-prep coursework as designated on your application.

What are my odds of getting into Cal Poly SLO?

The acceptance rate at Cal Poly is 30.3%.

For every 100 applicants, 30 are admitted. This means the school is very selective. If you meet Cal Poly's requirements for GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and other components of the application, you have a great shot at getting in.

Can I get into Cal Poly with a 2.9 GPA?

California residents must have a 2.50 GPA or higher in the 15 required “a-g” subject courses, with no grade lower than a C-. Non-California must have a 3.00 GPA or higher in the 15 required “a-g” subject courses, with no grade lower than a C-.

Which major is easiest to get into Cal Poly?

Some 27 Cal Poly majors are in the single digits when it comes to the ratio of seats available to total applications. At the other end, the program with the best acceptance rate is bioresource and agricultural engineering, which has room for 60 of its 169 freshman applicants, or 36%.

What universities don t look at freshman grades?

Few colleges explicitly state that they don't look at freshman grades. The only ones that I've come across are the schools in the University of California and California State University systems, McGill University, and Stanford University.

Can you still get a 4.0 if you did bad freshman year?

Yes but the odds are not in your favor - unless prior to freshmen year you had a strong record. Don't think about 4.0 - that makes it harder not better. Aim to bring your grades up - just up because aiming for perfection is often self-defeating.

Do CSU look at 9th grade grades?

The majority of the CSU campuses use a GPA derived from “A-G” coursework taken in 10th and 11th grades only. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo continues to be the only CSU campus that will also include 9th grade in their GPA calculation.

How hard is it to get into Cal Poly SLO?

Admissions Summary

California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo is selective with an acceptance rate of 30%. Students that get into California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo have an SAT score between 1260–1450* or an ACT score of 28–33*. Regular applications are due November 30.

Can I get into Cal Poly SLO with a 3.7 GPA?

If you earned a 4.0 (or better) weighted GPA in high school, you are a viable candidate for any program within Cal Poly –San Luis Obispo. Students with a 4.1 or 4.2 in a mostly honors/AP curriculum will fare best.

What does Cal Poly SLO look for?

The average GPA admitted to Cal Poly Slo is 4.0 (weighted). The most you can get for your AP classes with A's is a 5.0 on a 4.0 scale. I don't know if the 3.5 GPA stated is a weighted GPA or not, for these purposes it matters. I will assume it is weighted, since you say you will be taking more AP classes.

What is the average GPA for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo?

Average GPA: 4

The average GPA at Cal Poly is 4. This makes Cal Poly Extremely Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4, Cal Poly requires you to be at the top of your class.

What is the acceptance rate for Cal Poly SLO 2024?

Cal Poly's San Luis Obispo campus is the most selective school in the California State University (CSU) system. Taking less than 30% of first-year applicants, the mid-50% of enrolled Cal Poly SLO freshmen is 4.08-4.25.

Why is Cal Poly SLO so hard to get into?

Because we are an impacted campus, our selection processes uses an objective, comprehensive review process that extends beyond the basic eligibility index utilized by the California State University. This means that many CSU-eligible students are unable to be offered admission.

How many people get off the Cal Poly SLO waitlist?

However, it's also not an uncommon notice, and many students are accepted off the waitlist each year. For fall 2021, for example, 990 out of 9,600 students previously on the waitlist were offered admission to Cal Poly, according to university data.

How does Cal Poly SLO choose students?

All candidates are objectively evaluated by the cognitive and non-cognitive variables such as veteran status, area of residence and more under our faculty-mandated Multi-Criteria Admission (MCA) process. We encourage students to apply to the program they feel best fits their academic and professional goals.

Does Cal Poly SLO look at AP scores?

AP Exams passed with a score of 3 or higher will earn a total of nine (9) units of credit, except where otherwise noted. Passed exams earn a grade of credit (CR) and are not calculated in the GPA.

Does Cal Poly care about extracurriculars?

In general, the CSU campuses do not consider extracurricular activities or require/accept essays, but some campuses, including Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, do a “light” review of extracurricular activity involvement and leadership.