Hey guys, I'm looking into applying to Cal State Long Beach (aka Long Beach State) and wanted to know more about their GPA requirements. What GPA is considered competitive for this school? Do they recalculate high school GPAs to consider only certain courses or use weighted GPAs? Thanks for your help!
Hey there! Cal State Long Beach, also known as Long Beach State, does have a specific way of calculating your GPA when you apply. They use something called the "CSU GPA," which only takes into account courses completed in 10th and 11th grade, as well as the first semester of 12th grade if you're applying in your senior year. The CSU GPA calculation includes both your grades in the A-G courses and any additional points for honors or AP courses, but keep in mind there's a maximum of eight semesters of honors points (which means a maximum of 8 additional points).
As for what's considered competitive, the average admitted GPA for Cal State Long Beach lands around a 3.7 for freshmen applicants. However, this may vary depending on your major; some majors, like engineering or nursing, can be more competitive with higher GPAs expected.
In addition to your GPA, make sure you also focus on your extracurricular activities, since Cal State Long Beach considers a variety of factors in their admissions process. Good luck with your application!
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