Hey all, I'm really interested in Cal State East Bay. Can someone help me understand their admission process? What are they exactly looking for? Do they consider GPA and test scores heavily? Any help would be appreciated!
Certainly, happy to provide some insight into Cal State East Bay's admissions process! First of all, Cal State East Bay, like all the California State University (CSU) schools, puts a significant emphasis on academic achievements, primarily grades and coursework rigor.
In admissions, they focus on your GPA calculated from your 'a-g' approved courses (these are the 15 mandatory academic preparatory classes for Cal State and UC schools). They prefer students who have a strong academic record in these core classes, which include English, History, Maths, Science, and electives such as Foreign Language, Visual/Performing Arts and College-Prep courses.
As for standardized test scores, Cal State East Bay, along with the other CSU campuses, has adopted a test-blind approach for the 2024-2025 application cycle. This means that they do not consider SAT or ACT scores at all in their evaluation, so you won't have to worry about submitting those.
However, it's also worth noting that aside from these academic criteria, Cal State East Bay, like all CSU schools, does not evaluate subjective factors like letters of recommendation or personal essays - at least, not for most applicants. They stick to the numbers and mainly base their decision on the GPA from the 'a-g' approved courses.
Remember, while this information summarizes the overall approach of Cal State East Bay's admissions process, each applicant's circumstance might make the process slightly different. Good luck with your application!
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