2011 Campus Specific Admissions Practices

2011 Campus SpecificAdmissions Practices

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES & ACTIVITIES• Career Development Center

• Disabled Student Services

• Division I Athletics

• Educational Opportunity Program

• CAMP

• Financial Aid & Scholarships

• On Campus Housing

• Student Exchange Program

• Student Life & Activities


FALL 2010 FRESHMAN APPLICANT POOL


Applicants: 47,710

Students Admitted: 34.45%

Admits: 14,600

Enrolled : 3,996

Average GPA: 3.6

Average ACT: 24

Average SAT: 1,100

Total Students: 35,800*

*Estimated prior to census

FALL 2011 FRESHMAN COMPETITIVE ADMISSION


• Selection is competitive

– Higher Eligibility Index based on applicant pool

– The pool of applicants determine the level of competition

• Four categories for selection

– A-G Courses

– Grades (10th-11th)

– Test Scores

– High School (Local Area)

Local area students eligible for provisional admission based on basicCSU Admission requirements. All others competitive admission.

Local Area Admission Schools


FALL 2011 FRESHMAN PREPARATION


Recommendations

– Math through the senior year

– Prepare for college, not just meetadmission requirements

– Make up courses by summer before your senior year

It is important to maintain a current email address as CSULB uses email as an official means of communication. Students are reminded to check their emails regularly and often.

FALL 2011 FRESHMAN TIMELINE


Application Filing Period

October 1 – November 30 (only)

Pre Admission Testing Required

Take SAT or ACT by December 2010

Submit SAT or ACT by Jan 25, 2011

Admission Status Check

(562) 985-2500

Provisional AdmissionNotification begins February but no later than April 1 for complete applications.


Admitted Student Reply FormDue by May 1

Submit Online at www.mycsulb.edu

Non-refundable $150 enrollment deposit required

Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) required ($62)

Enrollment Testing RequirementsTake EPT/ELM by June 18, 2011 (if not exempt)

Final TranscriptsSubmit by July 15, 2011

FALL 2011 FRESHMAN TIMELINE

FALL 2011 FRESHMAN APPEAL PROCESS


• CSULB accepts appeals for extreme circumstances only

• Student must submit the request in writing

– Within 10 business days of the date on your denial letter

– Include documentation related to the extraordinary circumstance

• Appeal response within 4-6 weeks

• Mail to:CSULB Long BeachEnrollment ServicesAdmissions Appeal Committee1250 N. Bellflower BlvdLong Beach, CA 90840

• Pursue other education options

ESTIMATED COST FRESHMAN 2010-2011● Cost per year

– Tuition: $5,198

– Housing (Room/Board): $10,368

– Books & Supplies: $1,624

● Financial Aid– Approximately $156,500,000* awarded each year

– 52%* of students receive aid

– Average Award: $11,950*

● Center for Scholarship Information– www.csulb.edu/scholarships


* 2009-2010 Financial aid data

Special Events and Resources

Enrollment Serviceshttp://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/(562) 985-5471

University Outreach & School Relationswww.outreach.csulb.edu(562) 985-5358

Counselor Connection www.outreach.csulb.edu/counselors

Prospective Student Informationwww.csulb.edu/beachinfo


CSULB Counselors’ Conference – Friday, October 29, 2010

2011 Campus Specific Admissions Practices

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