Cal States and Senior Grades

Hey guys, I'm curious about how Cal State schools handle senior grades in their admissions process. Do they consider senior year grades in their decisions or just up to junior year?

Hey there! Cal State schools use your grades from your freshman to junior year in their initial evaluation for admissions. Their primary focus is on the classes you've taken during those three years and your achievement (GPA) in them, as well as any standardized test scores if available. However, senior year grades are still important for a couple of reasons.

Firstly, Cal State schools require that you maintain a certain minimum GPA in your senior year (usually a 2.0 or above), along with completing the required A-G coursework. If your grades drop dramatically during your senior year or you fail a required course, this could potentially lead to a rescinded admission.

Secondly, if you're applying to more selective programs or impacted majors within the Cal State system, your senior year grades may be used as an additional factor during the admissions process. Strong grades in challenging courses during your senior year can potentially give you an advantage in this situation.

So, while Cal State schools primarily focus on the grades up to junior year for their initial evaluation, it's still crucial to keep up your performance during your senior year for GPA and course requirements, as well as increasing your chances when applying to more selective programs or impacted majors. Good luck!