Hey everyone, hoping for some advice here. I'm aiming for California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), and I'm wondering what GPA I should be aiming for. Any idea what's the average GPA of admitted students? Also, how much do they consider course rigor compared to GPA?
Sure, I would be glad to provide information on that. The average GPA of admitted students at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) tends to be around 4.00. This is just an average and doesn't set a minimum or maximum, keep in mind. It's important to be above the overall minimum CSU system requirement of a 2.5 GPA for California residents, or a 3.0 GPA for out-of-state residents.
As for course rigor, like many universities, CSULB does consider the difficulty level of your coursework along with your GPA. So, challenging yourself with a rigorous course schedule like Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or other advanced courses can potentially boost your application by demonstrating your readiness for the rigor of college-level work. However, it's important to maintain a balance where you're taking on challenging classes, but also keeping up your GPA. It doesn't benefit if you take highly rigorous classes but end up with low grades.
Just remember that while GPA is important, CSULB, like all schools in the CSU system, also considers additional factors like your extracurricular involvement, leadership roles, and community service. All these factors combined will give CSULB a more holistic view of you as an applicant. Good luck with your application!
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