How many colleges should I apply to?
The recommended number of colleges to apply to is five to eight, but you can really apply to as many colleges as you would like. Just be sure that you're applying to colleges that you would actually consider going to. Make sure that these colleges have the majors that your interested in. Mainly colleges that seem like a perfect match for you. You should also apply to colleges that might even seem as a bit of a stretch for you, you might be surprised.
Should I apply to a Cal State or a U.C. if my grade point average is below a 3.0?
You should still apply to Cal State's and U.C.'s even if your gpa isn't exceedingly high. There are plenty of students attending theses types of schools who didn't have amazing gpa's. Colleges consider many other factors than just your gpa. Colleges also look at the classes you have taken, your extracurricular activities, your background and also you SAT scores. You have more to offer than just your gpa.
1) I think 5-8 is definitely good, but I think 3 would be the minimum I would apply to because it gives you more options to choose from and gives you back-up options in case you are not accepted to the college of your choice.
ReplyDelete2) I agree with applying to both UCs and Cal States because not all application requirements are strictly dependent on GPA. Some colleges will take SAT/ACT scores as a way to compensate for a low GPA.
I would apply to the minimum of 3 colleges . Just to have a back up in case you weren't accepted in to your first pick
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