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2012 First-Time Freshmen Admissions Practices

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• Career Development Center

• College-based Advising Centers

• College Assistance Migrant

Program

• Disabled Student Services

• Division I Athletics

• Educational Opportunity Program

• President’s Scholars Program

• Student Recreation & Wellness

Center

• Study Abroad Program

• U.S. Passport Center

• Veterans University

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STUDENT SERVICES & ACTIVITIES

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FALL 2011 FRESHMEN APPLICANT POOLApplicants: 47,673

Students Admitted: 34.5%

Admits: 16,428

Enrolled : 3,988

Average GPA: 3.6*

Average ACT: 24*

Average SAT: 1100*

Total Students: 33,419

*From Fall 2010

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FALL 2012 FRESHMEN COMPETITIVE ADMISSION• Selection is competitive

– Higher Eligibility Index based on applicant pool

– The pool of applicants determines 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.

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LOCAL AREA ADMISSION SCHOOLS

ABC USDBellflower USDCompton USDDowney USDHuntington Beach USDLong Beach USDLos Alamitos USDParamount USDBretheren Christian HS,

Huntington Beach

Cypress HS, CypressCalvary Chapel HS, DowneyOxford Academy, CypressSt. Matthias, DowneySt. Anthony HS, Long BeachSt. Joseph HS, LakewoodSt. John Bosco HS, BellflowerValley Christian HS, Cerritos

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AUDITIONSMusic

February 4, 2012 and March 3, 2012Call 562.985.4781 or email music@csulb.edu to reserve your slot

DanceAugust 26, 2011 and August 24, 2012 Open to all applicants11:00am – 1:30pm

October 21, 2011 and March 9, 2012Freshmen applicants only2:30pm – 5:00pm

To access the audition application or to contact the department go to:http://www.csulb.edu/depts/dance/auditioninfo.htm

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FALL 2012 FRESHMEN PREPARATION

Recommendations• Math through the senior year• Prepare for college, do not just meet

admission requirements• Make up a-g courses summer before your senior year• Be College Ready or register for an Early Start Program if not

exemptExemptions for Early Start Program include:– Early Assessment Program - College Ready– SAT CR 500, SAT Math 550 or ACT English 22, ACT Math 23– EPT score 138 / ELM score 50

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.

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NOV 30 Application DeadlineAPR 1 Admission Notification MAY 1 Deadline Submit Admitted Student Reply Form

Submit Online at www.mycsulb.eduNon-refundable $150 enrollment deposit requiredMandatory New Student Orientation (SOAR) required ($62)

Deadline Submit Housing ApplicationMAY 12 Deadline Complete College Readiness Testing Requirements

Take EPT/ELM if not exempt - March testing recommended

Early Start ProgramTake remediation course summer prior to enrollment if required

JUL 15 Submit Final Transcripts

FALL 2012 FRESHMEN TIMELINE

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• CSULB accepts appeals for extreme circumstances only

• Student must submit the request in writing

– Within 15 business days of the date on your denial letter

– Include documentation related to the extraordinary circumstance

• Appeal response within 4-6 weeks

• Mail to:California State University, Long BeachAttn: Freshmen Appeals Committee1250 Bellflower BlvdLong Beach, CA 90840

• Pursue other education options

FALL 2012 FRESHMEN APPEAL PROCESS

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ESTIMATED COST FRESHMEN 2012-2013

Cost per year• Tuition & Mandatory Fees: $6,240• Housing (Room/Board): $11,294• Books & Supplies: $1,656

Financial Aid• Approximately $220,500,000 awarded each year• 52% of students receive aid• Average Award: $11,950

Center for Scholarship Information• www.csulb.edu/scholarships

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BEACH LIVING

Housing & Residential Life• Freshmen Residential Requirement• Application Process

– Apply once admitted– Online application

• Guided Residence Hall Tours

• Types of Halls– Suite style– Traditional halls– International House– Residential Learning College

Contact:phone: (562) 985-4187web: www.housing.csulb.eduemail: housing@csulb.edu

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REMINDERS

• Selection is highly competitive• Apply Early - Complete Files Early – Know Your Deadlines• Check Mailbox and E-mail Inbox often and regularly• Keep all contact information up-to-date• Check the current status of admission application online at:

www.csulb.edu/applicationstatus• Recommend Complete EPT/ELM Testing Requirements in March • Intent to Enroll due May 1• Freshmen Residential Requirement• Mandatory New Student Orientation – SOAR• Early Start Program – Begin remediation summer before Fall

Enrollment if required to participate

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GRADUATION BEGINS TODAY!

CSULB Counselors’ Conference - Friday, October 28, 2011

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

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

Counselor Connection www.outreach.csulb.edu/counselors

Prospective Student Informationwww.csulb.edu/beachinfo

~CSULB President F. King Alexander~