The San Diego State University admissions website advises applicants “all applicants are strongly encouraged to have alternate education plans.” SDSU President Weber’s fall convocation reported that 22,000 eligible applicants (had taken all a-g requirements with requisite GPA) were rejected…a single file line 8.4 miles. Where are they to go? Overcrowded Community Colleges?

SDSU is now removing its guarantee for local area admissions which of course helps those students in Los Angeles county. It’s all based on GPA and SAT’s. But remember the GPA’s and SAT’s will be up because there are fewer spaces and broader competition. Another BIG change is that a student must declare a major. Cal Poly SLO has done this for years. Most majors are impacted and even pre-majors are impacted. Could mean years of taking general ed classes waiting for a spot in your chosen major or pre-major!? OR…chose a major wanted to change it…years of general ed waiting for a space. $$$$$$

SDSU is not the only bad guy in the room.  Hats off to them for being upfront.  Across the Cal States for next year 40,000 fewer spots for freshmen will be available.

One must wonder if this is the best solution for the future of California? Is anyone even thinking about it?