College applications are coming around the corner and local San Diego high school students west of Highway 56 are no longer guaranteed a spot at San Diego State University. Due to California’s budget crisis, SDSU is cutting back on enrollment and applying a “universal eligibility system” on local students. Thus, students who originally only needed to meet the 3.0 GPA and other requirements are now scrambling. Counselors are suggesting that students retake the SATs for higher scores, send out applications to other schools etc. Although Sweetwater Union High School District and Hoover High School still have a contract with SDSU, other schools are being affected by the change in the admission policy.
This admission policy changes and budget cuts causes high school seniors and parents to speculate about “How will the application process be for me/my child?” It puts into perspective how the academic and social aspects of high school should be approached. Yes, high school should be filled with memories about football games, dances—still, prepare for the future because now, everyone is tightening up their belts.
Adrienne Kwan
University Advisors Intern
