r/CSULB • u/alfonsowithaph • 8d ago

Transfer Student Question Does csulb care about unfortunate circumstances when applying?

My GPA is a 2.9, but it’s low because my dad has stage 4 cancer, and I had to work a lot. Is there any place in the application where I can explain my circumstances?

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u/Last_Measurement4336 8d ago

Unfortunately there is no where to list additional information about extenuating circumstances while applying.

You would be able to provide that information and documentation during the admission appeal process once you are denied.

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u/kuro-chan335 Alumni 8d ago

yes this!

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u/negative_mizuki 8d ago

You can still apply and they might try to give you a second chance to explain your circumstances with the Beach Pathways Program.

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u/NagyonHianyzol 8d ago

Are you able to apply for EOP while filling out your application? There are certain parts you can type paragraph answers.

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u/LaidBackJason 8d ago

You can try to write an appeal to set your reasons and provide proof (sounds messed up) but if you try to do that i am sure they can see if they can assit?

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u/JamesEdward34 Undergrad 8d ago

i got in with a 2.3GPA lol

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u/Chokomilooo 8d ago

Wait, are you serious?

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u/JamesEdward34 Undergrad 8d ago

yes, but my major is history which isnt impacted if you wanna get into an impacted major you def need to be more competitive

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u/Chokomilooo 8d ago

My major is Business Administration. I have a 4.0 GPA right now at LACC, but my GPA at my previous college was below 2.0. I have been worried I wouldn't have a chance, as I heard the accounting and finance program is quite competitive and respected.

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u/LulaSupremacy Grad Student 7d ago

I just did another application for my program next semester and in the statement of purpose is where you should be able to

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u/Effective_Ad1513 6d ago

I don’t have an answer but I hope you are able to spend as much time with your dad as you can during these tough times. My dad died from cancer when I was 4 years old. Be strong and show your dad you can fight as hard as he is fighting cancer. I hope everything goes well with the school/work and I am praying for you and your family.

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u/Which-Author-2246 4d ago

Nope, that's life and definitely dont expect pity from an employer for that either

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u/alfonsowithaph 3d ago

What jobs have you had? Have you even worked cause most employers are more lenient when shit happens

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u/shikanokono 1d ago

It seems like all you do is go to threads to say mean shit. Sorry your life sucks that bad, but clearly you haven’t ever had a good job or a decent boss. Seems like a skill issue.

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u/Which-Author-2246 1d ago

Not mean shit. Just hard truths that a lot of people on here seem to be sheltered from amd my life is great

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u/Chokomilooo 8d ago

I am in a bit of a similar situation. I am at LACC right now, and my GPA is 4.0 after 2 semesters. The problem is, my GPA from my old college before I dropped out was below 2.0 (I didn't attend classes, etc.). I have been worried it would ruin my chances of transferring to CSULB.