California State University San Marcos is a great school with a lot of students. however, many of the classes remind me of being in High school because they are usually very small with about 30 to 40 students this in turn makes the transition from high school to university less scary. Having less students also makes it easier to communicate with the professor and studies show that its a lot easier to learn in a small class. In addition, the professors and staff are usually very helpful and educated in their subjects.The school also has a 5-floor library with many resources from famous literary pieces such as In the Time of The Butterflies by Julia Alvarez in the fourth floor to an array of computers in the second floor. The five-floor library also offers a Math Lab, and Language Learning center. the Math Lab is a place in the first floor a student can go to if they are having difficulty in math, here they will have plenty of tutors and some professors ready to assist you. The Language Learning center is also located in the first floor and here a student can submit and essay for revision and advice on what he/she can write next. They also offer tutoring in the English language and literature. So, there is plenty of help if a student needs help in these areas;furthermore, if a student needs help in another subject then he/she can go visit the professor during their office hours and they are always willing to help.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I do like going here. They have a Starbucks! Which is nice because you will have those morning where you are totally exhausted, and you need a nice hot cup of coffee. The food is pretty decent. The Cafeteria offers a Pizza section, sushi, Chinese food, and Mexican food, and is you do not like any of that then you can bring your own microwavable food to the cafeteria where they have microwaves. in addition, they have a mini market where you can purchase chips, drinks, microwavable food, or anything else you might need for the day even energy drinks. It is a very diverse school with people of various racial backgrounds so your bound to meet some one interesting.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The school definitely gives you your money's worth. Your tuition itself includes the use of The Clark which is the Gym of the school. The Clark, has treadmills, exercise classes, and even personal trainers. If your worried about not getting your classes on time then you should join the O-team where you become part of team that helps during orientation of incoming students, this also allows you to register to classes quicker then any one else. your tuition also includes health benefits, as student you are allowed to go down to the clinic across the street and health screenings, talk to a counselor about any problems that you may be encountering, or to get any assortment of shots that you could be missing. In addition, if your looking for a Job you can a get one in any of these places although it may not be easy it would be worth it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you are an incoming student i suggest the following: TAKE AP/IB CLASSES! They are worth it in the long run, you can get credit for college courses if you pass you AP tests with a 3 or better and your IB tests with a 4 or better. In addition, in the math section of the SAT aim for a 550 which would exclude you from taking any lower level math class that wont count towards your major or General Ed requirements. If you decide to take the ACT aim for a 23 OR higher on the math section for the same reason, and you wont have to take any math placement test. In addition, aim for a 550 or above in the SAT reading/writing portion of the test this will exempt you from the English placement exam and guarantee you entrance to a college level English class. Also, make sure you have the immunizations you need before coming to the university because if you do not the school wont let you apply for spring semester classes until you do. The immunization you need are: Hepatitis B, and Rubella shots. I would also recommend if you are a high school student planning on coming to the university to take some language courses in a community college. By language I'm referring to a language other than English like Italian, Spanish, or french. The school is very flexible with accepting language credit from community colleges and its cheaper to get these courses over with in community college. So, get a head now.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I would say that you are a outgoing person then this college is great for you because it is very impacted meaning that it holds a lot more students than it should, but that's what makes the college experience fun, meeting new people. In Addition, i know for a fact that Cal State San Marcos specializes in Nursing, Business, and Education (becoming a teacher) ;therefore, you may find these majors impacted and hard to get into. Overall, if you are hard working, and dedicated to what you want to become then this school is for you. :D
California State University San Marcos is a great school with a lot of students. however, many of the classes remind me of being in High school because they are usually very small with about 30 to 40 students this in turn makes the transition from high school to university less scary. Having less students also makes it easier to communicate with the professor and studies show that its a lot easier to learn in a small class. In addition, the professors and staff are usually very helpful and educated in their subjects.The school also has a 5-floor library with many resources from famous literary pieces such as In the Time of The Butterflies by Julia Alvarez in the fourth floor to an array of computers in the second floor. The five-floor library also offers a Math Lab, and Language Learning center. the Math Lab is a place in the first floor a student can go to if they are having difficulty in math, here they will have plenty of tutors and some professors ready to assist you. The Language Learning center is also located in the first floor and here a student can submit and essay for revision and advice on what he/she can write next. They also offer tutoring in the English language and literature. So, there is plenty of help if a student needs help in these areas;furthermore, if a student needs help in another subject then he/she can go visit the professor during their office hours and they are always willing to help.
I do like going here. They have a Starbucks! Which is nice because you will have those morning where you are totally exhausted, and you need a nice hot cup of coffee. The food is pretty decent. The Cafeteria offers a Pizza section, sushi, Chinese food, and Mexican food, and is you do not like any of that then you can bring your own microwavable food to the cafeteria where they have microwaves. in addition, they have a mini market where you can purchase chips, drinks, microwavable food, or anything else you might need for the day even energy drinks. It is a very diverse school with people of various racial backgrounds so your bound to meet some one interesting.
The school definitely gives you your money's worth. Your tuition itself includes the use of The Clark which is the Gym of the school. The Clark, has treadmills, exercise classes, and even personal trainers. If your worried about not getting your classes on time then you should join the O-team where you become part of team that helps during orientation of incoming students, this also allows you to register to classes quicker then any one else. your tuition also includes health benefits, as student you are allowed to go down to the clinic across the street and health screenings, talk to a counselor about any problems that you may be encountering, or to get any assortment of shots that you could be missing. In addition, if your looking for a Job you can a get one in any of these places although it may not be easy it would be worth it.
If you are an incoming student i suggest the following: TAKE AP/IB CLASSES! They are worth it in the long run, you can get credit for college courses if you pass you AP tests with a 3 or better and your IB tests with a 4 or better. In addition, in the math section of the SAT aim for a 550 which would exclude you from taking any lower level math class that wont count towards your major or General Ed requirements. If you decide to take the ACT aim for a 23 OR higher on the math section for the same reason, and you wont have to take any math placement test. In addition, aim for a 550 or above in the SAT reading/writing portion of the test this will exempt you from the English placement exam and guarantee you entrance to a college level English class. Also, make sure you have the immunizations you need before coming to the university because if you do not the school wont let you apply for spring semester classes until you do. The immunization you need are: Hepatitis B, and Rubella shots. I would also recommend if you are a high school student planning on coming to the university to take some language courses in a community college. By language I'm referring to a language other than English like Italian, Spanish, or french. The school is very flexible with accepting language credit from community colleges and its cheaper to get these courses over with in community college. So, get a head now.
I would say that you are a outgoing person then this college is great for you because it is very impacted meaning that it holds a lot more students than it should, but that's what makes the college experience fun, meeting new people. In Addition, i know for a fact that Cal State San Marcos specializes in Nursing, Business, and Education (becoming a teacher) ;therefore, you may find these majors impacted and hard to get into. Overall, if you are hard working, and dedicated to what you want to become then this school is for you. :D