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The Chicago School at San Diego GPA requirements
The Chicago School at San Diego (formerly The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San Diego) is a private nonprofit 4-year college in San Diego, California, with 2 undergraduates.
The Chicago School at San Diego requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The Chicago School at San Diego hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Admission requirements
What The Chicago School at San Diego looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
The Chicago School at San Diego didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
The Chicago School at San Diego awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to The Chicago School at San Diego?
No. The Chicago School at San Diego is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at The Chicago School at San Diego?
A lot: The Chicago School at San Diego requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience. It considers college preparatory program, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does The Chicago School at San Diego look for?
The Chicago School at San Diego requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does it matter at The Chicago School at San Diego if a parent went there?
Yes. The Chicago School at San Diego considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does The Chicago School at San Diego give credit for AP exams?
Yes. The Chicago School at San Diego awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to The Chicago School at San Diego?
Yes. The Chicago School at San Diego requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check The Chicago School at San Diego's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: The Chicago School at San DiegoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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