Heard back from CSULB tonight, unfortunately it's a no. Back to the drawing board, I suppose.. need to spend some time to refine my skills
edit: it's good to know where I stand now.. I've been wondering whether how my composing skills compare to others. It's a very difficult thing to judge, so I feel it may be a blessing in disguise.
Applied to USC, CSULB, and UBC (British Columbia) for master's in composition.. USC is a longshot so I'm not expecting to get in.. haven't heard back from the other two yet though.