CSU, Sacramento

[lasmith]

Hi All,

I looked and it seems Sac State send out their decisions late March/ early April. So I am not expecting anyone to have heard back from them yet. But, in my exploration of decisions, I read that people did not like the climate of the program. I was curious if anyone could speak on their program at all? Do you like it? Do you not? Why or why not?

Thanks in advance!

[ammspeechie]

I am not sure if this is why those individuals said they didn't like the climate of Sac's program, but a common complaint I have heard of Sac State is that they have a high preference for students who completed their undergraduate at Sac State.  I believe I saw on their department data a while back that they have only accepted two or three students from outside colleges into the grad program over the past three years.  Further than that, I can't really speak on the climate of the grad program but I hope this helps some!

[lasmith]

1 hour ago, ammspeechie said:

I am not sure if this is why those individuals said they didn't like the climate of Sac's program, but a common complaint I have heard of Sac State is that they have a high preference for students who completed their undergraduate at Sac State.  I believe I saw on their department data a while back that they have only accepted two or three students from outside colleges into the grad program over the past three years.  Further than that, I can't really speak on the climate of the grad program but I hope this helps some!

Thank you that is helpful. (Not sure my chances of getting in here are high then.)

When looking I saw posts like these on the results page.

"Went here for my undergrad. The faculty is not supportive. I do not recommend applying here. I only applied because I thought I had a chance but I guess not."

I was curious if anyone had more insight on why someone would post that. 

[mmslpa]

I also applied here for grad this year and am waiting. While I can't say what the climate of the grad program is like there from personal experience, I did my undergrad there so I have heard very mixed things from friends who went through the program. I've heard the instructors make your life a living hell and are not the most supportive ? In undergrad, the environment was EXTREMELY competitive and it was definitely fueled by the professors. The first day of orientation they looked at everyone and told us odds are we won't get into grad school.

[lasmith]

1 hour ago, mmslpa said:

I also applied here for grad this year and am waiting. While I can't say what the climate of the grad program is like there from personal experience, I did my undergrad there so I have heard very mixed things from friends who went through the program. I've heard the instructors make your life a living hell and are not the most supportive ? In undergrad, the environment was EXTREMELY competitive and it was definitely fueled by the professors. The first day of orientation they looked at everyone and told us odds are we won't get into grad school.

I know Grad School is suppose to be a living hell regardless, but it helps when professors are supportive of you. At UNR we were told the odds of getting in and that it is not always a straight line to getting the finish line. Our professor, now the director of the program was once kicked out of UNR and it took her awhile to get to where she is. But she is still successful. Seems like a very different climate and that is disheartening to hear. But I want to thank you anyways this was helpful information. I wish you the best of luck with the rest of your endeavors.