California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Cal Poly Pomona expects you to have a GPA of 3.51, which means you should be in the middle of your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a few C's thrown in for good measure. If you have a poor GPA, you can make up for it by taking more difficult courses such as AP or IB subjects. This will help you raise your weighted GPA and demonstrate your college readiness.

If you're a junior or senior, changing your GPA in time for college applications is difficult. You'll need a better SAT or ACT score to compensate if your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.51. This will enable you to compete effectively against applicants with better GPAs.

Requirements for the SAT and ACT
Each school has its own set of standardised testing standards. The SAT or ACT is required by most schools, and many also need SAT subject assessments.

To apply to Cal Poly Pomona, you must take either the SAT or the ACT. More significantly, you must do well in order to submit a strong application.

SAT Requirements at Cal Poly Pomona
Many colleges claim that they do not have a SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that they do. This is based on the average score for the school.
Cal Poly Pomona's average SAT composite score is 1140 on a 1600-point scale.