Cutback increase CSU competition

Budget cuts due to the recession force the CSU system to offer fewer spots for student this coming fall. Fewer spots increase competition and the CSU system is already seeing a surge in the number of applications they are receiving this month. According to some reports applications are up 53% from this time last year. Students need to get their CSU application in on time and make sure that apply to a variety of CSU campuses to increase their chances of getting into a CSU.