amador valley high school csu night amador valley high school counseling department csu night 2008
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Amador Valley High School
CSU NightAmador Valley High School
Counseling Department
CSU Night 2008
• Liana Wong M - O
• Keri McDonald P – Sl
• Winter Jones Sm - Z
• Carrie Bennett A – B, EL Learners
• Suzy Lu C – F
• Sheryl Pacheco G – J
• Damon Garcia K - L
Amador Valley High School Counseling Department
Allison Tables – Support Counselor
COMPARATIVE SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Subject Area Pleasanton Unified CSU
History/Social Studies
3 1/2 Years to include: 1 yr. US, 1 sem. Civics, 1 sem. Economics, 1 ½ yr. other social studies – usually Global Studies and World History (35 credits)
2 YearsUS and World
English 4 Years (40 credits) 4 Years College Prep
Math 2 Years (20 credits)(1 year must be Algebra or the equivalent of algebra)
3 YearsAlgebra, Geometry,Intermediate Algebraor Math I-IV
Science 2 Years ( 20 credits)1 Year Physical
1 Year Life
2 YearsLab Science
Foreign Language 1 Year (10 credits)(Or)
2 Yearssame language
COMPARATIVE SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Visual and Performing Arts
1 Year (10 credits) 1 Year
PE 2 Years (20 credits) ----
Health 1 Semester (5 credits) ----
Electives 80 Credits 1 YearCollege PrepElective
Totals 230 Credits(10 credits = 1 year)
15 Units(1 Unit = 1 yr.)
Standard Sequence ForCollege Admissions Testing
Senior Year
October SAT Reasoning or ACT.
NovemberSAT Reasoning or ACT.
December
Final repeat testing if necessary. December is the last month to test if you are applying for admission for Fall 2009.
• Science, Math, Reading, English
• Accepted nationally• Curriculum-based • No penalty for
guessing• Basic Fee: $30• Writing Essay:
Optional (add $14.50)
• Writing Essay: 30 min.• Perfect score 36
• Critical Reading, Math, Writing
• Accepted nationally • Reasoning• Penalty for wrong
answers • Basic Fee: $43.00• Writing Essay:
Mandatory Writing Essay: 25 min.
• Perfect score 2400
ACT SATWhat’s the Difference?
Sending SAT scores
• Student should list CSUMentor as a score recipient (code 3594).
• CSU Mentor will then store scores for all CSU campuses to utilize.
• Pay one fee
ACT Scores Manager
• Student must release the ACT score to at least one CSU campus the traditional way
• Student is then eligible to release scores to other CSU campuses through CSU Mentor (at no additional cost)
• Apply October 1st – November 30th at www.csumentor.com
• SAT Reasoning or ACT score required (writing score not used)
• 2.0 minimum academic gpa (grades 10 and 11 college prep classes)
• Eligibility Index (uses academic gpa and SAT/ACT scores to determine eligibility)
CSU Application Information
www.csumentor.com
• Learn about the CSU system
• Narrow down from 23 campuses based on your criteria– Matching Assistant, Comparative View, Campus Facts, Distance
Search, CSUMentor Seach, FAQs, Student Support
• Explore majors
• Get information on financial aid
• Apply online
Impacted CSU Campuses Fall 2009
• Cal Poly Pomona• Sonoma • Long Beach• San Diego• Fullerton• Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Visit individual websites for specific information on applying
Averages for Fall 2008
GPA SATACT
• Cal Poly Pomona 3.24 1020 21
• Sonoma 3.20 1024 22
• Long Beach 3.40 1100 21
• San Diego 3.77 1165 25
• Fullerton 3.20 979 20
• Cal Poly SLO 3.87 1266 27
Important Dates
• UC Night Oct. 16• ACT Oct. 25• Early Decision Cal Poly Deadline Oct. 31• SAT Nov. 1• CSU application deadline Nov. 30• SAT (last test date for CSU) Dec. 6• Financial Aid Night (at FHS) Dec. 11
Important Dates continued
• ACT (last test date for CSU) Dec. 13• File FAFSA on-line Jan. 1 –
March 2• Answers from colleges March – April• Return SIRs by May 1
Student Support
• 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)• [email protected]• Monday – Friday (6:30am – 6:30pm)• Extended hours on weekends and over
Thanksgiving Break• November 30th (6:30am – 2:00am)!