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CAC

College Avenue Compact

You must attend Hoover High School to participate in the College Avenue Compact

“A-G Requirements”

A Social Sciences & History 2 years

B English 4 years

C Math * 4 YEARS Recommended 3 years

D Laboratory Science

* 3 YEARS Recommended

2 years

E World/Foreign Language

* 3 YEARS Recommended

2 years

F Visual & Performing Arts 1 year

G College Prep Elective 1 year Min 3.0 G.P.ANO D’s or F’s

A total of 15 A-G college preparatory

courses

College Avenue Compact RequirementsEnrollment by 9Enrollment by 9thth grade in Hoover High grade in Hoover High

Graduate from Hoover High SchoolGraduate from Hoover High School

Complete all A-G requirementsComplete all A-G requirements

Maintain a Maintain a 3.03.0 GPA in college prep A-G GPA in college prep A-G coursescourses

““B” averageB” average

College Entrance Exams

You must take one of the following exams:

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

American College Test (ACT)

EPT/ELM

These tests will demonstrate your knowledge in following academic areas:

Math and English

EPT: English Placement Test

ELM: Entry Level Math

California High School Exam (CAHSEE)

You will first take this test in the:

10th grade

CAC guarantee

If you meet all the requirements:

You are GUARANTEED admission to SDSU (San Diego State University)

1. University of California (UC)

UCSD

4 years

Bachelor’s Degree

2. California State University (CSU)

SDSU

4 years

Bachelor’s Degree

3. Community Colleges San Diego City College

2 years

Associate’s Degree

4. Private Universities USD

4 years

Bachelor’s Degree

Types of colleges/universities in California

SDSU is a 4-year public university in the California State University (CSU) system

Colleges and Universities

A 4-year public university in the CSU system

A 4-year public university in the UC system

A 4-year private university

A community college

ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE OPTIONS IN CALIFORNIA AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

What is a Bachelor’s Degree?

A degree you receive when you graduate from a 4-year university

What is Financial Aid?

Available money sources to pay for college

Grants

Loans

Scholarships

Thank you!