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Preparing for College
Objectives
• In this workshop I will. . .
– Learn why the A-G course requirements are important
– Learn what the A-G course requirements are
– Create a high school course plan for myself
Pathways to Higher Education
18 years
HS graduate
2.0 GPA weighted
a-g requirements
SAT or ACT
3.0 GPA weighted
a-g requirementsSAT or ACT +
writing(2 SAT Subject Tests
recommended)
GPA variesa-g requirements
SAT or ACT + writing
SAT Subject Test*
High SchoolCollege eligibility GPA is based on grades 10-11, “a-g” courses only
• Two-Year Public College– Associate degrees (AA/AS)– Vocational Certificates– Transfer Programs
• Requirements HS Diploma or 18 yrs old
– Students will need to take English and Math placement tests prior to enrolling
Community College110 campuses
www.californiacolleges.edu
Community College: Transfer Program
• Complete your first years at a community college and transfer as a junior
• No SAT or ACT required• Transfer Agreement
Programs• Better chances of getting
into the university of your choice
California State University (a.k.a. CSU)
23 Campuses
• Four-Year Public University– Bachelor’s (BA/BS)– Master’s– Credential Programs
• Requirements– “a-g” requirements– 2.0 gpa (2.7+ recommended)
– SAT Reasoning or ACT
www.csumentor.edu
University ofCalifornia (UC)
• Four-Year Public University– Bachelor’s (BA/BS)– Master’s– Doctoral Programs
• Requirements– 3.0 GPA minimum– “a-g” requirements– SAT Reasoning or ACT– 2 SAT Subject Test recommended– Essay– Extracurricular activities– Community service
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
Independent & Private Colleges (80+)
• Four-Year Colleges– Degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s
and Doctoral Programs
• Requirements (varies)– 3.0 GPA +– “a-g” requirements (see admissions for each college)– SAT Reasoning or ACT – Some require SAT Subject Tests
WHAT ARE THE A-G COURSE REQUIREMENTS?
State Graduation UNIVERSITY “a-g”
3 years – Social Science 2 years – History/Social Science
3 years – English 4 years – English
2 years – Math (including Algebra I) 3 years – Math Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra II or higher
2 years – Science: Physical & Life 2 years – Lab Science
2 years – Foreign Language 2 years – Foreign Language Same language Same language
1 year – Visual/Performing Art or 1 year – Visual or Performing ArtForeign Language
50 credits of High School Electives 1 year – College Prep Electives
2 years – Physical Education220 credits earned & pass CAHSEE
College Entrance Exams: SAT or ACT
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Only Grades of A, B, C accepted
Course Requirement
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Total Years
A. History/Social Science X X
X(HS
Requirement)
2Honors/AP
B. EnglishX X X X
4Honors/AP
C. MathX X X X
34
Honors/AP
D. Laboratory Science X X X X
23-4
Honors/AP
Foreign Language (not English)
X X X X2
3-4Honors/AP
Visual/Performing Arts X 1
College Prep Elective Fulfilled within recommended/competitive course taken 1
Other Graduation Requirements X X X
Course Plan Framework
Course Requirement
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Total Years
A. History/Social Science World History
US HistoryAP
GovernmentEconomics
(HS Requirement)
2Honors/AP
B. EnglishELD IV English 10 English 11
English 12Honors
4Honors/AP
C. MathAlgebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus
34
Honors/AP
D. Laboratory Science
Physical Science
(HS Requirement)Biology
ChemistryAP
PhysicsHonors
23-4
Honors/AP
Foreign Language (not English)
Spanish for Spanish
SpeakersSpanish II Spanish III
Spanish IVAP
23-4
Honors/AP
Visual/Performing Arts Choir 1 1
College Prep Elective Often fulfilled within recommended/competitive courses
Computer Science
AP1
Other Graduation Requirements PE PE Health
(1 Semester)
Course Plan Sample
Where preparation meets opportunity.
My Academic Planner
Get involved in school– Join a club, sport, organization– Join the band, tall flags, dance team, ASB
What else can you do to prepare for the university?
Sign up with programs like:• AVID
• EAOP (Early Academic Outreach Program)
• Upward Bound
• THINK Together College Prep Workshops
Internet Resourceswww.californiacolleges.edu
www.collegeboard.comwww.csumentor.edu
www.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.scholarships.com
www.latinocollegedollars.orgwww.hsf.net
www.fastweb.comwww.act.org