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Centennial High Centennial High SchoolSchoolCalifornia State California State University University

Graduation Graduation RequirementsRequirements

Credits-220

Coursework

CAHSEE

▫ELA-350 ▫Math-350

High School to 4-YearHigh School to 4-Year

“High School”

A-GA-G SUBJECTS: SUBJECTS: Years Required for College Admissions Years Required for College Admissions

Social 2 Science English 4

Mathematics 3

Laboratory 2Sciences

Language other 2Than English

Visual/Performing 1Arts

College Prep. 1

CSU Entrance CSU Entrance RequirementsRequirements

• A-G Subject

• Minimum 2.0gpa

• Examinations

CSU Bound

GPA/COURSES that prepareGPA/COURSES that prepareYou for COLLEGE!You for COLLEGE!

•GPA is determined by grades earned in the “a-g” subjects taken in the last three years of high school

• Honors (H)/Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: UC assigns extra points to UC certified (H) and AP courses taken in the last three years of high school that are passed with a grade of C or better

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam: a score of 3 or higher grants credit towards subject credit, graduation credit,or college credit.

Concurrent Enrollment refers to college courses that are transferable to the University that students can take while in high school. Grades of “C” or better earned at the community college earn an extra grade point like H/AP courses.

Courses that prepare Courses that prepare YOU for CollegeYOU for College

College Systems- College Systems- CSU SpecificsCSU Specifics

• 23 Campuses

• Must complete A-G Course Requirements

• 2.0 minimum GPA

• DO NOT have to take the writing portion of the SAT Reasoning or the ACT

• Exams must be completed by December 2011

• Apply online at www.csumentor.com October 1-November 30

Exams 2011/12 • PSAT(Preliminary Exam- Shorter Version of SAT)

- Critical Reasoning - Math- Writing

• ACT - Reading Comprehension - Math- Social Science- Science ReasoningPLUS- Writing

• SAT Reasoning Test- Critical Reasoning- Math- Writing

• SAT Subject Tests2 Subjects of students choice(Math II, Literature, History, Science, Language Other than English, etc.)

Exams must be completed by December, 2011!!!Registration Deadline: October 31, 2011

Minimum vs. Minimum vs. CompetitiveCompetitive

GPA

Exams

Total # of H/AP

Strength of Senior Year

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic

Association)www.ncaastudent.orgDivision I- 16 Core Courses4 years of

English                             3 years of mathematics

(Algebra I or higher)                            

2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science)                            

1 year of additional English, math or science                            

2 years of social studies                     

4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)

Division II- 14 Core Courses3 years of English                             2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)                             2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab                              2 year of additional English, math or science                             2 years of social studies                         3 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)

Must also take SAT or ACTMust also take SAT or ACT

TranscriptsTranscripts

•Official Transcripts are embossed with the school seal and signed by the Registrar

•Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted in place of official transcripts

Private/Out of State Private/Out of State SchoolsSchools

Private: www.aiccu.edu

Out of State: www.petersons.com

Check out the school’s particular website to apply

They will have their own deadlines for admission, so you must check

Research cost (some have their own financial aid process)

Scholarship/Financial Scholarship/Financial Aid WebsitesAid Websites

• www.fafsa.ed.gov

• www.fastweb.com

• www.finaid.org

• www.scholarshipexperts.com

BEWARE of SCAMS!!!

Useful WebsitesUseful Websites

www.csumentor.com

www.collegeboard.com

www.ucop.edu/doorways

Senior Check OutAll Seniors will be required to show proof of their post graduation

plan prior to completing Senior check out!

• Military-Enlistment Letter/Notification

• World of Work- Resume

• Vocational School- Letter of Admission

• Community College- Copy of Completed Application or any correspondence that verifies status as a future student.

• 4-Year College- Acceptance Letter

Date Time/Place TopicThursday, September 22nd,

2011Room # 818

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

UC Personal Statement

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

CSU Application

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

UC Application

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Common Application

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

CSU, UC, and Common Application

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

CSU, UC, and Common Application

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

FAFSA Online

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

FAFSA Online

Application Workshops

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