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