1. By Marjani Chidinma, CSU Los Angeles
CSU’s vs. UC’S

2. Agenda Admissions University of California
California State University’s
Resources
Tips

3. A-G College Preparatory Pattern
2 years of U.S. History / Social Science
4 years of English
3 years of Math (4 recommended)
2 years of Science (3 recommended)
2 years of Foreign Language
(3 recommended)
1 year of Visual Performing Arts
1 year of a College Preparatory Elective
A-G Subject requirements must be completed with a letter grade of C or better

4. University of California
System Facts
10 campuses – only 9 open for undergraduates
Target upper 12% of high school students
Minimum GPA is 3.0
Application criteria is based upon:
A-G Courses and GPA
SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing
Extracurricular Activities and Involvement
Personal Statement

5. 23 Outstanding Campuses of CSU’s
CSU Campuses'
• Each Campus is unique (separately accredited)
• CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs
“Learn by doing”
Applied and Practical

6. What About College Admission Tests?
Majority of 4 year colleges require SAT or ACT for admission
PSAT (Offered at Glendale HS) – Pre Scholastic Aptitude Test provides practice before SAT (test at high school in fall of 10th or 11th grade)
PLAN (Not Offered at Glendale HS) – Provides practice before American College Test ACT (test at high school in 10th grade)
SAT – CSU, UC, & Private College admission test for reading, writing, & math skills (test in 11th and/or 12th grade)
SAT Subject Tests – Private College admission subject tests and varies by college (test after course is completed)
ACT – CSU, UC, & Private College admission test for English, reading, writing, math, & science skills (test in 11th and/or 12th grade)

7. Useful Resource https://www.csumentor.edu
Create an account to
once the students create an account they are able to submit their grades, courses, and more!
The information provided will transfer over when they do their CSU application if students uses same user name and password.

8. Important Tips Tour the campuses your are interested in.
Maintain good grades throughout your high school years.
Your senior year counts!
Most acceptance letters are provisional, meaning that your admission status can be affected by your senior year
Communicate with your counselors and your campus (es) admission department
Tour the campuses your are interested in.
Begin compiling a list of possible scholarships.
Attend college fairs and parent nights.
Make contact with university representatives.
Do not limit your choices.
Take the SAT’s/ACT early.
Always meet the given deadlines.
Get familiar with college prep and campus websites

9. Ambassador Schedule CSULA Ambassador: Jonathan Alvarez
Glendale High School
Main Office, College and Career Center, Room 1102
Every Friday from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

10. Contact Information
Marjani Chidinma
Recruitment Specialist
Admissions & Recruitment
Cal State Los Angeles
(323)
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