1. SENIORS! If you missed the Counselor Informational Meeting, stop and make an appointment or stop in the college and career center!!!

3. ADMISSIONS UPDATE MUST A-G requirements, no D’s. MUST A-G requirements, no D’s. Timing - Application: Oct. 1- Nov. 30 apply early and during the time frame! Timing - Application: Oct. 1- Nov. 30 apply early and during the time frame! NO LATE APPLICATIONS. NO LATE APPLICATIONS. Plan to apply early. Most CSU campuses will be closed during Thanksgiving break. Plan to apply early. Most CSU campuses will be closed during Thanksgiving break. Have a back up plan, apply to more then one campus. Have a back up plan, apply to more then one campus. Use CSUmentor.edu. Use CSUmentor.edu. Use Re-routing if offered. Use Re-routing if offered.

4. A-G COURSES a. History and Social Science 2 years (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government AND 1 year of social science) b. English 4 years college preparatory English composition and literature c. Math 3 years including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (4 years recommended) d. Laboratory Science 2 years (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) e. Language Other than English 2 years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable. f. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) g. College Preparatory Elective 1 additional year chosen from the "A-G" list Total Required Courses = 15 credits

5. SAT/ACT SCORES Take SAT/ACT sooner than later before Dec. 2009 Take SAT/ACT sooner than later before Dec. 2009 Will take best combination of scores from SAT- submit ALL test results. Will take best combination of scores from SAT- submit ALL test results. Quote from CSU: “We assume your best test will always be your best day at the campus you apply.”

6. SAT Dates Test Dates Registration Dates Nov. 11, 2009 Oct. 1, 2009 Dec. 12, 2009 Oct. 10, 2009

7. Eligibility Index Calculation The CSU eligibility index is calculated by using either the SAT or ACT as follows: using either the SAT or ACT as follows: SAT (scores in mathematics + critical reading) + SAT (scores in mathematics + critical reading) + (800 x high school grade point average) =___ (800 x high school grade point average) =___ (10 x ACT composite score without the writing score) + (200 x high school grade point average) = ___ (10 x ACT composite score without the writing score) + (200 x high school grade point average) = ___

8. E-MAIL ADDRESSES Set up an email account with an appropriate name. Set up an email account with an appropriate name. Check email regularly, every couple of days. Check email regularly, every couple of days. Moving towards paper less communication. Moving towards paper less communication.

9. search my sac statemy sac state | forms | policies | right to know | quick links | contact | print formspoliciesright to knowquick linkscontactprint If you are a California high school graduate (or a resident of California for tuition purposes) you need a minimum index of 2900 using the SAT I or 694 using the ACT. If you are a resident and your GPA is 3.00 or above you will automatically meet Sacramento State’s admissions criteria. However, you are still required to submit your SAT I or ACT scores since these scores are used for advisement and placement in your Math and English courses.SAT I or ACT

10. Sacramento State University The admissions representative from Sac State will host a presentation in the College and Career Center on Wednesday, October 28th. The presentation will be given during 2nd and 3rd periods. Students are to sign-up in the College and Career Center for the period they would like to attend.

11. Campuses & Majors That Have Higher Standards Higher standards than the basic admission standards are used for high demand (impacted) majors and campuses. Review handout.

12. NOTIFICATION Notification after two weeks, confirmation that the application was complete. Notification after two weeks, confirmation that the application was complete. No notification may mean No notification may mean the application was the application was incomplete  you incomplete  you must call or email to must call or email to find out what happened find out what happened to your application! to your application! Should include financial packet! Should include financial packet!

13. FAFSA Important: Read the instructions!. Important: Read the instructions!. Apply Early! State and school deadlines will vary and tend to be early. Check with them to find out their exact deadline dates. Apply Early! State and school deadlines will vary and tend to be early. Check with them to find out their exact deadline dates. Federal Student Aid will process your FAFSA if it is received on or before the deadline. However, in order for you to actually receive aid, your school must have correct, complete FAFSA information before your last day of enrollment. Federal Student Aid will process your FAFSA if it is received on or before the deadline. However, in order for you to actually receive aid, your school must have correct, complete FAFSA information before your last day of enrollment. Complete Your Tax Return! We recommend that you (and your parents if you are a dependent student) complete your tax return before filling out your FAFSA. This will make completing the FAFSA easier. If you have not filed your tax return yet, you can still submit your FAFSA but you must provide correct income and tax data once you have filed. Complete Your Tax Return! We recommend that you (and your parents if you are a dependent student) complete your tax return before filling out your FAFSA. This will make completing the FAFSA easier. If you have not filed your tax return yet, you can still submit your FAFSA but you must provide correct income and tax data once you have filed. Save Time: File Electronically! Save Time: File Electronically! Ask: Do I Need Additional Forms? Many schools and states rely on the FAFSA as the single application for student aid. However, it would be wise to check with your state agency and the financial aid office at the school that you plan to attend to find out if they require additional forms. Ask: Do I Need Additional Forms? Many schools and states rely on the FAFSA as the single application for student aid. However, it would be wise to check with your state agency and the financial aid office at the school that you plan to attend to find out if they require additional forms.

14. CSU MENTOR Apply on line: csumentor.edu Your high school and/or college transcripts Your high school and/or college transcripts Your test scores: SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL (whichever is/are required or relevant) Your test scores: SAT, ACT, AP, TOEFL (whichever is/are required or relevant) The application fee of $55 (check, money order, or credit/debit card) UNLESS you qualify for an application fee waiver The application fee of $55 (check, money order, or credit/debit card) UNLESS you qualify for an application fee waiver

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