1. College Night at Sonora High School Thursday, October 3, 2013 7:00pm – 9:00pm Speak to Representatives from… University of California California State University Private & Independent Schools Community College Out-of-State Schools Military Other Community Resources

2. 4-Year University/College Applications Course Requirements to Apply: Course Requirements to Apply: – Completion of A-G requirements with grades of C or better in all 15 year long courses. See CSU-UC Comparison of Eligibility Requirements to verify your eligibility. – GPA: Minimum 2.0 for CSU, Minimum 3.0 for UC – GPA is calculated only from 10th & 11th grade grades plus any summer grades completed after 9 th grade.

3. 4-Year University/College Applications Validation of Course Requirements: Validation of Course Requirements: – Validation of “D” grades by repeating course – Validation of “D” grades by higher level coursework  Math & Language other than English (LOTE) only (example: Spanish 2 = fall: D/spring: C – LOTE subject requirement is met).  Geometry: Currently can be validated by Adv Alg2/Trig or Pre-Calculus0H – Validation of Subject Requirement by Test Score – See CSU or UC websites for details.

4. 4-Year University/College Entrance Testing Testing Requirements: Testing Requirements: – CSU: – CSU: SAT Reasoning or ACT (with or without the Writing section) – UC: – UC: SAT Reasoning or ACT Plus Writing. SAT Subject Tests are not required but may be strongly recommended depending on major of study. If taken there should be at least 2 tests in different disciplines. – Private & Out-of-State Schools: – Private & Out-of-State Schools: SAT Reasoning or ACT Plus Writing. Individual schools may require up to 3 different SAT Subject Tests.

5. Application Filing Period CSU: CSU: October 1 – November 30 at www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu UC: UC: November 1 – November 30 at www.admission.universityofcalifornia.edu www.admission.universityofcalifornia.edu Private & Out-of-State Schools: Private & Out-of-State Schools: Check the school’s websites for specific requirements; some schools vary or have specific financial aid eligibility deadlines. Most Applications are submitted through the Common Application at www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org

6. Major Impaction Major Impaction: Major Impaction: Too many qualified applicants for available admission spaces resulting in increased competition for admission to the major. Major change: Major change: It may be possible to change a major, but students are strongly advised to apply to majors they initially plan to complete. Major changing often results in difficulty getting needed classes and can influence the cost and planned graduation date.

7. University/College Athletics NCAA Clearance for Division 1 & 2 with Eligibility Center application at www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org Check with specific schools of interest as some schools may use other Collegiate Athletic Organizations instead of NCAA (for example, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics – NAIA).

8. Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): – Determines student eligibility to receive financial aid. – Requires Social Security Number FAFSA Filing Period: – January 1 – March 2 (must update application every year) Other resources for student who cannot complete the FAFSA: AB 540 California Dream Act Deferred Action Financial Aid class presentations will occur later in the school year.

9. Need Free Assistance Applying to 4-year of 2-year Colleges?