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 requirements SAT or ACT + writing (2 SAT Subject Tests recommended) GPA varies a-g requirements SAT or ACT + writing SAT Subject Test* High School College 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 College 110 campuses

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

University of California (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

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 GraduationUNIVERSITY “a-g” 3 years – Social Science2 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 or1 year – Visual or Performing Art Foreign Language 50 credits of High School Electives 1 year – College Prep Electives 2 years – Physical Education 220 credits earned & pass CAHSEE College Entrance Exams: SAT or ACT abcdefgabcdefg Only Grades of A, B, C accepted

Course Requirement 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th GradeTotal Years A. History/Social Science XX X (HS Requirement) 2 Honors/AP B. English XXXX 4 Honors/AP C. Math XXX X 3 4 Honors/AP D. Laboratory Science XXXX Honors/AP Foreign Language (not English) XXXX Honors/AP Visual/Performing Arts X1 College Prep Elective Fulfilled within recommended/competitive course taken1 Other Graduation Requirements XXX Course Plan Framework

Course Requirement 9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th GradeTotal Years A. History/Social Science World History US History AP Government Economics (HS Requirement) 2 Honors/AP B. English ELD IVEnglish 10English 11 English 12 Honors 4 Honors/AP C. Math Algebra IGeometryAlgebra IIPre-Calculus 3 4 Honors/AP D. Laboratory Science Physical Science (HS Requirement) Biology Chemistry AP Physics Honors Honors/AP Foreign Language (not English) Spanish for Spanish Speakers Spanish IISpanish III Spanish IV AP Honors/AP Visual/Performing Arts Choir 11 College Prep Elective Often fulfilled within recommended/competitive courses Computer Science AP 1 Other Graduation Requirements 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

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