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 A = 4 B = 3 C=2 D= 1 F = 0  Assign the correct point value to each grade earned  Add up the total and divide by the number of grades  ALL students who wish to participate in school activities (athletics, band, cheer, color guard, etc.) must have a minimum 2.0 GPA

 Students in an Honors (except H English 10), AP, or IB level course will be awarded an extra grade point for each grade earned with a “C-” or better  Adding in these extra points into the GPA calculation is necessary to determine a weighted GPA

GRADE POINT AVERAGES Transcript lists three different grade point averages (GPA’s): Academic GPA (9-12), Academic GPA (10-12), and Total GPA (9-12). Each is calculated differently: Unweighted Academic GPA – All courses taken in the respective years (i.e GPA, GPA) are used in the calculation with the exception of PE courses. No courses are weighted. Weighted Academic GPA – All courses taken in the respective years are calculated with the exception of PE courses; Honors (except H English 10), AP and IB courses receive an extra weighted point if the grade earned is ‘C-’ or better. Colleges do not accept any grade lower than a ‘C-’ in Honors, AP, or IB courses. Total Unweighted GPA – All courses taken in all grades are used in the calculation. No courses are weighted. Total Weighted GPA – All courses taken in all grades are calculated; Honors (except H English 10), AP, and IB courses receive an extra weighted point if the grade earned is ‘C-’ or better. UC/CSU GPA – All “A – G” courses, including weighted, beginning in 10th grade. This GPA calculates up to 8 weighted grades which is consistent with UC/CSU eligibility restrictions. Transcript GPA Legend

A – History/Social Science20 cr. B – English40 cr. C – Mathematics30 cr. D – Laboratory Science20 cr. must have one of each: Life Science (10 cr.) Physical Science (10 cr.) E – World Language20 cr. F – Visual/Performing Arts10 cr. G – College Prep Electives10 cr.

 Only A-G courses taken in grades 10 th and above are used in GPA calculation for eligibility  Only “C-” grades and above satisfy college requirements (including 9 th grade)

Community Colleges:  Sierra  Folsom Lake College  American River  Sacramento City  Consumnes For admission:  Community colleges will accept any student who is 18 years of age or older.  Community colleges require Math and English placement exams taken spring of senior year  No SAT/ACT tests required  Transfer programs to CSU/UC’s available

CSU (Cal State Univ.) 23 campuses including:  Sacramento State  Chico State  Cal Poly SLO  Sonoma State  San Diego State  GPA  Test Scores  Exception is Cal-Poly SLO, which considers:  9 th grade grades  extra college prep courses  supplemental application  Extracurricular activities  ACT (prefers) For more information, visit

CSU Fall 2015 Freshman Admission Profile Averages

UC (Univ. of Calif.)  UC Berkeley  UC Davis  UCLA  UC San Diego  UC Santa Barbara  UC Santa Cruz  UC Irvine  UC Merced  UC Riverside Comprehensive Review  GPA  Test Scores  Strength of curriculum  Essays: Personal Statements  Extracurricular activities For more information, visit

UC Fall 2015 Freshman Admission Profile Averages

 Complete the 15 UC-required college-preparatory (a-g) courses, with 11 of those done by end of 11 th grade  A minimum of 7 “a-g” courses must be completed in the 11 th and 12 th grade years  Take Honors, AP, or IB coursework when possible  Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better  Take the ACT with writing and/or SAT  Subject Tests recommended (not required)

Private Colleges  BIOLA  USC  Stanford  Point Loma  Pepperdine  Univ. of San Diego  Loyola Marymount  St. Mary’s  University of Pacific Private school admission requirements vary but can include: Grades/GPA Test Scores Strength of curriculum (thru Sr yr) Activities (sports, clubs, jobs) Leadership Community Service Essays (if required) Interviews (some private schools)

 Critical to take in 11 th grade year  Only offered in October each year  National Merit Scholarship qualifying test (11 th grade year only)

SAT  1600 maximum score  Two sections: Math and Evidence-based Reading & Writing  Math covers material through Algebra 2/CCIM3  Includes an optional writing segment (sub-score given) SAT II Subject Tests  Not required for UC’s; some majors recommend; check campus  Some private schools require them  Align test date w/ end of high level course taken in subject area  Subject tests: English Literature, Math, History, Science, World Language ACT  Maximum score is a 36  Five sections: English, Reading, Writing, Science, Math  Includes an additional, optional, writing piece (required for UC’s)

 Required if planning to play division one or division two sports in college.  Apply by end of junior year (earlier is better)  Application available online at

 Art Schools  Trade Schools  FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising)  Military or Military Academies  For additional resources and information, please review your Sophomore Advising Guide online on the GBHS counseling website or in Naviance.

 Career Center Support: Mrs. Underwood  College and Career related presentations and information  Financial Aid information and forms  Scholarship information and applications  NCAA information  SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT registration & test prep  Naviance help  Consistently check: Bulletin – Newsletter – Naviance – College & Career Handbook

GBHS Learning Center – all subjects w/ Peer Tutor help  Available Monday - Thursday from 2:35 – 4:00 pm Math Tutoring Center  Available Monday -Thursday from 2:35 – 3:35 pm  Monday/Wednesday – Rm 651; Tuesdays/Thursdays – Rm 658 Homework Center  Available Monday – Thursday from 2:35 – 3:45 pm in room 822 Need Transportation?  Late bus is available Monday – Thursday at 4:30 pm.

 Counselors will be meeting with ALL sophomores in small groups to complete a college and career lesson in Naviance.  We will meet half of the sophomore class the week of Dec. 7 th and the other half the week of January 19 th