1. University of California Selection Factors

2. #1 Academic GPA in all a-g classes, including extra credit points for honors/AP courses Academic GPA in all a-g classes, including extra credit points for honors/AP courses

3. #2 Scores on ACT and SAT college tests Scores on ACT and SAT college tests

4. #3 Number of academic classes beyond minimum a-g classes (including grades) Number of academic classes beyond minimum a-g classes (including grades) Example: 3 years minimum math required, 4 years recommended; 2 years minimum science required, 3 years recommended Example: 3 years minimum math required, 4 years recommended; 2 years minimum science required, 3 years recommended

5. #4 Number of honors/AP classes taken (and grades) Number of honors/AP classes taken (and grades)

6. #5 Being ranked in the top 4% of class at end of junior year Being ranked in the top 4% of class at end of junior year Example: #1-25 out of 589 in class of 2012 Example: #1-25 out of 589 in class of 2012

7. #6 Rigorous/academic classes taken senior year (and grades) Rigorous/academic classes taken senior year (and grades) No dropping hard classes mid-year No dropping hard classes mid-year

8. #7 Quality of classes taken relative to those offered at your high school Quality of classes taken relative to those offered at your high school

9. #8 Outstanding performance in an academic subject area Outstanding performance in an academic subject area Example: honors/AP track Example: honors/AP track

10. #9 Outstanding work in a special project in any academic field Outstanding work in a special project in any academic field

11. #10 Noticeable improvement in academic performance (GPA) Noticeable improvement in academic performance (GPA)

12. #11 Special talents/awards in a visual or performing arts Special talents/awards in a visual or performing arts Special skills, such as written and oral proficiency in other languages Special skills, such as written and oral proficiency in other languages Leadership positions (i.e. class president, team captain, club president) Leadership positions (i.e. class president, team captain, club president) Significant community service Significant community service Participation in student government (ASB) Participation in student government (ASB) Involvement in athletics Involvement in athletics

13. #12 Involvement in special school events (i.e. C.A.R.E. club events like fashion show) Involvement in special school events (i.e. C.A.R.E. club events like fashion show)

14. #13 Academic accomplishments in light of difficult life circumstances Academic accomplishments in light of difficult life circumstances

15. #14 Location of your high school and residence Location of your high school and residence