1. Introduction to Cal-SOAP www.sandiegocalsoap.com 858.569.1866

2. Four Ways to Meet with your CPA: Presentations Small Group Meetings One-on-One Meetings Lunch Time

3. Why is College Important?

4. Make-or-Break Criteria We provide information about: Postsecondary Education Cal-SOAP can help you understand Admission Tests (SAT & ACT) A-G Requirements Financial Aid and Scholarships Career Exploration College Admission Requirements

5. The California College System

6. Suggested GPA: 3.0 23 Campuses A-G Requirements Tuition, Books, Transportation, Room and Board: $26,000 SAT/ACT Score California State University

7. Suggested GPA: 3.0 10 Campuses A-G Requirements Tuition, Books, Room and Board, etc. : $30,000 SAT/ACT Scores EssayActivities University of California

8. California College Systems Continued Private Universities Many Campuses Costs Vary University of San Diego, USC, Stanford… CA Community Colleges 110 Campuses Associate’s Degrees and Transfers, ~$2,000/year Grossmont, Southwestern, Mesa…. Vocational and Technical Schools Degrees/Certificates and Costs Vary Paul Mitchell School, Art Institute of San Diego…

10. San Diego UC/CSU Campus Stats San Diego State University (SDSU) Over 50% of incoming freshmen in 2010 had a GPA of 3.78 or higher. Avg. SAT: 930-1170 Avg. ACT: 20-25 University of California- San Diego (UCSD) 80% of incoming freshmen in 2010 had GPA of 3.8 or higher. Avg. SAT:1773 Avg. ACT: 25.4

11. The A-G Requirements

12. A-G Requirements

13. Admissions Tests

14. Required Admissions Tests SAT : General exam with 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Use for CSU, UC, and almost all private universities ACT: General reasoning exam with 5 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing Use for CSU, UC, and almost all private universities Notes: Community Colleges do not require ACT or SAT tests

15. Financial Aid and Scholarships

16. FAFSA Research Talk to Counselor Visit website www.fafsa.gov Scholarships (merit, need, or athletic based) Grants Writing and Art Contests Scholarships GPA Verification

17. Career Search

18. CPA Career Support Explore college majors/subjects that match career search Research industries/careers online

19. Junior Year in Review Maintain A-G requirements Join clubs or sports at your school Research Colleges Strive for A’s and B’s. Volunteer Research Scholarships Visit Colleges

20. Meet with your College Peer Advisor (CPA)! Call the Cal-SOAP office at 858.569.1866 Visit the Cal-SOAP website at www.sandiegocalsoap.com for information and current events for high school students!