1. Preparing for College

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 www.californiacolleges.edu

5. 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

6. 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 www.csumentor.edu

7. 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 www.universityofcalifornia.edu

8. 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

9. WHAT ARE THE A-G COURSE REQUIREMENTS?

10. 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

11. 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 2 3-4 Honors/AP Foreign Language (not English) XXXX 2 3-4 Honors/AP Visual/Performing Arts X1 College Prep Elective Fulfilled within recommended/competitive course taken1 Other Graduation Requirements XXX Course Plan Framework

12. 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 2 3-4 Honors/AP Foreign Language (not English) Spanish for Spanish Speakers Spanish IISpanish III Spanish IV AP 2 3-4 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

13. Where preparation meets opportunity. My Academic Planner

14. 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

15. Internet Resources www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeboard.com www.csumentor.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.scholarships.com www.latinocollegedollars.org www.hsf.net www.fastweb.com www.act.org