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 PSAT and CAHSEE

5. We Can Help You Understand…

6. The California College System

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

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

9. 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. The A-G Requirements

11. A-G Requirements

12. Admissions Tests

13. 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

14. Career Search

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

16. PSAT and CAHSEE

17. PSAT Practice SAT Fall of Sophomore year Dates dependent on School CAHSEE Two Sections English and Language Arts Math In February or March of Sophomore year Notes Check with Counselor Take tests seriously!

18. Sophomore Year in Review Maintain A-G requirements Join clubs or sports at your school Take PSAT Take CAHSEE Strive for A’s and B’s. Volunteer

19. 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! Remember, we are here for YOU!