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A-G RequirementsA-G Requirements a - History / Social Science - 2 years requireda - History / Social Science - 2 years required b - English - 4 years requiredb - English - 4 years required c - Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years c - Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years

recommendedrecommended d - Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years d - Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years

recommendedrecommended e - Language Other than English - 2 years required, e - Language Other than English - 2 years required,

3 years recommended3 years recommended f - Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year requiredf - Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year required g - Electives - 1 year requiredg - Electives - 1 year required

217 Opportunities for 217 Opportunities for College In CA!College In CA!

9 UC’s9 UC’s 23 CSU’s23 CSU’s 75 Private/Independent Colleges75 Private/Independent Colleges 110 California Community Colleges 110 California Community Colleges

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California BerkleyBerkley DavisDavis IrvineIrvine Los AngelesLos Angeles MercedMerced RiversideRiverside San DiegoSan Diego Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara Santa CruzSanta Cruz

Admission to UC is a Two-Step Process

Step 1: Eligibility Subject requirement: “a-g” courses Examination requirement: SAT Reasoning/ACT & SAT Subject Tests Scholarship requirement: is the combination of GPA and standardized test scores

you must attain

Step 2: Selection Comprehensive Review allows campuses to look more deeply into the application

and to use all the information provided by the student to make the best possible admission decision “A-G” Requirements Examination Requirements SAT Reasoning Test and 2 SAT Subject Tests GPA Honors/AP Courses Challenging curriculum Personal Statement

2 short essays Extra Curricular Activities Outstanding accomplishments

UC RequirementsUC Requirements UC’s use the UC Eligibility IndexUC’s use the UC Eligibility Index

UC Score using the SAT:UC Score using the SAT: Critical Reading + Math + Writing + Subject Test Critical Reading + Math + Writing + Subject Test

1 + Subject Test 2 = Total UC Score1 + Subject Test 2 = Total UC Score UC Score using the ACT:UC Score using the ACT:

(Math + Reading + Science) x 0.667 + (Math + Reading + Science) x 0.667 + English/Writing + Subject Test 1 + Subject Test 2 English/Writing + Subject Test 1 + Subject Test 2 = Total UC Score= Total UC Score

UC Eligibility IndexUC Eligibility IndexMinimum GPA = 3.0Minimum GPA = 3.0

A-G GPAA-G GPA3.00 – 3.043.00 – 3.043.05 – 3.093.05 – 3.093.10 – 3.143.10 – 3.143.15 – 3.193.15 – 3.193.20 – 3.243.20 – 3.243.25 – 3.293.25 – 3.293.30 – 3.343.30 – 3.343.35 – 3.393.35 – 3.393.40 – 3.443.40 – 3.44

3.45 & above3.45 & above

UC Score TotalUC Score Total223223210210198198187187175175165165157157152152147147143143

UC ScoreUC Score If the student’s UC Score meets or exceeds If the student’s UC Score meets or exceeds

the minimum score shown for his/her GPA, the minimum score shown for his/her GPA, then the student is eligible for admission.then the student is eligible for admission.

UC Averages for 2008-2009UC Averages for 2008-2009

UC’s had a total of 95,611 applicantsUC’s had a total of 95,611 applicants Admitted 76,842 (80%)Admitted 76,842 (80%) 36,763 (48%) planned to enroll36,763 (48%) planned to enroll All campuses combinedAll campuses combined

3.79 GPA3.79 GPA 1769 SAT Reasoning score1769 SAT Reasoning score 25.2 ACT score25.2 ACT score

UC Averages for 2008-2009UC Averages for 2008-2009

Berkley – GPA 4.18, SAT 2035, ACT 29Berkley – GPA 4.18, SAT 2035, ACT 29 UCLA – GPA 4.15, SAT 2003, ACT 29UCLA – GPA 4.15, SAT 2003, ACT 29 UCSB – GPA 3.94, SAT 1855, ACT 27UCSB – GPA 3.94, SAT 1855, ACT 27 UCR – GPA 3.58, SAT 1656, ACT 23UCR – GPA 3.58, SAT 1656, ACT 23

California State California State UniversitiesUniversities

Cal MaritimeCal Maritime Cal Poly PomonaCal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis ObispoCal Poly San Luis Obispo CSU BakersfieldCSU Bakersfield CSU Channel IslandsCSU Channel Islands CSU ChicoCSU Chico CSU Dominguez HillsCSU Dominguez Hills CSU East BayCSU East Bay CSU FresnoCSU Fresno CSU Long BeachCSU Long Beach CSU Los AngelesCSU Los Angeles CSU Monterey BayCSU Monterey Bay

CSU NorthridgeCSU Northridge CSU SacramentoCSU Sacramento CSU San BernardinoCSU San Bernardino CSU San MarcosCSU San Marcos CSU StanislausCSU Stanislaus Humboldt State UniversityHumboldt State University Sacramento State UniversitySacramento State University San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State University San Francisco State San Francisco State

UniversityUniversity San Jose State UniversitySan Jose State University Sonoma State UniversitySonoma State University

CSU RequirementsCSU Requirements Minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher of A-G coursesMinimum GPA of 2.0 or higher of A-G courses Minimum Eligibility Index of 2900 using the Minimum Eligibility Index of 2900 using the

SAT or 694 using the ACT.SAT or 694 using the ACT. Eligibility Index using SAT:Eligibility Index using SAT:

SAT (scores in math and critical reading) + (800 x SAT (scores in math and critical reading) + (800 x GPA)GPA)

Example: 1000 + (800 x 2.5 GPA) = 3000Example: 1000 + (800 x 2.5 GPA) = 3000 This meets the minimum requirement This meets the minimum requirement

CSU Requirements cont’dCSU Requirements cont’d Eligibility Index using ACT:Eligibility Index using ACT:

(10 x ACT composite score without the (10 x ACT composite score without the writing score) + (200 x GPA)writing score) + (200 x GPA)

Example: (10 x 21) + (200 x 2.5 GPA) = 710Example: (10 x 21) + (200 x 2.5 GPA) = 710 This meets the minimum requirementThis meets the minimum requirement

Private/Independent Private/Independent Colleges Colleges (some examples)(some examples)

Asuza Pacific UniversityAsuza Pacific University California Institute of California Institute of

TechnologyTechnology California Lutheran California Lutheran

UniversityUniversity Chapman UniversityChapman University Dominican UniversityDominican University Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno Pacific University Loyola Marymount Loyola Marymount

UniversityUniversity Occidental CollegeOccidental College Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine University

Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara University Stanford UniversityStanford University University of La VerneUniversity of La Verne University of RedlandsUniversity of Redlands University of San DiegoUniversity of San Diego University of Southern University of Southern

CaliforniaCalifornia University of the PacificUniversity of the Pacific Westmont CollegeWestmont College Whittier CollegeWhittier College Woodbury UniversityWoodbury University

Private/Independent Private/Independent CollegesColleges

Students can request these applications at www.commonapp.org (345 colleges) Deadlines and Fees vary Entrance Requirements vary Letters of recommendation are often required (2 week notice) Require SAT’s or ACT test scores

Community CollegesCommunity Colleges Ventura CollegeVentura College Oxnard CollegeOxnard College Moorpark CollegeMoorpark College Santa Barbara Community CollegeSanta Barbara Community College

Community College Community College RequirementsRequirements

Requirement is 18 yrs old or high school diploma. Apply sometime in April/May of senior

year Transfer Programs

Why Community CollegeWhy Community College 2nd chance to get into your first choice university Not sure about your MAJOR Maturity reasons Financial reasons Not ready to move out of the nest

Community CollegeCommunity College

TRANSFER PROGRAMS Complete 60 transferable units then, transfer to 4-year university Community Colleges have contracts with many universities-guaranteed admissions After completion can earn a community college degree (AA Degree)

What do 4 Year Colleges What do 4 Year Colleges Consider?Consider?

Primary FactorsPrimary Factors Rigor of Academic Rigor of Academic

CoursesCourses Academic Academic

Performance/GradesPerformance/Grades College Admissions College Admissions

Test ScoresTest Scores

Additional FactorsAdditional Factors Extracurricular Extracurricular

ActivitiesActivities Essay(s)Essay(s) Letters of Letters of

RecommendationRecommendation Demonstrated Demonstrated

InterestInterest

College Admissions College Admissions TestingTesting

SATSAT Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes

Subjects Covered: Critical Reading, Subjects Covered: Critical Reading, Math, Writing (includes the Essay), Math, Writing (includes the Essay), Experimental (unscored) Experimental (unscored)

Science: not included Science: not included

Math: accounts for 1/3 of overall score. Math: accounts for 1/3 of overall score. Topics Covered:Topics Covered: Arithmetic, Arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and algebra IIgeometry, algebra, and algebra II

Scoring: Total score out of 2400. Scoring: Total score out of 2400.

ACTACT Time: 3 hours, 25 minutesTime: 3 hours, 25 minutes

Subjects Covered: English, Math, Subjects Covered: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (optional) Reading, Science, Writing (optional)

Science: (analysis, interpretation, Science: (analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic content, and evaluation, basic content, and problem solving)problem solving)

Math: accounts for 1/4 of overall Math: accounts for 1/4 of overall score. score. Topics Covered:Topics Covered: Arithmetic, Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

Scoring: Total composite score of Scoring: Total composite score of

1-361-36

SAT Subject TestsSAT Subject Tests Required for UC’s and recommended for Required for UC’s and recommended for

some private universitiessome private universities Two subject tests in two different subject Two subject tests in two different subject

areas: history, literature, math (level 2 areas: history, literature, math (level 2 only), science or language other than only), science or language other than EnglishEnglish

What Colleges are Right What Colleges are Right for You?for You?

What to considerWhat to consider Size and diversity of student bodySize and diversity of student body LocationLocation Academic programs (majors)Academic programs (majors) Campus life – athletics, activities, housingCampus life – athletics, activities, housing Graduation and retention ratesGraduation and retention rates Financial aid and scholarship opportunitiesFinancial aid and scholarship opportunities

Visit CampusesVisit Campuses Take a campus tourTake a campus tour Speak with an admissions counselorSpeak with an admissions counselor Ask about financial aid opportunitiesAsk about financial aid opportunities Sit in on a class of interestSit in on a class of interest Read the student newspaperRead the student newspaper Talk to students and facultyTalk to students and faculty Tour the student housingTour the student housing

NCAANCAAFreshman Eligibility StandardsFreshman Eligibility Standards

Division I Division I 16 core courses are required16 core courses are required

4 years of English4 years of English 3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab) 1 additional year of English, math or natural/physical 1 additional year of English, math or natural/physical

science science 2 years of social science2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, 4 years of additional courses (from any area above,

foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)

NCAANCAAFreshman Eligibility StandardsFreshman Eligibility Standards

ContinuedContinued Division IIDivision II

14 core courses are required14 core courses are required 3 years of English3 years of English 2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab) 2 additional year of English, math or natural/physical 2 additional year of English, math or natural/physical

science science 2 years of social science2 years of social science 3 years of additional courses (from any area above, 3 years of additional courses (from any area above,

foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)

NCAANCAAFreshman Eligibility StandardsFreshman Eligibility Standards

ContinuedContinued Test Scores and GPATest Scores and GPA

Division I has a sliding scale for test score Division I has a sliding scale for test score and GPAand GPA

Division II has a minimum SAT score Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68 and a 2.0 minimum68 and a 2.0 minimum

The SAT writing section score is not usedThe SAT writing section score is not used

Freshman TimelineFreshman Timeline Attend Back-to School Night to find out the Attend Back-to School Night to find out the

requirements in all classes. requirements in all classes. Begin to review college entrance requirements. Begin to review college entrance requirements. Develop a “Student Planner” on CSU Mentor, or Develop a “Student Planner” on CSU Mentor, or

another source to maintain an academic portfolio of another source to maintain an academic portfolio of courses, college admission requirements, SAT, SAT-II, courses, college admission requirements, SAT, SAT-II, and ACT test dates. and ACT test dates.

Participate in school activities. Find out about Participate in school activities. Find out about activities, sports and clubs available in high school and activities, sports and clubs available in high school and be sure to get involved!be sure to get involved!

Sophomore TimelineSophomore Timeline Continue to participate in academic enrichment programs, special Continue to participate in academic enrichment programs, special

summer workshops and camps offered by different college summer workshops and camps offered by different college campuses in music, science, engineering, writing, filmmaking, campuses in music, science, engineering, writing, filmmaking, theater, language, and other subjects. theater, language, and other subjects.

Apply for California Scholarship Federation (CSF) membership if Apply for California Scholarship Federation (CSF) membership if you qualify. you qualify.

PSAT test administered in October. All SBHS students take this PSAT test administered in October. All SBHS students take this test. test.

Update your “Student Planner” with completed courses from 9th Update your “Student Planner” with completed courses from 9th grade and input 10th grade classes. grade and input 10th grade classes.

Take virtual campus tours of any college campuses of interest, Take virtual campus tours of any college campuses of interest, and check out campus web pages. Talk to college campuses and and check out campus web pages. Talk to college campuses and ask the guides about their college experiences. ask the guides about their college experiences.

Junior TimelineJunior Timeline Meet with Counselor to make sure you are on track to take the necessary Meet with Counselor to make sure you are on track to take the necessary

classes to meet the requirements for the US, CSU, or Private school’s classes to meet the requirements for the US, CSU, or Private school’s admission. admission.

Maintain your “A’s” and “B’s”, which are extremely important during your junior Maintain your “A’s” and “B’s”, which are extremely important during your junior year of high school. Gear up for mid-year finals- junior year grades are crucial. year of high school. Gear up for mid-year finals- junior year grades are crucial.

Update your “Student Planner” with completed courses from the 10th grade Update your “Student Planner” with completed courses from the 10th grade classes. classes.

Fill out your “Brag Sheet”. Fill out your “Brag Sheet”. Attend college and university night programs and visit with campus outreach Attend college and university night programs and visit with campus outreach

representatives when they visit our campus. representatives when they visit our campus. Visit College Campuses Visit College Campuses Take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) in October. This is a Take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) in October. This is a

practice exam for the SAT I. SBHS juniors all take this exam in the middle of practice exam for the SAT I. SBHS juniors all take this exam in the middle of October-no registration is necessary. October-no registration is necessary.

Prepare for the SAT I or ACT Prepare for the SAT I or ACT Register for SAT in February, and March. Take SAT Reasoning in April and in Register for SAT in February, and March. Take SAT Reasoning in April and in

May. Take the SAT Subject Tests in June. May. Take the SAT Subject Tests in June.

Senior TimelineSenior Timeline Review class schedules with high school counselor to ensure that Review class schedules with high school counselor to ensure that

college preparatory requirements are being satisfied. college preparatory requirements are being satisfied. Early September: Register for the SAT or ACT. The high school Early September: Register for the SAT or ACT. The high school

counselor will have forms and information about fee waivers for counselor will have forms and information about fee waivers for those who qualify. those who qualify.

Update the CSU “Student Planner” with 11th grade completed Update the CSU “Student Planner” with 11th grade completed courses and input 12th grade classes. Continue to e-mail courses and input 12th grade classes. Continue to e-mail questions to college campus representatives. questions to college campus representatives.

October: Begin the application process on line. October: Begin the application process on line. Attend college and university night programs and open houses. Attend college and university night programs and open houses.

Attend information meeting when a certain college is on campus. Attend information meeting when a certain college is on campus. November 1-30th: apply to colleges. Some campuses may November 1-30th: apply to colleges. Some campuses may

continue to accept application after November 30continue to accept application after November 30thth..

Senior Timeline Cont’dSenior Timeline Cont’d January: complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid January: complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) online. It provides financial aid opportunities and eligibility (FAFSA) online. It provides financial aid opportunities and eligibility information and can calculate an estimated financial aid package. information and can calculate an estimated financial aid package.

Frequently check with high school counselor for scholarships Frequently check with high school counselor for scholarships awarded by schools, local companies, and community groups. awarded by schools, local companies, and community groups. Search for this information in the counselor’s office and Internet. Search for this information in the counselor’s office and Internet.

March and April: If required, take the English Placement Test (EPT) March and April: If required, take the English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level Math (ELM) exam at a CSU campus. A passing and Entry Level Math (ELM) exam at a CSU campus. A passing score in EPT or ELM is required. score in EPT or ELM is required.

May: Take AP Exams. Have your scores sent to your final-choice May: Take AP Exams. Have your scores sent to your final-choice college. college.

Send thank-you notes to teachers who wrote recommendations. Send thank-you notes to teachers who wrote recommendations. June: have your final transcripts sent to your college. June: have your final transcripts sent to your college. July: Notify the financial aid office of your college about any July: Notify the financial aid office of your college about any

scholarships you’ve been offered. scholarships you’ve been offered.

EXPLOREEXPLORE Created by the ACTCreated by the ACT Tests on: Tests on:

EnglishEnglish Usage/MechanicsUsage/Mechanics – punctuation, grammar and usage, and – punctuation, grammar and usage, and

sentence structuresentence structure Rhetorical SkillsRhetorical Skills – your understanding of the use of – your understanding of the use of

strategy, organization and style in writingstrategy, organization and style in writing MathematicsMathematics ReadingReading ScienceScience

EXPLOREEXPLOREYour ScoresYour Scores

1 is the lowest score you can receive1 is the lowest score you can receive 25 is the highest score you can receive25 is the highest score you can receive Norms – percentage of students scoring at Norms – percentage of students scoring at

or below your level.or below your level. For example: Billy’s report shows a 73% For example: Billy’s report shows a 73%

next to his English score. This means that next to his English score. This means that he scored as high as or higher than 73% of he scored as high as or higher than 73% of students in that comparison group who too students in that comparison group who too EXPLOREEXPLORE

The Princeton The Princeton ReviewReview