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A-G Requirements
 a - History / Social Science - 2 years required
 b - English - 4 years required
 c - Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years
recommended
 d - Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years
recommended
 e - Language Other than English - 2 years required,
3 years recommended
 f - Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year required
 g - Electives - 1 year required
217 Opportunities for
College In CA!
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9 UC’s
23 CSU’s
75 Private/Independent Colleges
110 California Community Colleges
University of California
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Berkley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Santa 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 Requirements
 UC’s use the UC Eligibility Index
 UC Score using the SAT:
 Critical Reading + Math + Writing + Subject Test
1 + Subject Test 2 = Total UC Score
 UC Score using the ACT:
 (Math + Reading + Science) x 0.667 +
English/Writing + Subject Test 1 + Subject Test 2
= Total UC Score
UC Eligibility Index
Minimum GPA = 3.0
A-G GPA
3.00 – 3.04
3.05 – 3.09
3.10 – 3.14
3.15 – 3.19
3.20 – 3.24
3.25 – 3.29
3.30 – 3.34
3.35 – 3.39
3.40 – 3.44
3.45 & above
UC Score Total
223
210
198
187
175
165
157
152
147
143
UC Score
 If the student’s UC Score meets or exceeds
the minimum score shown for his/her GPA,
then the student is eligible for admission.
UC Averages for 2008-2009
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UC’s had a total of 95,611 applicants
Admitted 76,842 (80%)
36,763 (48%) planned to enroll
All campuses combined
 3.79 GPA
 1769 SAT Reasoning score
 25.2 ACT score
UC Averages for 2008-2009
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Berkley – GPA 4.18, SAT 2035, ACT 29
UCLA – GPA 4.15, SAT 2003, ACT 29
UCSB – GPA 3.94, SAT 1855, ACT 27
UCR – GPA 3.58, SAT 1656, ACT 23
California State
Universities
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Cal Maritime
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
CSU Bakersfield
CSU Channel Islands
CSU Chico
CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU East Bay
CSU Fresno
CSU Long Beach
CSU Los Angeles
CSU Monterey Bay
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CSU Northridge
CSU Sacramento
CSU San Bernardino
CSU San Marcos
CSU Stanislaus
Humboldt State University
Sacramento State University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State
University
 San Jose State University
 Sonoma State University
CSU Requirements
 Minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher of A-G courses
 Minimum Eligibility Index of 2900 using the
SAT or 694 using the ACT.
 Eligibility Index using SAT:
 SAT (scores in math and critical reading) + (800 x
GPA)
 Example: 1000 + (800 x 2.5 GPA) = 3000
 This meets the minimum requirement
CSU Requirements cont’d
 Eligibility Index using ACT:
 (10 x ACT composite score without the
writing score) + (200 x GPA)
 Example: (10 x 21) + (200 x 2.5 GPA) = 710
 This meets the minimum requirement
Private/Independent Colleges
(some examples)
 Asuza Pacific University
 California Institute of
Technology
 California Lutheran
University
 Chapman University
 Dominican University
 Fresno Pacific University
 Loyola Marymount
University
 Occidental College
 Pepperdine University
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Santa Clara University
Stanford University
University of La Verne
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of Southern
California
University of the Pacific
Westmont College
Whittier College
Woodbury University
Private/Independent
Colleges
 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 Colleges
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Ventura College
Oxnard College
Moorpark College
Santa Barbara Community College
Community College
Requirements
 Requirement is 18 yrs old or high school
diploma.
 Apply sometime in April/May of senior
year
 Transfer Programs
Why 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 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
Consider?
Primary Factors
 Rigor of Academic
Courses
 Academic
Performance/Grades
 College Admissions
Test Scores
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Additional Factors
Extracurricular
Activities
Essay(s)
Letters of
Recommendation
Demonstrated
Interest
College Admissions
Testing
SAT
ACT
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Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes
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Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes
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Subjects Covered: Critical Reading,
Math, Writing (includes the Essay),
Experimental (unscored)
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Subjects Covered: English, Math,
Reading, Science, Writing (optional)
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Science: (analysis, interpretation,
evaluation, basic content, and
problem solving)
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Math: accounts for 1/4 of overall
score. Topics Covered: Arithmetic,
algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
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Scoring: Total composite score of 136
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Science: not included
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Math: accounts for 1/3 of overall score.
Topics Covered: Arithmetic, geometry,
algebra, and algebra II
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Scoring: Total score out of 2400.
SAT Subject Tests
 Required for UC’s and recommended for
some private universities
 Two subject tests in two different subject
areas: history, literature, math (level 2
only), science or language other than
English
What Colleges are Right
for You?
 What to consider
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Size and diversity of student body
Location
Academic programs (majors)
Campus life – athletics, activities, housing
Graduation and retention rates
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Visit Campuses
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Take a campus tour
Speak with an admissions counselor
Ask about financial aid opportunities
Sit in on a class of interest
Read the student newspaper
Talk to students and faculty
Tour the student housing
NCAA
Freshman Eligibility Standards
 Division I
 16 core courses are required
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4 years of English
3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)
1 additional year of English, math or natural/physical
science
 2 years of social science
 4 years of additional courses (from any area above,
foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)
NCAA
Freshman Eligibility Standards
Continued
 Division II
 14 core courses are required
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3 years of English
2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)
2 additional year of English, math or natural/physical
science
 2 years of social science
 3 years of additional courses (from any area above,
foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)
NCAA
Freshman Eligibility Standards
Continued
 Test Scores and GPA
 Division I has a sliding scale for test score
and GPA
 Division II has a minimum SAT score
requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of
68 and a 2.0 minimum
 The SAT writing section score is not used
Freshman Timeline
 Attend Back-to School Night to find out the
requirements in all classes.
 Begin to review college entrance requirements.
 Develop a “Student Planner” on CSU Mentor, or
another source to maintain an academic portfolio of
courses, college admission requirements, SAT, SAT-II,
and ACT test dates.
 Participate in school activities. Find out about
activities, sports and clubs available in high school and
be sure to get involved!
Sophomore Timeline
 Continue to participate in academic enrichment programs, special
summer workshops and camps offered by different college
campuses in music, science, engineering, writing, filmmaking,
theater, language, and other subjects.
 Apply for California Scholarship Federation (CSF) membership if
you qualify.
 PSAT test administered in October. All SBHS students take this
test.
 Update your “Student Planner” with completed courses from 9th
grade and input 10th grade classes.
 Take virtual campus tours of any college campuses of interest,
and check out campus web pages. Talk to college campuses and
ask the guides about their college experiences.
Junior Timeline
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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
admission.
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.
Update your “Student Planner” with completed courses from the 10th
grade classes.
Fill out your “Brag Sheet”.
Attend college and university night programs and visit with campus
outreach representatives when they visit our campus.
Visit College Campuses
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 October-no registration is necessary.
Prepare for the SAT I or ACT
Register for SAT in February, and March. Take SAT Reasoning in April
and in May. Take the SAT Subject Tests in June.
Senior Timeline
 Review class schedules with high school counselor to ensure that
college preparatory requirements are being satisfied.
 Early September: Register for the SAT or ACT. The high school
counselor will have forms and information about fee waivers for
those who qualify.
 Update the CSU “Student Planner” with 11th grade completed
courses and input 12th grade classes. Continue to e-mail
questions to college campus representatives.
 October: Begin the application process on line.
 Attend college and university night programs and open houses.
Attend information meeting when a certain college is on campus.
 November 1-30th: apply to colleges. Some campuses may
continue to accept application after November 30th.
Senior Timeline Cont’d
 January: complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) online. It provides financial aid opportunities and
eligibility information and can calculate an estimated financial aid
package.
 Frequently check with high school counselor for scholarships
awarded by schools, local companies, and community groups.
Search for this information in the counselor’s office and Internet.
 March and April: If required, take the English Placement Test
(EPT) and Entry Level Math (ELM) exam at a CSU campus. A
passing score in EPT or ELM is required.
 May: Take AP Exams. Have your scores sent to your final-choice
college.
 Send thank-you notes to teachers who wrote recommendations.
 June: have your final transcripts sent to your college.
 July: Notify the financial aid office of your college about any
scholarships you’ve been offered.
EXPLORE
 Created by the ACT
 Tests on:
 English
 Usage/Mechanics – punctuation, grammar and usage, and
sentence structure
 Rhetorical Skills – your understanding of the use of
strategy, organization and style in writing
 Mathematics
 Reading
 Science
EXPLORE
Your Scores
 1 is the lowest score you can receive
 25 is the highest score you can receive
 Norms – percentage of students scoring at
or below your level.
 For example: Billy’s report shows a 73%
next to his English score. This means that
he scored as high as or higher than 73% of
students in that comparison group who too
EXPLORE
The Princeton
Review