“What You Need to Know Now
to Prepare for College”
 Presenter: Gustavo Oceguera
 TRIO Director
 Riverside Community College-Norco Campus
California “a-g” requirements
 Which universities use
them?
 What are they used for?
 Why do you need to
know this right now?
Who uses the “a-g” requirements?
California State
University System (CSU)
University of California System
(UC)
(Only public, state schools use the “a-g” requirements.
Private colleges and universities each have their own
admission requirements.)
California State Universities
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California Polytechnic University, Pomona
California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, East Bay
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Marcos
California State University, Stanislaus
Chico State University
Fresno State University
Humboldt State University
Maritime Academy
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Sonoma State University
University of California Campuses
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Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
San Diego
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
 UCLA,
 UC BERKELEY (Cal)
What are the “a-g” requirements used for?
 To determine if a student prepared properly to
take on college level work
 To determine if a student took challenging
courses in high school
 To determine knowledge of academic subjects
 To determine the grade point average (GPA)
for college admission
“a” Requirement
History/Social Science
(2 years required)
Two years of history/social science, including
one year of world history, cultures and
geography; and one year of U.S. history or
one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year
of civics or American government.
“b” Requirement
English
(4 years required)
Four years of college-preparatory English
that include frequent and regular writing
and reading of classic and modern literature.
“c” Requirement
Mathematics
(3 years required, 4 years recommended)
Three years of college-preparatory
mathematics that include the topics covered
in elementary and advanced algebra and
two- and three-dimensional geometry.
“d” Requirement
Laboratory Science
(2 years required, 3 years recommended)
Two years of laboratory science providing
fundamental knowledge in two of these three core
disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics.
Advanced laboratory science classes that have
biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and
offer substantial additional material may be used
to fulfill this requirement.
“e” Requirement
Language Other than English
(2 years required, 3 years recommended)
Two years of the same language other than
English. Courses should emphasize speaking and
understanding, and include instruction in
grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and
culture. Courses in languages other than English
taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be
used to fulfill part of this requirement.
“f” Requirement
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)
(1 year required)
A single yearlong approved arts course from
a single VPA discipline: theater, music,
performing or visual arts.
“g” Requirement
College Preparatory Electives
(1 year required)
One year/two semesters, in addition to those
required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following
areas: visual and performing arts (nonintroductory level courses), history, social science,
English, advanced mathematics, laboratory
science and language other than English (a third
year in the language used for the "e" requirement
or two years of another language).
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho
Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“a” History/Social Studies
 World History/ Culture
 U.S. History
 Government
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho
Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“b” English (4 years required)
 English I, II, III, IV
 English (honors, advanced placement,
literature)
 Film and literature Analysis
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho
Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“C” Mathematics (3 years required)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Statistics
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho
Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“d” Laboratory Science (2 years required)
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Advanced Chemistry
 Advanced Physics
 Geology
 Anatomy & Physiology
 Coordinated Science or Integrated Science
 Environmental Science
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho
Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“e” Language other than English (2 years)
 Spanish
 Spanish Literature & Composition
 French
 German
 Latin
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho
Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“f ” Visual & Performing Arts (1-year required)
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Jazz Band
Marching Band
Percussion
Computer Graphic Design
Art History
Multi-media Production
Digital Filmmaking
Art
Drawing
Painting
Studio Art
Concert Choir
Dance
Drama
Modern Animation
Architectural Design
CI Animation
Piano
Wind Ensemble
What are the names of the classes offered at
Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga High
Schools for this requirement?
“g” College Prep. Electives (1 year required)
One extra year from any of the “a” – “e” classes
OR
Sociology
Psychology
Creative Writing
Economics
Advanced Journalism
Natural Disasters
Speech & Debate
Economics
What Grade Point Average (GPA) is
needed to get into a university?
 California State Universities (CSU): 3.00
 University of California (UC): 3.30
 Private Universities: 3.00 and up
 Community Colleges: No GPA requirement
and no a-g requirements.
Which Grades Count?
 All semester grades earned in the “a-g”
courses are used to determine proper
preparation (a grade of “C” or better is
required)
 Only grades earned after 9th grade
(including summer school) are used to
determine college GPA for admission
“a-g” Requirement Websites
 “a-g” certified course lists:
http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/
 “a-g” courses-general information:
http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/ag/a-g/
RANCHO CUCAMONGA
HIGH SCHOOL
REQUIREMENT
SEMESTER
9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
A- History
1st Semester
World History/Cultures I
2- Years Required
2nd Semester
B- English
1st Semester
English I
English II
English III
English IV
4-Years Required
2nd Semester
English I
English II
English III
English IV
C-Mathematics
1st Semester
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
3-Years Required (4 recommended)
2nd Semester
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Calculus
D-Laboratory Science
1st Semester
Biology 1
Chemistry 1
Advanced Physics
2 Years Required (3 recommended)
2nd Semester
Biology 2
Chemistry 2
Advanced Physics
E-Language (other than English)
1st Semester
French I
French II
French III
2-Years Required (3 recommended)
2nd Semester
French I
French II
French III
F-Visual & Performing Arts
1st Semester
Modern Animation I
1-Year Required
2nd Semester
Architectural Design
G-Elective
1st Semester
Sociology P
1-Year Required
2nd Semester
Economics
U.S. History I
World History/Cultures I
U.S. History I
LOS OSOS HIGH SCHOOL
REQUIREMENT
SEMESTER
9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
A- History
1st Semester
World History/Cultures I
2- Years Required
2nd Semester
B- English
1st Semester
English I
English II
English III
English IV
4-Years Required
2nd Semester
English I
English II
English III
English IV
C-Mathematics
1st Semester
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
3-Years Required (4 recommended)
2nd Semester
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
D-Laboratory Science
1st Semester
Biology 1
Chemistry
Physics
2 Years Required (3 recommended)
2nd Semester
Biology 2
Chemistry
Physics
E-Language (other than English)
1st Semester
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
2-Years Required (3 recommended)
2nd Semester
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
F-Visual & Performing Arts
1st Semester
Art I
1-Year Required
2nd Semester
Art II
G-Elective
1st Semester
Psychology
1-Year Required
2nd Semester
Psychology
U.S. History I
World History/Cultures I
U.S. History I
Important Testing Websites
 Scholastic Aptitude Testing (SAT):
http://sat.collegeboard.com/home
 American College Testing (ACT):
http://www.actstudent.org/
http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/what.html
What Else Do Universities
Look For?
 Volunteerism
 Leadership Ability
 Special Talents
 High Test Scores
 High Class Rank
 Awards / Recognitions
Annual College Costs
 University of
California (UC)
 Cal State
Universities (CSU)
 Tuition: $8,373
 Tuition: $4,662
 Campus fees: $1,898
 Books: $1,628
 Books: $1,750
 Housing: $9,082
 Housing: $10,900
 Total Annual Cost:
 Total Annual Cost:
$22,921
$15,372
Annual College Costs: Continued
 Private
 Community
Universities
(USC)
Colleges
 Tuition: $39,274
 Tuition: $312
 Books: $1,500
 Books: $1,200
 Housing: $11,458
 Housing: not
 Total Annual Cost:
available
 Total Annual Cost:
$1,512
$52,232
Financial Aid (Federal & State)
Student apply for state and federal financial aid
between January 2- March 2 of senior year
Students may apply for scholarships in the 11th and
12th grades and throughout years in college
FAFSA is the primarily application used to apply for
financial aid for multiple universities
Students may qualify for grants, loans, work study,
and/or loans for parents
Federal Financial Aid
Federal Grants (Pell Grant) is free financial aidMaximum Pell Grant is currently $5,350
Stafford Student Loans: Subsidized
1. Fixed rate loans
2. No repayment required until after college
3. Student only owes the amount borrowed
PLUS Loans: Loan for Parents to help pay for
college costs
1. Fixed rate
2. Payments start right away
3. Flexible repayment options
State Aid: Cal Grant Program
Cal Grant A-Used for tuition and fees at public and private colleges as
well as some private career colleges. At CSU and UC schools, this Cal Grant
covers system wide fees up to $3,354 and $7,788, respectively. If you are
attending a private college, it pays up to $9,708 toward tuition and fees. To get
this Cal Grant, you need to be working toward a two-year or four-year degree.
Cal Grant B- Provides low-income students with a living allowance and
assistance with tuition and fees. Most first-year students receive an allowance of
up to $1,551 for books and living expenses.
Cal Grant C-Helps pay for tuition and training costs at occupational or
career technical schools. This $576 award is for books, tools and equipment.
You may also receive up to an additional $2,592 for tuition at a school other
than a California Community College.
State Aid: Competitive Grants
Cal Grant A Competitive Awards: For students with a
minimum 3.0 GPA who are from low-and middle-income families. These
awards help pay tuition and fees at qualifying schools with academic
programs that are at least two years in length.
Cal Grant B Competitive Awards: For students with a
minimum 2.0 GPA who are from disadvantaged and low-income families.
These awards can be used for tuition, fees and access costs at qualifying
schools whose programs are at least one year in length. If you get a Cal Grant
B Competitive Award it can only be used for access costs in the first year.
Thank You for Attending
College Night!
QUESTIONS??
For more Information Contact:
Gustavo Oceguera
951-372-7144
Gustavo.oceguera@rcc.edu