Ms. April GeltchCJUSD Librarian
October 28, 2009
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University of California (UC)
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/subject_reqs.html
California State University (CSU)
http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/subjects.asp
California Community Colleges
http://www.californiacolleges.edu/admissions/california-community-colleges/admission-requirements.asp
Private Universities
http://highschoolace.com/ace/colleges-1.cfm
Path Towards Admission
Fulfill Subject Coursework (A-G)
Meet Scholarship Requirements
Complete Application Form
Pay admission fee for each university
•ELC Possibility
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Students must complete the minimum coursework with a minimum of a “C” grade for each course.
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-College Preparatory Electives (1 year required)
SAT Reasoning Test
*Highest total reading, math, and writing score on general SAT Reasoning Test for a single test date
*Two SAT Subject Tests
(Reading+ Math+ Writing + Subject 1+ Subject 2= Total Score)
ACT Exam
*Highest total math, reading, science, English/Writing Score for a single test date
*Two SAT Subject Tests
(Math + Reading + Science x .0667) + English Writing + Subject Test 1 + Subject Test 2=Total Score)
SAT Conversion
*3.0 minimum GPA – 223 total for all exams
470 minimum average for each section
*3.4 minimum GPA-out of state residents- 147 total for all exams
380 minimum average for each section
ACT Conversion
*3.0 minimum GPA-223 total for all exams
20 minimum average for each section
*3.4 minimum GPA-out of state residents-147 total for all exams
15 minimum average for each section
SAT Reasoning & Subject Exams (take subject tests if first time)
December 5, 2009
Registration
November 12, 2009
Stand By: Arrive no later than 7:45 AM on test date with registration form completed + testing fee + standby fee
ACT Exams
December 12, 2009
Registration
November 6, 2009
Late Registration
November 7-20, 2009
Stand By: Arrive no later than 7:45 AM on test date with registration form completed + testing fee + standby fee
GPA > 3.0
Student may be admitted to UC if individual graduates in the top 4% of the high school graduating class
Student must complete the at least the following by end of junior year
-1 year History/Social Science
-3 years English -2 years
Mathematics -1 year Lab
Science-1 year Language
Other Than English-3 years –Visual &
Performing Arts and/or Electives
Report SAT or ACT Test Results-no later than December 2009
Provide reliable email address
Complete Personal Statement
*answer 2 prompts
*complete no more than 1000 words
•Pay Application Fees
•Apply for Scholarships (optional)
Receive an email admissions office received application 4-5 weeks after applying
Receive a provisional/conditional acceptance letter between March 1-March 31, 2010
Meet following requirements before final admission
-send SAT/ACT scores to campus no later than December 2009
-submit official high school transcripts no later than July 15, 2010
-send any other documentation upon request
-course & grade requirements must be met or acceptance is revoked
Path Towards Admission
Fulfill Subject Coursework (A-G)
Meet Scholarship Requirements
Complete Application Form
Pay admission fee for each school
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CSU3
.0 GPA qualifies for admission CA residents (3.61 non-residents) regardless of college examination scores
Fulfill A-G Requirements (mentioned in earlier slide)
SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
Meet Scholarship Eligibility Index if GPA is below stated requirement
Complete Application Form by November 30, 2009
Pay application fee for each school by November 30, 2009
UCM
inimum of 3.0 GPA for California Residents
Fulfill A-G Requirements
(mentioned in earlier slide)
SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam & 2 SAT Subject Exams
Meet Scholarship Eligibility Index
Complete Application Form & Personal Statement by November 30, 2009
Pay Application fee for each school by November 30, 2009
ELAC Possibility
SAT EXAM
Multiply GPA by 800
Add SAT Scores for Critical Reading & Math
SAT Writing Score-not included
May include best individual scores
GPA + SAT Reading + SAT Math = 2900 minimum for CA residents, 3502 minimum non-state residents
ACT EXAM
Multiply GPA by 200
Multiply ACT composite score by 10
ACT Writing Score is not included
GPA +ACT composite score=694 minimum for CA residents, 842 minimum non-state residents
Check for email confirmation from CSU Mentor, paper application will take 4-6 weeks
Receive a provisional/conditional acceptance letter between February 1-April 1, 2010 for Fall 2010
Meet following requirements before final admission
-Send high school transcripts upon request
-Submit SAT/ACT scores to CSU campus no later than December 2009
-Submit all other paperwork upon requests
-Complete all remaining high school courses & A-G requirements. Each grade must be a “C” or higher.
-Take ELM (Math) & EPT (English) placement tests no later than June 19, 2010
The admissions guidelines will generally be similar to UC & CSU Universities
- 3.0 or higher GPA
-SAT or ACT exams
-Application & Fees
-Possible recommendation letters
Look at school of interest of specific requirements
Helpful Websites
*Cappex-College Search Made Easy http://www.cappex.com/
*High School Ace College Directory http://highschoolace.com/ace/colleges-1.cfm
Students often attend community colleges for additional academic preparation, skills training, and/or financial reasons
Students must meet at least one of the following requirements for admission
-18 years old
-high school graduate
-earned GEDO
ften get first priority on transferring to four year university as long as academic requirements are fulfilled
Additional information is available at http://www.cccco.edu/CommunityColleges/tabid/830/Default.aspx
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http://www.chaffey.edu/
http://www.craftonhills.edu/
http://www.valleycollege.edu/
http://www.rcc.edu/district/index.cfmhttp://www.vvc.edu/
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