COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS: CSU AND UC
REQUIREMENTS
- 4 years of College Preparatory English
- 3 years of College Preparatory Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra)
- 2 years of College Prep Foreign Language
- 2 years of College Prep History (1 year World, 1 year US History)
- 2 years of College Prep Laboratory Science (1 year biological, 1 year physical)
- 1 year of College Prep Visual and Performing Arts
- 1 year of College Preparatory Elective
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR CSU's: OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR UC's: NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30
PERSONAL STATEMENT: UC's REQUIRE IT!!
- Proof Read
- 2 pages--use a clear font (times new roman or arial)
- Show leadership qualities
- Address academics
- Show initiative
- Show going beyond requirements
POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A COLLEGE
- Academic Programs
- Quality of Program
- Selectivity
- Chances of Admission
- Costs
- Financial Aide
- Living Conditions
- Commuters vs Residents
- Location
- Campus Safety
- School Size
- Rural, Suburban or Urban
- Curriculum
- Graduation Rates
- Faculty
- Ethnic Diversity
- Advanced Placement
- Honors Program
- Computers Required?
IMPORTANT DATES
| January |
Fill out FAFSA form--either online or actual form |
| March |
Deadline for Cal Grants. Determine if you need to take the English Placement Test or Entry Level Math at a CSU campus
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| May |
Take the AP Exam for any advanced placement subject you have taken
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TESTING
| SAT I |
ACT |
SAT II |
| 50% Verbal Reasoning |
25% English |
Subject area tests--it is a good idea to take the test right after completing the related class |
| 50% Math Reasoning |
25% Math |
| Analogies |
25% Reading |
| Math Grids |
25% Science Reasoning |
Most colleges will not accept results from SAT's and ACT after December |
| Penalty for incorrect answers |
Curriculum Base |
| No career interest inventory |
No Math Grids |
CSU's--look at best individual scores |
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No penalty for incorrect answers |
| No penalty for incorrect answers |
UC's--look at the best sitting |
| Career interest inventory |
TO DO LIST--SENIOR YEAR
- Register to take the October ACT
- Register to take the November SAT
- Register to take the December/January SAT II
- Request financial aid forms, PROFILE and FAFSA
- January--complete the FAFSA-accessible through CSUMentor
- Review Application Deadlines
- Request letters of recommendations from Teachers and Counselors at least 3 weeks prior to your deadline
- To help in selecting a college make a matrix of the 6 most important things to you in a college by 6 colleges you are interested in.
USEFUL WEBSITES
http://www.csumentor.com CSU Requirements
http://www.ucop.edu/pathways UC Requirements
http://www.collegeboard.com Register for SAT
http://www.collegelink.com College Search, Essays
http://www.review.com Apply online, College Search
http://www.usnews.com College Search and Virtual Tours
http://www.nrccua.org Planning Resources
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Fill out and apply for the FAFSA Online
http://www.californiacolleges.edu California Colleges
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