English 40 credits World History (10th) 10 credits U. S. History (11th) 10 credits Government (12th) 05 credits Economics (12th) 05 credits Life Science 10 credits Physical Science 10 credits *Mathematics 20 credits Physical Education 20 credits Fine Arts/Foreign Lang. 10 credits Electives 70 credits ---------------------------------------------------------- Total 210 credits
CAHSEE Exam (Math/English) Completion of Algebra 1
COURSES
Minimum Requirements of College Preparatory classes
A. History/Social Science
2 years: World History, U.S. History/Government
B. English
4 years: College Prep English
C. Math
3 Years of college prep math. 4 years is highly recommended. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II
D. Laboratory Science
2 years of lab science. 3 years of lab science is recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
E. Language other than English
2 years same language*; 3 years is recommended.
F.Visual/Performing Arts
1 year of college prep course from Art, Music, or Theater.
G. College Preparatory Elective
1 year of college prep electives
Test Requirements
SAT or ACT
* Students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption.
Grades (C’s or higher) Math (Algebra II or higher) Foreign Language (at least two years of the same language) Visual Performing Arts (Fine Arts)- 1 year! Tests- SAT/ ACT College readiness will open the door to various financial opportunities. (Algebra II)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
Number of Campuses
110 campuses
23 CSU campuses
10 UC Campuses
76+ institutions
COSTS Fees or Tuition (Room & Board Exclude d)
Currently, $36/unit a semester for California residents, no cap. ($936 /year for 12 units a semester)
Approximately $6, 806 per year, plus books & supplies , room and board.
Approximately $11,285 per year, plus books, & supplies, Room & Board.
Tuition at Stanford is $40,050’; Tuition at USC is $42,162 (examples)
NATURE OF PROGRAM
Two-year college 1) Career & job entry majors 2) Transferable courses 3) A.A. and A.S. degrees 4) Vocational Certificates
Four-year school with graduate programs (Teaching-Practical Focus) 1) Various undergraduate programs 2) Pre-professional majors 3) Bachelor Degree (BA & BS) 4) MA & MS some Doctoral Degrees 5) Teaching Credential
Four-year school with Graduate programs (Research & Theory) 1) Various majors 2) Pre-professional programs 3) Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) 4) Masters Degree (MA/MS) 5) Doctoral, Professional Degrees 6) Teaching credentials
Two & four-year schools. Various majors & academic programs are offered at each campus. They range from highly specialized to liberal studies.
FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS
No subject requirement. Can be high school graduate or 18 years of age.
A – G Requirements Below a 3.0 requires SAT or ACT
A – G Requirements A minimum of 3.0GPA in A-G Requirements
Prefer students to have met the UC subject requirement pattern,
REQUIRED EXAMS
English and/or Math Placement exam.
SAT/ACT test
SAT or ACT Test
Check the college catalog for specific test requirements.
Interest inventory/career assessments Life After high School (options) College admissions information Be better prepared College Search College Application List Senior Survey Scholarship
tracking
Location!!!!!!! Major/Program
courses offered in specific major(s)
Visit campus
housing size What’s available on campus
Explore the city/town Distance/travel from home Cost/affordability
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
Responses to your two prompts must be a maximum of 1,000 words total.
Allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words.
SAT Test Code 3594
Chico Fresno Fullerton Humboldt Long Beach Los Angeles Northridge Pomona
Sacramento San Diego San Bernardino San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo San Marcos Sonoma
Bakersfield Channel Islands Dominguez Hills East Bay
Maritime Monterey Bay Stanislaus
The goals of Early Start are to better prepare students math and English before their first semester, improving their chances of completing a college degree. Early Start is require for incoming students who have not fulfilled Entry Level Math and/or English Placement Test program takes place the summer before they start college CSU campuses will inform students how and where to sign up for Early Start Courses which fulfill Early Start will be available at every CSU campus, at a few community colleges, and online. Financial aid will be available for those who demonstrate need. For more information, visit www.csusuccess.org/earlystart.
Academy of Art University, San Francisco Alliant International University, San Diego Allied American University, Laguna Hills (Online) American Heritage University of Southern California, San Bernardino, California American Jewish University, Los Angeles American Sports University, San Bernardino Anaheim University, Anaheim (Online) Antioch University, Culver City Apollos University, Huntington Beach (Online) Argosy University, Alameda Art Center College of Design, Pasadena The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, San Francisco Azusa Pacific University, Azusa Berean Bible College, Poway Biola University, La Mirada Brandman University, Irvine Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara California Baptist University, Riverside California Coast University, Santa Ana California College of the Arts, San Francisco California College San Diego (CCSD), San Diego California Desert Trial Academy College of Law, Indio[1] California Institute of the Arts, Valencia California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California InterContinental University, Diamond Bar (Online) International Technological University, San Jose, California California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks California Miramar University (formerly Pacific Western University), San Diego California National University, Northridge California Pacific University, Escondido California South Bay University, Sunnyvale California Southern Law School, Riverside California Southern University, Santa Ana (online) California Takshila University, Santa Clara California University of Management and Technology, San Jose
California University of Management and Sciences, Anaheim[2] Capital Bible College, Sacramento CapStone University, Pasadena (online) Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley Campus, Mountain View Chapman University, Orange Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles Claremont Colleges, Claremont Claremont McKenna College Harvey Mudd College Pitzer College Pomona College Scripps College Claremont Graduate University Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences Cogswell College, Sunnyvale Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana Concordia University Irvine, Irvine Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena Dominican University of California, San Rafael Design Institute of San Diego[3] Epic Bible College (formerly Trinity Life Bible College), Sacramento Fresno Pacific University, Fresno Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena Golden Gate University, San Francisco Herguan University, Sunnyvale Holy Names University, Oakland Hope International University, Fullerton Hult International Business School, San Francisco Humphreys College, Stockton ICDC College, Culver City Imago Dei College, Oak Glen John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill John Paul the Great Catholic University, San Diego Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach La Sierra University, Riverside Life Pacific College, San Dimas Lincoln University, Oakland
UC Campuses www.universityofcalifornia.edu CSU Campuses www.csumentor.edu Private/Independent Schools www.commonapp.org (not all colleges use the common app.) May require letters of recommendation
Out of State (go to school website/Apply)
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www.actstudent.org
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Don’t miss important deadlines-they can cost you your admissions status
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this is how your school will communicate with you
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Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays
Can Start Applying in the SPRING 2013 www.cccco.edu www.cccapply.org It’s a common application, most campuses use it but not all. English & Math Assessment tests
-Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
www.collegeboard (go to “Pay for College”)
www.fastweb.com www.tuitionfundingsources.com www.claytonvalley.org Click on Offices and go to “Guidance” Scholarships Meet with Mrs. Edwards
Senior Brunch –March 11, 2014 Senior Ball – Saturday-May 10, 2014 Senior Awards Dessert -by invitation Thursday, May 15, 2014 - CVCHS MU Graduation - May 29, 2014
any questions email….. senioractivities@claytonvalley.org