Introduction to Cal-SOAP
Four Ways to Meet with your CPA: Presentations Small Group Meetings One-on-One Meetings Lunch Time
Why is College Important?
Make-or-Break Criteria We provide information about: Postsecondary Education Cal-SOAP can help you understand Admission Tests (SAT & ACT) A-G Requirements Financial Aid and Scholarships Career Exploration College Admission Requirements
We Can Help You Understand…
The California College System
Suggested GPA: Campuses A-G Requirements Tuition, Books, Transportation, Room and Board: $26,000 SAT/ACT Score California State University
Suggested GPA: Campuses A-G Requirements Tuition, Books, Room and Board, etc. : $30,000 SAT/ACT Scores EssayActivities University of California
California College Systems Continued Private Universities Many Campuses Costs Vary University of San Diego, USC, Stanford… CA Community Colleges 110 Campuses Associate’s Degrees and Transfers, ~$2,000/year Grossmont, Southwestern, Mesa…. Vocational and Technical Schools Degrees/Certificates and Costs Vary Paul Mitchell School, Art Institute of San Diego…
The A-G Requirements
A-G Requirements
Admissions Tests
Required Admissions Tests SAT : General exam with 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Use for CSU, UC, and almost all private universities ACT: General reasoning exam with 5 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing Use for CSU, UC, and almost all private universities Notes: Community Colleges do not require ACT or SAT tests
Career Search
CPA Career Support Explore college majors/subjects that match career search Research industries/careers online
Freshmen Year in Review Maintain A-G requirements Join clubs or sports at your school Pass Algebra I before 10 th grade. Strive for A’s and B’s. Volunteer
Meet with your College Peer Advisor (CPA) on campus either by appointment or walk-in if you need help with anything college or career related. Call the Cal-SOAP office at Visit the Cal-SOAP website at for information and current events for high school students!