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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

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…

San Diego UC/CSU Campus Stats San Diego State University (SDSU) Over 50% of incoming freshmen in 2010 had a GPA of 3.78 or higher. Avg. SAT: Avg. ACT: University of California- San Diego (UCSD) 80% of incoming freshmen in 2010 had GPA of 3.8 or higher. Avg. SAT:1773 Avg. ACT: 25.4

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

Financial Aid and Scholarships

FAFSA Research Talk to Counselor Visit website Scholarships (merit, need, or athletic based) Grants Writing and Art Contests Scholarships GPA Verification

Career Search

CPA Career Support Explore college majors/subjects that match career search Research industries/careers online

Junior Year in Review Maintain A-G requirements Join clubs or sports at your school Research Colleges Strive for A’s and B’s. Volunteer Research Scholarships Visit Colleges

Meet with your College Peer Advisor (CPA)! Call the Cal-SOAP office at Visit the Cal-SOAP website at for information and current events for high school students!