1. Welcome to College Information Night

2. A-G Requirements 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 - Electives - 1 year required

3. 217 Opportunities for College In CA!
9 UC’s
23 CSU’s
75 Private/Independent Colleges
110 California Community Colleges

4. University of California
Berkley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
Riverside
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz

5. Admission to UC is a Two-Step Process
Step 1: Eligibility
Subject requirement: “a-g” courses
Examination requirement: SAT Reasoning/ACT & SAT Subject Tests
Scholarship requirement: is the combination of GPA and standardized test scores you must attain
Step 2: Selection
Comprehensive Review allows campuses to look more deeply into the application and to use all the information provided by the student to make the best possible admission decision
“A-G” Requirements
Examination Requirements
SAT Reasoning Test and 2 SAT Subject Tests
GPA
Honors/AP Courses
Challenging curriculum
Personal Statement
2 short essays
Extra Curricular Activities
Outstanding accomplishments

6. UC Requirements UC’s use the UC Eligibility Index
UC Score using the SAT:
Critical Reading + Math + Writing + Subject Test 1 + Subject Test 2 = Total UC Score
UC Score using the ACT:
(Math + Reading + Science) x English/Writing + Subject Test 1 + Subject Test 2 = Total UC Score

7. UC Eligibility Index Minimum GPA = 3.0
A-G GPA
3.00 – 3.04
3.05 – 3.09
3.10 – 3.14
3.15 – 3.19
3.20 – 3.24
3.25 – 3.29
3.30 – 3.34
3.35 – 3.39
3.40 – 3.44
3.45 & above
UC Score Total
223
210
198
187
175
165
157
152
147
143

8. UC Score
If the student’s UC Score meets or exceeds the minimum score shown for his/her GPA, then the student is eligible for admission.

9. UC Averages for 2008-2009 UC’s had a total of 95,611 applicants
Admitted 76,842 (80%)
36,763 (48%) planned to enroll
All campuses combined
3.79 GPA
1769 SAT Reasoning score
25.2 ACT score

10. UC Averages for 2008-2009 Berkley – GPA 4.18, SAT 2035, ACT 29
UCLA – GPA 4.15, SAT 2003, ACT 29
UCSB – GPA 3.94, SAT 1855, ACT 27
UCR – GPA 3.58, SAT 1656, ACT 23

11. California State Universities
Cal Maritime
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
CSU Bakersfield
CSU Channel Islands
CSU Chico
CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU East Bay
CSU Fresno
CSU Long Beach
CSU Los Angeles
CSU Monterey Bay
CSU Northridge
CSU Sacramento
CSU San Bernardino
CSU San Marcos
CSU Stanislaus
Humboldt State University
Sacramento State University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Sonoma State University

12. CSU Requirements Minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher of A-G courses
Minimum Eligibility Index of 2900 using the SAT or 694 using the ACT.
Eligibility Index using SAT:
SAT (scores in math and critical reading) + (800 x GPA)
Example: (800 x 2.5 GPA) = 3000
This meets the minimum requirement

13. CSU Requirements cont’d
Eligibility Index using ACT:
(10 x ACT composite score without the writing score) + (200 x GPA)
Example: (10 x 21) + (200 x 2.5 GPA) = 710
This meets the minimum requirement

14. Private/Independent Colleges (some examples)
Asuza Pacific University
California Institute of Technology
California Lutheran University
Chapman University
Dominican University
Fresno Pacific University
Loyola Marymount University
Occidental College
Pepperdine University
Santa Clara University
Stanford University
University of La Verne
University of Redlands
University of San Diego
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
Westmont College
Whittier College
Woodbury University

15. Private/Independent Colleges
Students can request these applications
at (345 colleges)
Deadlines and Fees vary
Entrance Requirements vary
Letters of recommendation are often
required (2 week notice)
Require SAT’s or ACT test scores

16. Community Colleges Ventura College Oxnard College Moorpark College
Santa Barbara Community College

17. Community College Requirements
Requirement is 18 yrs old or high school
diploma.
Apply sometime in April/May of senior year
Transfer Programs

18. Why Community College 2nd chance to get into your first
choice university
Not sure about your MAJOR
Maturity reasons
Financial reasons
Not ready to move out of the nest

19. Community College TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Complete 60 transferable units then,
transfer to 4-year university
Community Colleges have contracts
with many universities-guaranteed
admissions
After completion can earn a community
college degree (AA Degree)

20. What do 4 Year Colleges Consider?
Primary Factors
Rigor of Academic Courses
Academic Performance/Grades
College Admissions Test Scores
Additional Factors
Extracurricular Activities
Essay(s)
Letters of Recommendation
Demonstrated Interest

21. College Admissions Testing
SAT
Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Subjects Covered: Critical Reading, Math, Writing (includes the Essay), Experimental (unscored)
Science: not included
Math: accounts for 1/3 of overall score. Topics Covered: Arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and algebra II
Scoring: Total score out of 2400.
ACT
Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes
Subjects Covered: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (optional)
Science: (analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic content, and problem solving)
Math: accounts for 1/4 of overall score. Topics Covered: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
Scoring: Total composite score of 1-36

22. SAT Subject Tests
Required for UC’s and recommended for some private universities
Two subject tests in two different subject areas: history, literature, math (level 2 only), science or language other than English

23. What Colleges are Right for You?
What to consider
Size and diversity of student body
Location
Academic programs (majors)
Campus life – athletics, activities, housing
Graduation and retention rates
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

24. Visit Campuses Take a campus tour Speak with an admissions counselor
Ask about financial aid opportunities
Sit in on a class of interest
Read the student newspaper
Talk to students and faculty
Tour the student housing

25. NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards
Division I
16 core courses are required
4 years of English
3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)
1 additional year of English, math or natural/physical science
2 years of social science
4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)

26. NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards Continued
Division II
14 core courses are required
3 years of English
2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab)
2 additional year of English, math or natural/physical science
2 years of social science
3 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy)

27. NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards Continued
Test Scores and GPA
Division I has a sliding scale for test score and GPA
Division II has a minimum SAT score requirement of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68 and a 2.0 minimum
The SAT writing section score is not used

28. Freshman Timeline
Attend Back-to School Night to find out the requirements in all classes.
Begin to review college entrance requirements.
Develop a “Student Planner” on CSU Mentor, or another source to maintain an academic portfolio of courses, college admission requirements, SAT, SAT-II, and ACT test dates.
Participate in school activities. Find out about activities, sports and clubs available in high school and be sure to get involved!

29. Sophomore Timeline
Continue to participate in academic enrichment programs, special summer workshops and camps offered by different college campuses in music, science, engineering, writing, filmmaking, theater, language, and other subjects.
Apply for California Scholarship Federation (CSF) membership if you qualify.
PSAT test administered in October. All SBHS students take this test.
Update your “Student Planner” with completed courses from 9th grade and input 10th grade classes.
Take virtual campus tours of any college campuses of interest, and check out campus web pages. Talk to college campuses and ask the guides about their college experiences.

30. Junior Timeline
Meet with Counselor to make sure you are on track to take the necessary classes to meet the requirements for the US, CSU, or Private school’s admission.
Maintain your “A’s” and “B’s”, which are extremely important during your junior year of high school. Gear up for mid-year finals- junior year grades are crucial.
Update your “Student Planner” with completed courses from the 10th grade classes.
Fill out your “Brag Sheet”.
Attend college and university night programs and visit with campus outreach representatives when they visit our campus.
Visit College Campuses
Take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) in October. This is a practice exam for the SAT I. SBHS juniors all take this exam in the middle of October-no registration is necessary.
Prepare for the SAT I or ACT
Register for SAT in February, and March. Take SAT Reasoning in April and in May. Take the SAT Subject Tests in June.

31. Senior Timeline
Review class schedules with high school counselor to ensure that college preparatory requirements are being satisfied.
Early September: Register for the SAT or ACT. The high school counselor will have forms and information about fee waivers for those who qualify.
Update the CSU “Student Planner” with 11th grade completed courses and input 12th grade classes. Continue to questions to college campus representatives.
October: Begin the application process on line.
Attend college and university night programs and open houses. Attend information meeting when a certain college is on campus.
November 1-30th: apply to colleges. Some campuses may continue to accept application after November 30th.

32. Senior Timeline Cont’d
January: complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. It provides financial aid opportunities and eligibility information and can calculate an estimated financial aid package.
Frequently check with high school counselor for scholarships awarded by schools, local companies, and community groups. Search for this information in the counselor’s office and Internet.
March and April: If required, take the English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level Math (ELM) exam at a CSU campus. A passing score in EPT or ELM is required.
May: Take AP Exams. Have your scores sent to your final-choice college.
Send thank-you notes to teachers who wrote recommendations.
June: have your final transcripts sent to your college.
July: Notify the financial aid office of your college about any scholarships you’ve been offered.

33. EXPLORE Created by the ACT Tests on: English Mathematics Reading
Usage/Mechanics – punctuation, grammar and usage, and sentence structure
Rhetorical Skills – your understanding of the use of strategy, organization and style in writing
Mathematics
Reading
Science

34. EXPLORE Your Scores 1 is the lowest score you can receive
25 is the highest score you can receive
Norms – percentage of students scoring at or below your level.
For example: Billy’s report shows a 73% next to his English score. This means that he scored as high as or higher than 73% of students in that comparison group who too EXPLORE

35. The Princeton Review