1. FALL 2011

2. Impacted Campuses for Freshman  May require higher index: Chico Fresno Fullerton Humboldt Long Beach Los Angeles Northridge Pomona Sacramento San Bernardino  http://www.calstate.edu/sas/impaction-campus-info.shtml San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo San Marcos Sonoma

3. CSU Mentor.edu  Apply to CSU campuses  October 1- November 30  Locate your EAP results  $55 application fee  Fee waiver available for up to 4 applications

4. Admission Requirements: A-G Courses A. U.S. History or U.S. History and Government, and Social Science B. English C. Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra ll) D. Science with Lab (Two from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics) E. Language other than English (two years of same language) F. Visual and Performing Arts (A single yearlong approved course) G. Electives 2 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year

5. How to Calculate Your CSU GPA  A-G classes ONLY  10th, 11th, 12th grades  Weighted  Honors/AP credits (up to 8 points)

6. College Entrance Tests & Scores  The CSU accepts the SAT I Reasoning Test or ACT.  CSU Mentor SAT school code – 3594.  CSU only looks at Critical Reading and Math portion of SAT I Reasoning Test.  If multiple score reports, the highest score earned in each single sub score of the examination is used. Example:  1st time: 500 M + 600 CR= 1100  2nd time: 550 M + 550 CR= 1100  CSU total = 550 M + 600 CR= 1150

7. Eligibility Index – CA residents/CA HS graduate (*Minimum 2.00 GPA required) GPAACTSATGPAACTSAT 2.95115402.4521940 2.90125802.4022980 2.85136202.35231020 2.80146602.30241060 2.75157002.25251100 2.70167402.20261140 2.65177802.15271180 2.60188202.10281220 2.55198602.05291260 2.50209002.00301300

8.  CSU Mentor Application – 11/30/11  SAT/ACT Testing – December 2011  Application Fee Payment – 12/15/11  Application Updates – 2/15/12  Enrollment Confirmation Deposit ($100) – 5/1/12  EPT/ELM test date – 5/5/12  Orientation Reservation – 7/5/12  Mandatory for First Time Freshmen  Final Transcript & Test Scores – 7/13/12  Graduation Date & Official Signature Fall 2012 Deadlines Fall 2012 Deadlines

9. Cost & Financial Aid  Registration fees (2011-12) (subject to change)  Undergraduate: $6,098.10 (3 quarters)  Non-resident fees: $248.00 per unit  Average gift aid award - $6,994.00  FAFSA and GPA Verification due March 2, 2012  Scholarships are available:  For 2012-13, apply January 2012  www.calstatela.edu/univ/finaid/scholar.htm

10. Early Assessment Program Preparing for College-Level English and Mathematics

11. The California State University (CSU) system has designed a tool whereby ONLY high school JUNIORS can assess whether they are prepared for college.

13.  Save up to $12,036 dollars  Start in college level classes  Save time at the University  Be a better prepared student  More likely to GRADUATE from the University

14.  Only 15 extra questions in math and 15 extra questions in English (The English portion of the test also includes an essay taken in March) The Test  California is the ONLY state that offers this FREE college-readiness assessment

15. Answer Document EAP Snapshot

16. r 11 th grade Status Report

17.  Ready Exempt from the CSU placement examination in mathematics or English  Conditionally Ready ( math only ) Exempt from the CSU math placement upon satisfactory completion of a senior year math experience  Not Yet Demonstrating Readiness Must demonstrate readiness through the SAT, ACT, AP tests, community college course work, or CSU placement tests or enter remedial (developmental) classes

18.  The Senior Year Math Experience For Conditionally Ready Students  Completing a math course that has Algebra II as a prerequisite or AP Physics with a grade of “C” or better. *Note: A “ C- ” does not fulfill the requirement.

19.  SAT Critical Reading:500 or above  SAT Writing Skills:680 or above  ACT English test:22 or above  AP English: 3 or above  A “C” or better in a community college English course that satisfies the general education requirement in English composition (English 1A).  A status of READY on the CSU’s Early Assessment in English  A passing score on the CSU’s English Placement Test (EPT)

20.  SAT Reasoning Test :550 or above  SAT Subject Test (IC or IIC):550 or above  ACT Mathematics test:23 or above  AP Calculus or Statistics:3 or above  A “C” or better in a community college mathematics course that satisfies the quantitative reasoning requirement (GE requirement B-4).  A status of READY (or CONDITIONALLY READY) on the CSU’s Early Assessment in Mathematics  A passing score on the CSU’s Entry Level Mathematics examination (ELM)

21.  March: Students sit for the EAP English essay. The essay may be administered on multiple days at any school site.  April: Students take the CST + EAP.  Summer: ETS scores the exams.  August: ETS delivers EAP results to district offices.  EAP district roster, with students grouped by school  2 copies of STAR student reports  STAR student CD-ROM  Transcript labels do NOT include EAP results  Then: Districts mail STAR student reports to students’ homes. One copy stays in students’ files at school. Released results are matched to applications in CSUMentor and available for online look-up.

22.  SENIORS CAN CHECK THEIR EAP STATUS ONLINE  WWW.CALSTATE.EDU/EAP/RESULTS  Use your CSU Mentor username and password to log in.

23. Contact information: EAP Coordinator Adolfo Mata amata@cslanet.calstatela.edu (323) 343-3130 EAP Website – www.calstate.edu/eapwww.calstate.edu/eap Marjani Chidinma CSULA Recruitment Specialist (323) 343-3388 mchidinma@CSLANET.CALSTATELA.EDU

24. Thank you and Good Luck! Cal State L.A. Office of Admissions and Recruitment (323) 343-3839