1. Mrs. Heller College & Career Counselor

2. College Admissions College Admission Requirements # of Years REQUIRED RECOMMENDED A. History / Social Science 2 Years 3 Years (U.S. History, World History, Government) B. English 4 Years (Composition and Literature) C. Mathematics 3 Years 4 Years (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) D. Laboratory Science 2 Years 3 - 4 Years (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) E. Language Other Than English 2 Years 3 - 4 Years (Spanish, French, Etc.) F. Visual and Performing Arts 1 Year (Drama, Instrument) G. College Prepatory Elective 1 Year

3. Graduating from West High School West High School Requirements # of Years REQUIRED College Admissions RECOMMENDED A. History / Social Science 3 Years (U.S. History, World History, Government) B. English 4 Years 4 Years 4 Years (Composition and Literature) C. Mathematics 2 Years 4 Years (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) D. Laboratory Science 2 Years 3 - 4 Years (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) E. Language Other Than English 1 Year of a Language or 1 of Fine Arts 3 - 4 Years (Spanish, French, Etc.) F. Visual and Performing Arts See Above 1 Year 1 Year (Drama, Instrument) G. College Prepatory Elective 75 Elective Credits 2 Years PE 1 Semester Health 1 Year 1 Year

4. The Four Divisions of Higher Ed  Community Colleges – 112 Campuses  California State University – 23 Campuses  University of California – 10 Campuses, but only 9 offer undergraduate degrees  Private Colleges & Universities – 100+ Campuses

5. Community Colleges  Offer 2-year degrees AA, AS AA, AS  Offer Transfer Agreements IGETC, TAG’s IGETC, TAG’s  Offer Trader Certificates Mechanics, Cosmetology Mechanics, Cosmetology  Entrance Requirements: Must be 18 years old OR have a High School Diploma Must be 18 years old OR have a High School Diploma

6. California State University (CSU’s)  A minimum 2.0 GPA  A-G Requirements  SAT Reasoning Exam (or ACT Test)

7. University of California (UC’s)   A minimum 3.0 GPA   A-G Requirements   SAT Reasoning Exam, or ACT   SAT II Subject Exam Not required for college admission, but some Majors want it, check the college.   Personal Statement

8. Private Colleges  Completely tailored to the college…..

9. College Bound? Stay Competitive  Colleges look at: Rigor of academics Rigor of academics APAP HonorsHonors College ClassesCollege Classes Involvement in activities Involvement in activities Leadership Leadership Build Your BrandBuild Your Brand Test Scores Test Scores

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