2. UC System CSU System CCC System FAFSA

3.  Start a College file  Research & visit colleges Physically / Virtually  Prepare and take Standardized tests SAT / ACT  Become a well-rounded student Volunteer, internships, summer job, travel, etc.  Discuss College financial options with your family Ex: Loans

4.  The best college for you is the one that has the program of study that matches your interest… This website can help you ↓ http://www2.assist.org/exploring-majors/Welcome.do  Supplies academic rigor to match your aptitude and preparation.  Makes you feel you belong there.

5. What are Colleges looking for? Admission Officers want to know: How have you taken advantage of the academic opportunities offered by your High School, and what will you bring to their campus. Comprehensive Evaluation:  Rigor of classes over 4 years  GPA/Transcript  Personal Statement (UC’s)  SAT or ACT scores  Extra-Curricular Activities/Community Service Holistic Review:  “Applicants are assessed in terms of the full range of their academic and personal achievements, viewed in the context of the opportunities and challenges each has encountered.”

6. 9 UC Comprehensive Review (14 areas) 1. Grade-Point Average 2.Test Scores 3. Performance in and number of courses beyond them minimum a-g requirements. 4. Honors Courses/AP Courses 5. Top 9% Local Context (ELC) 6. Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study 7. Academic Opportunities in Your High Schools 8. Outstanding performance in or more Academic Subject Areas 9. Achievements in Special Projects 10. Improvement in Academic Performance 11. Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards 12. Participation in Educational Preparation Programs 13. Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences 14. Geographic Location August 2014

7. The UC System Requirements for admission:  Complete A-G course requirements  SAT / ACT  Top 9% of graduating class = guaranteed spot  Application window: Now – Nov 30 th  Applications must be submitted between Nov 1 st -30 th  Complete UC Admission form at: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/  Personal Statement

8. The UC System Personal Statement: #1 Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. #2 Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Tips on Writing the Personal Statement

9. The UC System UC Davis UC Berkeley UC Irvine UCLA UC Merced UC Riverside UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz Click on the UC link to see quick facts

10. The CSU System Requirements for admission:  Complete A-G course requirements  SAT / ACT  EAP (Early Assessment Program) Entry Level Math(ELM) Entry Level Math(ELM English Placement Test (EPT)  Application window: Oct 1 st – Nov 30 th  Complete CSU Admission form at: https://secure.csumentor.edu/

11. California State University System (CSU) Humbolt Chico Sacramento Sonoma Maritime Stanislaus San Jose East Bay San Francisco Monterey Bay Fresno San Luis Obispo Northridge Channel Islands Los Angeles Pomona Dominguez Hills Bakersfield Long Beach San Diego San Marcos Fullerton The CSUs do not currently use results of the writing portion of the SAT/ACT test to determine admission; CSU only use the combination of math and critical reading scores. The CSUs do not currently use results of the writing portion of the SAT/ACT test to determine admission; CSU only use the combination of math and critical reading scores. The link below takes you to the web pages of all23 campuses. http://www.calstate.edu/search_find/campus.shtml San Bernardino

12. Dates for the SAT / ACT SAT: https://www.collegeboard.org/https://www.collegeboard.org/ ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/http://www.actstudent.org/ SAT test datesRegistration dates October 3 rd ------------------------------------------- September 3rd November 7 th ------------------------------------------ October 9 th December 5 th------------------------------------------ November 5 th ACT test datesRegistration dates October 24 th ---------------------------------------- September 18 th December 12 th ---------------------------------------- November 6 th

13. Community Colleges (EX: BC or Taft college) High school diploma or be 18 years of age to attend. Earn a 2 year degree (AA or AS) or certificate. Take lower division general education classes, improve grades, time to mature. Less expensive. No SAT or ACT required. Minimal application process. Priority Transfer Programs.  AA or AS degree with 60 transferrable units to any CSU.

14. California Community Colleges (CCC)

15. Registration for Bakersfield College/Taft College http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/counseling/index.html http://www.cccapply.org/applications/CCCApply/apply/Taft_College.html Bakersfield College Taft College Clicking on the links below will allow you to start your Community College application.

16. Tips for Seniors: Take rigorous courses. Get involved in your community. Submit all applications/paperwork on time. Research the college/university you would like to attend.

17. FAFSA Application Window: Jan 1 st – March 2 nd FAFSA Night at RHS: in January Apply for FAFSA at: https://fafsa.ed.gov/https://fafsa.ed.gov/ Apply for Dream Act: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ Scholarships: Check the Grapevine on RHS website Types of Grants: Cal Grant A= 3.0 GPA/ Associates or Bachelors Degree Cal Grant B= 2.0 GPA/ AA or BA or Certificate Cal Grant C= Vocational Programs/ AA/ Certificate

18. That’s all Folks! ! ! Questions? ? ? ? ? ?...

19. UC Davis Averages  High School GPA……..3.94  ACT Composite Score….27  SAT Critical Reading...604  SAT Mathematics……..642  SAT Writing………………614  Admit Rate………………..52.3% Back to UC Campuses

20. UC Berkeley Averages  High School GPA……..4.18  ACT Composite Score….29  SAT Critical Reading...665  SAT Mathematics……..695  SAT Writing………………674  Admit Rate………………..21.4% Back to UC Campuses

21. UC Irvine Averages  High School GPA……..3.95  ACT Composite Score….26  SAT Critical Reading...594  SAT Mathematics……..639  SAT Writing………………606  Admit Rate……………….48.5% Back to UC Campuses

22. UCLA Averages  High School GPA……..4.15  ACT Composite Score….29  SAT Critical Reading...653  SAT Mathematics……..686  SAT Writing………………664  Admit Rate………………..22.7% Back to UC Campuses

23. UC Merced Averages  High School GPA……..3.54  ACT Composite Score….23  SAT Critical Reading...537  SAT Mathematics……..577  SAT Writing………………540  Admit Rate………………...82% Back to UC Campuses

24. UC Riverside Averages  High School GPA……..3.58  ACT Composite Score….23  SAT Critical Reading...536  SAT Mathematics……..576  SAT Writing………………544  Admit Rate…………………75.1% Back to UC Campuses

25. UC San Diego Averages  High School GPA……..4.07  ACT Composite Score….28  SAT Critical Reading...630  SAT Mathematics……..671  SAT Writing………………642  Admit Rate………………..40.1% Back to UC Campuses

26. UC Santa Barbara Averages  High School GPA……..3.94  ACT Composite Score….27  SAT Critical Reading...606  SAT Mathematics……..633  SAT Writing………………616  Admit Rate………………..49.2% Back to UC Campuses

27. UC Santa Cruz Averages  High School GPA……..3.70  ACT Composite Score….25  SAT Critical Reading...583  SAT Mathematics……..602  SAT Writing………………587  Admit Rate…………………72.8% Back to UC Campuses

28. CSU Bakersfield ACT Composite Score…16-22 SAT Critical Reading...400-510 SAT Mathematics……..410-530 Back

29. CSU Maritime ACT Composite Score…19-26 SAT Critical Reading...460-580 SAT Mathematics……..500-600 Back

30. CSU Pomona ACT Composite Score…21-27 SAT Critical Reading...460-580 SAT Mathematics……..490-630 Back

31. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ACT Composite Score…25-29 SAT Critical Reading...540-640 SAT Mathematics……..580-680 Back

32. CSU Channel Islands ACT Composite Score…16-22 SAT Critical Reading...440-540 SAT Mathematics……..430-540 Back

33. CSU Chico ACT Composite Score…20-25 SAT Critical Reading...460-560 SAT Mathematics……..470-580 Back

34. CSU Dominguez Hills ACT Composite Score…15-19 SAT Critical Reading...370-470 SAT Mathematics……..380-470 Back

35. CSU East Bay ACT Composite Score…16-21 SAT Critical Reading...400-500 SAT Mathematics……..410-530 Back

36. CSU Fresno ACT Composite Score…16-22 SAT Critical Reading...400-520 SAT Mathematics……..420-540 Back

37. CSU Fullerton ACT Composite Score…18-23 SAT Critical Reading...440-520 SAT Mathematics……..420-540 Back

38. CSU Humboldt ACT Composite Score…19-25 SAT Critical Reading...460-580 SAT Mathematics……..450-570 Back

39. CSU Long Beach ACT Composite Score…18-25 SAT Critical Reading...440-560 SAT Mathematics……..460-590 Back

40. CSU Los Angeles ACT Composite Score…15-20 SAT Critical Reading...380-490 SAT Mathematics……..390-510 Back

41. CSU Monterey Bay ACT Composite Score…18-23 SAT Critical Reading...420-540 SAT Mathematics……..420-540 Back

42. CSU Northridge ACT Composite Score…16-22 SAT Critical Reading...400-520 SAT Mathematics……..410-530 Back

43. CSU Sacramento ACT Composite Score…17-23 SAT Critical Reading...410-530 SAT Mathematics……..430-540 Back

44. CSU San Bernardino ACT Composite Score…16-21 SAT Critical Reading...400-500 SAT Mathematics……..410-510 Back

45. CSU San Diego ACT Composite Score…21-26 SAT Critical Reading...480-580 SAT Mathematics……..500-610 Back

46. CSU San Francisco ACT Composite Score…19-24 SAT Critical Reading...440-560 SAT Mathematics……..450-570 Back

47. CSU San Jose ACT Composite Score…19-25 SAT Critical Reading...440-560 SAT Mathematics……..470-590 Back

48. CSU San Marcos ACT Composite Score…17-22 SAT Critical Reading...430-530 SAT Mathematics……..440-550 Back

49. CSU Sonoma ACT Composite Score…20-24 SAT Critical Reading...465-560 SAT Mathematics…….460-570 Back

50. CSU Stanislaus ACT Composite Score…17-22 SAT Critical Reading...400-510 SAT Mathematics……..410-530 Back

51. A-G Requirements University of California California State University Admission Requirements Current Admission requirements, frequently referred to as A-G, for the two California University systems are listed below. All courses must be college preparatory. A. History/Social Studies2 years required B. English4 years required C. Mathematics3 years required (4 years recommended) D. Laboratory Science2 years required (3years recommended) E. Language Other than English2 years required (3 years recommended) F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year Electives G. College Preparatory Electives1 year required Grades of “C” or better are required in all College Preparatory courses; see your counselor for more information. The more Math, Science, and Foreign Language, you complete, the more competitive you become. The link below allows to see All the A-G approved courses for Ridgeview High School. The link below allows to see All the A-G approved courses for Ridgeview High School. https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/ BACK Ridgeview’s ATP code : 050202

52. http://ucop.edu/education- partnerships/_files/Map-online.pdf http://downey.monet.k12.ca.us/college/2011College%20Doc%20Fold er/CSUHighSchoolGuide%20-%20College%20Plan%20Calendar%20- %20Use%20this.pdf

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54. You May Be Exempt EPT A score of “Ready” or “Exempt” on the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) taken along with the English Language Arts CST in the 11the grade. A score of 500 or above on the critical reading section of the SAT. A score of 22 or above on the ACT English test. A score of 3 or above AP English Test ELM A score of “Ready” or “Exempt” on the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) taken along in the 11the grade in conjunction with the CST in Summative Math or Algebra II. A score of 550 or above on the critical mathematics section of the SAT. A score of 23 or above on the ACT Math test. A score of 3 or above AP Stats or Calc. Test. Back