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Average Tuition, Room, Board, Books, Fees, Transportation, and Other Expenses
*Room and Board not included in cost total for commuters living at home
Source: “Sample Average Undergraduate budgets, 2004-2005” – Annual Survey of College Board, NY
*Students should research college NOW.
1. costs (ie. loans)
2. requirements for scholarships
3. location
Parents: Students will be receiving Grades, A-G list, Graduation Requirements & Student Evaluation Form, and Extra-Curricular Activities and Community Service forms in their homerooms.
A-G List
UC / CSU Subject Requirements
A. History - 2 years required
- 1 year World History/ Cultures or Geography
- 1 year U.S. History or Government
B. English - 4 years required (will accept 1 year of highest level ELD course if necessary)
- Composition, Literature, etc.
C. Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended
- Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, IMP or higher
D. Lab Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended
- Biology , Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, etc.
E. Language other than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended
- 2 years of the same language
F. Visual/Performing Arts - 1 year required
- Include US approved visual and performing art courses only( i.e. Drama, Piano, Ceramics, Drawing, etc.
G. Electives - 1 year required
- Include US approved college preparatory electives only (i.e. Economics, Physiology & Learning, Advanced Journalism, etc.)
Note:
- GPA is calculated from A-G courses during 10th and 11th grades only
- Chemistry requires at least a grade of a C or higher for both semesters for UC's (other courses may be validated with lower grades in the first semester if a C or higher is earned in the second semester)
- F's are only replaced if the same exact course/semester is repeated
California State Universities- www.csumentor.edu
University of California- www.ucop.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
Private Colleges- www.aiccumentor.org
Community Colleges- www.cccco.edu
The California State University requires the college preparatory pattern of classes referred to as the "A-G" courses for admission.
- English: 4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature (take one each year)
- Math: 3 years (4 years are recommended), including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year)
- History and Social Science: 2 years, including 1 year of U.S. history (or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government) and 1 year of social science
- Laboratory Science: 2 years with a lab class
- Language (other than English): 2 years of the same language (American Sign Language is applicable)
- Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year of dance, drama or theater, music, or visual arts
- College Preparatory Elective: 1 year of any college preparatory subject
How Important Are Grades?
Grades are very important. Earn good grades (As and Bs) each year. Study, do homework assignments, read, and practice writing.
- If your GPA in college preparatory courses taken in 10th through 12th grades is 3.0 or above, you automatically meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the CSU.
- If your GPA is between 2.0 and 3.0, your eligibility also depends on your SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) or ACT (American College Testing) results. More information at CSUMentor »
Note: Some CSU campuses require higher GPAs and test scores for admission because the number of eligible applicants is greater than the campus can enroll. More information at CSUMentor »
How Will I Pay for College?
- There are many options to help finance your education. You may qualify for financial aid, a Cal Grant, scholarships or loans.
- CSU fees are approximately $3,000 a year, among the lowest in the nation for a four-year public university.
- You may qualify for financial aid.
- If you earn good grades in high school, meet financial need requirements and are a California resident, you are guaranteed a Cal Grant - money for college that does not need to be repaid.
Preparing for College-10th Grade
Congratulations, you have mastered your first year of high school and you're on your way! Keep up the good study habits and stay focused on your coursework as you continue your journey to college.
- Take Geometry or Algebra II.
- Take college prep English.
- October: Register for the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test), a practice exam for the SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test I), which is required for several national scholarships.
- Take part in enrichment programs and summer workshops at CSU campuses in subjects like music, science, engineering, writing, filmmaking, and others.
- Join clubs, play sports and volunteer. This is a good way to develop or expand your interests.
- Earn good grades (As and Bs) and stay on top of homework assignments.
Junior Timeline
September-November
- Obtain social security # if you don't already have one. You will need it to apply to college & financial aid
- Take the PSAT in October to practice for the SAT I and be eligible for National Merit Scholarship awards
- Continue to take challenging courses and maintain good grades.
- Get to know your favorite teachers well. Start thinking about who you might ask to write evaluations.
- Focus on becoming a leader in a few extracurricular activities-run for an office, lead a team, or start your own project.
- Get a copy of some college applications to preview.
- Continue to complete in matches, contest, and competitions.
December - February
- Ask you counselor about any local or regional scholarships.
- Continue to research colleges by talking to alumni, going to college fairs, and reading college directories and brochures.
- Register and prepare for the SAT I or ACT and SAT II exam. Think about review classes or set up your own preparation schedule.
- Put together a list of 10 schools you're interested in and review the catalogs
March-May
- Take the SAT I (usually March or May) or the ACT (usually in April).
- Take AP exams in May and the SAT II exams in June.
- Begin to seriously research for eligibility requirements for federal, state, and private financial aid
Summer
- Find a summer job, do volunteer work, or attend a summer program.
- If traveling try to visit some colleges where you might want to apply.
- Register and prepare for the SAT I or ACT and SAT II. Set up a schedule to study for these exams or take a test prep class.
- Research and begin applying to outside scholorships
