Information Presentation #2

A-G University Eligibility Requirement

California State University (CSU)

University of California (UC)

Private Colleges & Universities

College outside of California

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

a - g• 4 years English

• 2 years History/Social Science (World/US)

• 3 years Math (4 preferred)• Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

or• Integrated I, II, Integrated III

• 2 years lab science (3 years preferred)

• Minimum of Biology and Chemistry/Physics

• 2 years foreign language (3yrs preferred)

• 1 year visual/performing art

• 1 year college prep elective

High School Graduation• 4 years English

• 3 years History/Social Science (World/US/Econ-Gov)

• 2 years math • Minimum of Algebra

1/Integrated Math I and Geometry /Integrated Math II

• 2 years of science (biological/physical)

• 1 year of visual/performing arts

• 1 semester health

• 2 years physical education

• 1 semester career prep

• General electives = 70 credits

Total = 220 credits

Compare requirements: “a-g’ and CVHS diploma

Freshman Admission Eligibility* High school graduation

* a-g Completion2.0 GPA Minimum

Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better

* Must take SAT or ACT CSU does not include Writing section of ACT or SAT to determine

eligibility index

* Eligibility index 1/4 of CSU campuses admit freshman applicants based only on

CSU eligibility

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/eligibility-

index/Documents/eligibility-index.pdf

Campus Impaction

Campus Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications

in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces

available for the class level (freshman or upper division transfer).

Campuses fall into 3 categories:

• Admit using CSU eligibility

• Campus impaction (freshman/transfer)

• Impacted in all programs (all majors)

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Current Undergraduate Tuition (CA Residents)

$5,742 per year*

• Estimated Average Expenses (2017-18)

Tuition and Fees $7,225

Books and Supplies $1,827

Food and Housing $13,344

Transportation $1,189

Miscellaneous Personal $1,421

Total: $25,006

11th grade-Early Assessment Program (EAP)CAASPP Report

• The California State University will use the English language arts/literacy and mathematics assessments of the CAASPP System to determine Students’ EAP status.

• EAP results are on the back of the CAASPP report.

• Review the information at http://CSUSuccess.org/ to see how this information can help.

Standard Exceeded: Ready for English/or mathematics college level coursework.

Standard Met: Conditionally Ready for English and/or mathematics college-level coursework.

Standard Nearly Met: Not yet demonstrating readiness for English and/or mathematics college-level coursework.

Standard Not Met: Not demonstrating readiness for English and/or mathematicscollege-level coursework.

University of California

• Established in 1869

• 1 of the 4 systems of higher

education in California

• 9 campuses

• 700 undergraduate programs

• One application for all the campuses

• Fundamental Mission

1. Teaching

2. Research

3. Public Service

• Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and

11th grades, including summer courses

• Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA for CA Residents

(3.4 for nonresidents) or better, weighted by a

maximum of eight semesters of honors points

UC Grade Point Average Requirement

Admissions Examination Requirement

• ACT with Writing: December of your senior year is the

final opportunity to take this test for UC consideration

• SAT with Essay: December of your senior year is the

final opportunity to take this test for UC consideration

• Some campuses recommend SAT Subject Tests for

specific majors.

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/req

uirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/

Average UC Cost of Attendance (2017-18)

$13,900tuition/fees

$2,300health care

fee/allowance$1,200books & supplies

$1,900personal &

transportation expenses

$15,400room & board

Living on campus: $34,700

The net cost actually

is much less for

about two-thirds of

UC’s undergraduate

students because

they receive gift aid.

14 Comprehensive Review FactorsAcademic:

Grade-point average

Test scores

Performance in and number of courses beyond minimum a-g requirements

UC-approved honors courses and advanced courses

Eligibility in the Local Context (CA residents only)

Quality of senior-year program of study

Academic opportunities in California high schools

Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas

Non-Academic:

Achievements in special projects

Improvement in academic performance

Special talents, achievements and awards

Participation in educational preparation programs

Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences

Geographic location

*Note: No single factor determines admission

Personal Insight Questions

• Applicants must select 4 questions to respond to from the 8

options.

• Each response has a maximum limit of 350 words.

• All questions have equal value; there is no advantage or

disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others.

• Student cannot respond to more than 4 questions in total;

cannot use additional comment box to respond to more

questions.

• Writing style and grammar are not part of the review.

Personal Insight Questions1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others,

helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. 58%

2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in may ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. 41%

3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time? 46%

4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. 45%

5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? 56%

6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. 63%

7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? 42%

8. Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admission to the University of Southern California? 47%

Local Context

• Eligibility in the local context (ELC) program recognizes students

accomplishments in the light of opportunities offered by their

particular high schools.

• For California students to be considered for a guarantee in the

local context, they must complete 11 specific yearlong courses by

the end of junior year (including summer)

Private Colleges & Universities

Almost

2,000

choices!!!

Examples of Private Colleges & Universities

Private Colleges & Universities

• Do not receive state funding

• Usually offer smaller classes

• Are not necessarily better than public universities

• Cost of attendance is higher

• Provide more individual attention from professors

• Some of the most prestigious colleges are privates –Harvard, Yale, Stanford

Private College Research

• https://www.naicu.edu/

• http://www.aiccu.edu/researchandpublications/the-

guide/

• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

• http://www.ucan-network.org/

Private College Admissions Process

• Courses you take throughout high school

• Grades you earn

• Extra curricular involvement

• Test scores

• Letters of Recommendation

• Interview (sometimes required or recommended)

• If you meet the a-g requirements you should be

eligible, but each college may have unique requirements

Private college applications

• Application process varies

• Electronic/Online

• Hard copy/Snail mail

• Deadlines begin in the fall of

your senior year

• Being organized and meeting

all deadlines is critical

Examples of Annual Cost of Attendance 2017-2018

• Azusa Pacific University $46,124 yr

• Chapman University $69,464 yr

• Pepperdine University $71,862 yr

• Santa Clara University $69,439 yr

• Seattle Pacific $56,485 yr

• University of San Diego $62,418 yr

• USC $72,273 yr

College Outside of the U.S.A.

Research:

• http://international.collegeboard.org/

• http://www.iau-aiu.net

• http://www.enic-

naric.net/index.aspx?c=USA

WICHE http://www.wiche.edu/

•Students who are residents of WICHE states

are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of

150% of resident tuition at participating two-

and four-year college programs outside of

their home state.

•The WUE reduced tuition rate is not

automatically awarded to all eligible

candidates. Many institutions limit the number

of new WUE awards each academic year, so

apply early!

College and Career Search Resources

• Collegeboard.org

• Sign up for your SAT

• View your scores for the PSAT, AP, or SAT exams

• Use Khan Academy test prep

• Bigfuture.org

• Explore careers and related majors

• Search and compare colleges

• Californiacolleges.edu

• Inclusive guide for your college & career path search:

• College exploration

• Major exploration

• Career exploration

• Links directly to CSU, UC, and Common App for your

college applications

National Collegiate Athletic Association - NCAA

• To play collegiate sports in college, register with the NCAA after 10th

grade, or no later than the end 11th grade.

• Apply whether you hope to play at a community college, or a 4 year university/college.

• Check all course work and be sure you have qualifying grades in all 16 core courses.

• Visit this website to register and get additional information:

• https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

Division I Academic Eligibility: 2.300 min. G.P.A.

• Core-Course Requirement: Complete 16 core courses in the following areas:

• ENGLISH

• 4 years

• MATH (Algebra I or higher)

• 3 years

• NATURAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE (One year of lab, if offered)

• 2 years

• ADDITIONAL ENGLISH, MATH OR NATURAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE

• 1 year

• SOCIAL SCIENCE

• 2 years

• ADDITIONAL

• COURSES (Any area listed to the left, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

• 4 years

Division II Academic Eligibility: 2.200 min. G.P.A.• Core-Course Requirement: Complete 16 core courses in the following areas:

• ENGLISH

• 3 years

• MATH (Algebra I or higher)

• 2 years

• NATURAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE (including one year of lab science, if offered)

• 2 years

• SOCIAL SCIENCE

• 2 years

• ADDITIONAL (English, math, or natural/physical science)

• 3 years

• ADDITIONAL (English, math, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, compar- ativereligionor philosophy)

• 4 years