Information Presentation #2

A-G University Eligibility Requirement

California State University (CSU)

University of California (UC)

National Collegiate Athletic Association

(NCAA)

A-G• 4 years English

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

• 3 years Math (4 preferred)

– Algebra1, Geometry, Algebra 2

• 2 years lab science (3 years preferred)

– Minimum of Biology and Chemistry/Physics

• 2 years foreign language (3 preferred)

• 1 year visual/performing art

• 1 year college prep elective

Total = 15 courses

High School Graduation• 4 years English

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

• 2 years math

– Minimum of Algebra 1 and Geometry

• 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

What is the California State University (CSU)?

• 23 CSU Campuses

• Focus is on practical application of knowledge

www.csumentor.edu

www.calstate.edu/eap (Early Assessment Program)

Filing period – October 1st – November 30th

Application fee - $55

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://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/elig

Index_calculator.asp

High School Subject RequirementsArea Subject Years

a.

History and Social Science (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)

2

b.English (4 years of college preparatory English

composition and literature) 4

c.Math (4 years recommended) including Algebra I,

Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one

each year)3

d.Laboratory Science (including 1 biological science and

1 physical science) 2

e.Language Other than English (2 years of the same

language; American Sign Language is applicable - 2

f.Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater,

music, or visual art) 1

g.College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen

from the University of California "a-g" list) 1

Total Required Courses 15

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)

Campus/Program Impaction (2016-17)

Campus Impaction (Freshman)

Chico

Humboldt

Los Angeles

Monterey Bay

Northridge

Pomona

Sacramento

San Bernardino

San Francisco

San Marcos

Sonoma

Impacted in All Programs

Fresno

Fullerton

Long Beach

San Diego

San Jose

San Luis Obispo

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Current Undergraduate Tuition (CA Residents)

$5,472 per year*

• Estimated Average Expenses (2016-17)

Tuition $6,778

Books and Supplies $1,758

Room and Board $12,625

Transportation $1,345

Miscellaneous Personal $1,391

Total: $23,719

Grade 11- Early Assessment Program Status (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 avoid the

need for additional testing upon entering a CSU.

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 mathematics college-level

coursework.

What is the University of California (UC)?

• Established in 1869

• 1 of the 4 systems of higher education in California

• > 700 undergraduate programs

• Fundamental Mission

– Teaching

– Research

– Public Service

Where are the University of California Campuses? 9 Campuses

Same UC Application for

all nine undergraduate

campuses

Subject Requirement

Complete any 11 UC-

approved “a-g” courses

prior to senior year

Complete all 15-course

“a-g” subject pattern by the

end of senior year

Must be completed with a

grade of C or better

A-G Subject Requirement • History/social science (“a”) – 2 years, including one year of world history, cultures and

historical geography and one year of U.S. history, or one-half year of U.S. history and one-

half year of American government or civics.

• English (“b”) – 4 years of college preparatory English that integrates reading of classic and

modern literature, frequent and regular writing, and practice listening and speaking.

• Mathematics (“c”) – 3 years of college-preparatory math, including or integrating the topics

covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.

• Laboratory science (“d”) – 2 years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge

in at least two of the three disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.

• Language other than English (“e”) – 2 years of the same language other than English or

equivalent to the second level of high school instruction.

• Visual and performing arts (“f”) – 1 year chosen from dance, music, theater or the visual

arts.

• College-preparatory elective (“g”) – 1 year chosen from the “a-f” courses beyond those

used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely in the

elective area.

• 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

Grade Point Average Requirement

Examination Requirement

• ACT with Writing (by December of senior year)

• Old SAT or new SAT with Essay (by December of

the senior year)

• Some campuses may recommend SAT Subject

Tests for specific majors

http://tinyurl.com/exam-requirements

Average UC Cost of Attendance (2016-17)

$13,500tuition/fees

$2,300health care

fee/allowance$1,500books & supplies

$2,400personal &

transportation expenses

$14,500room & board

Living on campus: $34,200

The net cost actually

is much less for about

two-thirds of UC’s

undergraduate

students because

they receive gift aid.

Comprehensive Review & Apply UC

Comprehensive Review is based on the entire application,

including the personal statement

Students need to take care to fill out the application

thoroughly, including:

• Personal information

• Academic history

• Activities & Awards, plus quantitative or qualitative

explanations

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

The New Personal Insight Questions

Applicants must select 4 questions to respond to from the 8

options.

Each response has a 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.

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.

3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and

demonstrated that talent over time?

4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked

to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

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?

6. Describe your favorite academic subject and explain how it has influenced you.

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

8. What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying to the

University of California?

Local Context

• Our 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)

College Preparation Guide to the UCs

9TH Grade - Explore

UC Admissions websites:

Doorways A-G Course Lists

Online Classes

Community College Classes &

Community College A-G list

www.ucop.edu/agguide/

Counselor Resources:

Options for Satisfying A-G Chart

CSU-UC Comparison Chart

A-G Guide Website

10TH Grade – Sustain

Free Test Prep Resources:

www.number2.com

College Board SAT & ACT prep – text

message of the day

KHAN academy www.khanacademy.org

Tools to Explore Campuses:

UC Campus websites

Chegg: www.chegg.com

Cappex: www.cappex.com

The Princeton Review’s School Search: www.princetonreview.com/schoolsearch.aspx

CollegeWeekLive:

www.collegeweeklive.com

College Preparation Guide to the UCs

11TH Grade – Challenge

Test Taking Tips:

Read!

Take practice tests early to know where

you may need help

UC accepts both ACT with Writing and

the SAT Reasoning Test and will take

your highest test score from a single test

date

Academic Challenges:

Rigor of course schedule

College Courses

12TH Grade – Apply

Deadlines:

Apply UC open August 1st

UC Application Fall filing period:

November 1-30

File FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Admissions notifications (posted online):

March 1-30

Students must opt-in to waitlists

Submit Statement of Intent to Register

(SIR): May 1st

Official high school and college records

due: July 1st

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

• If you hope to play collegiate sports in college, you must register with NCAA at the end of your junior year.

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

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

• Visit these websites to register and get additional information:

– https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/

– http://eligibilitycenter.org/

Division I Academic Eligibility

IMPORTANT!!!• Complete 16 core courses:

• 4 years: English

• 3 years: Math (Algebra 1 or

higher)

• 2 years: Natural/Physical Science

• (including one year of lab science if

your high school offers it)

• 1 additional year: English, Math or

Natural/Physical Science

• 2 years: Social Science

• 4 additional years: English, Math,

Science, Social Science, Foreign

Language, Comparative Religion

or Philosophy

• Complete 10 core courses before your 7th

semester (by the end of 11th grade)

– 7 of the 10 courses must be in English, Math or Science.

– Once you begin your seventh semester, you may not repeat or replace any of those 10 courses to improve your core-course GPA.

• Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in your core courses.

• Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale.

– If you have a low test score, you need a higher core-course GPA to be eligible. If you have a low core-course GPA, you need a higher test score to be eligible.

Division II Academic Eligibility

If you enroll BEFORE August 1, 2018

• Complete 16 core courses:

– 3 years: English

– 2 years: Math (Algebra 1 or higher)

– 2 years: Natural/Physical Science • (including one year of lab science if your

high school offers it)

– 3 additional years: English, Math or Natural/Physical Science

– 2 years: Social Science

– 4 additional years: English, Math, Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Comparative Religion or Philosophy

• Earn at least a 2.0 GPA in your core courses.

• Earn a SAT combined score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.

If you enroll AFTER August 1, 2018

• Complete 16 core courses: • Earn at least a 2.2 GPA in your core

courses.

• Earn an SAT combined score or ACT

sum score matching your core-course

GPA on the Division II sliding scale.