PREPARING FOR

YOUR FUTURE

STARTS…

NOW!

AGENDA

1. AUSD Graduation Requirements

2. Your interests

3. Types of Higher Education

4. A-G Requirements

5. College Entrance Exams

6. Other Options After High School

7. NCAA

8. Additional information

9. Transcript Explanation and Review

10. Questions

AUSD Graduation Requirements

____ total credits to graduate from AUSD

English: ___ credits

Math (including Algebra 1): ___ credits

Social Science: ___ credits

Science (life and physical): ___ credits

P.E: ___ credits

Fine Arts OR Foreign Language: ___ credits

Health: ___ credits

Electives: ___ credits

30

30 20

20

10 5

65

40

220

What do you like? You should be thinking about what you’d like to do in

life or what piques your interest!

Ask yourself….

What am I good at? Hobbies?

What am I passionate about?

What would I enjoy doing for work?

Talk to people in your areas of interest…

Interview a lawyer, pilot, carpenter, veterinarian,

doctor, dentist, electrician, cosmetologist, teacher,

nurse, business owner, dentist, park ranger…

Types of Higher Education

• Community College 2 years

• California State University (CSU) 4 years

• University of California (UC) 4 years

• Private Colleges (CA and out-of-state) 4 years

• Historically Black Colleges and universities 4 years

(HBCU)

What are A-G classes?

Classes that students must complete by the end of

high school to be eligible to attend:

California State Universities (CSU)

Universities of California (UC)

There is a minimum of 15 classes which students

must take to meet the A-G requirements

For UC consideration, 11 of these courses must

be completed by the end of 11th grade.

Must receive a grade of “C” or better!

A-G Requirements

Letter Area/Subject Years

Required

Years

Recommended

History/Social Sciences 2 years

English 4 years

Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3 years 4 years

Laboratory Sciences (Biology & Chemistry) 2 years 3 years

Language Other Than English 2 years 3 years

Visual and Performing Arts 1 year

College-Preparatory Electives 1 year

Higher Education Entrance Exams

PSAT

Once a year.

Take your Junior year so you qualify for National Merit Scholarship.

YOU must sign up, you are not automatically signed up.

$15 Ask about the fee waiver! (free and reduced lunch)

SAT/ACT

Exams are given 4 times a year.

We recommend you take both exams, twice.

Sign up Spring Junior year & Fall Senior year.

Colleges take your highest score.

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/

“Making The Most Of High School Classes”

CSU/UC Preparation Checklist

Take and pass A-G classes with a “C” or better!

Challenge yourself and take AP/Advance classes.

Talk to your parents/guardians, teachers, mentors, and counselor about college plans.

Research and visit colleges (keep in a binder).

Research scholarships and start applying NOW!

Join clubs and activities that interest you.

Volunteer at an organization in your community.

Prepare and register for PSAT, SAT and ACT.

Represent yourself as a college-bound student!!

Other Options After High School

Vocational/Trade Schools

• Private schools that provide specific skills Cosmetology, dental/medical assistance, paralegal, nursing,

culinary arts, massage therapy, pharmacy technology,

electrician, automotive, animator, aviation, cyber security, film,

fashion, plumbing, graphic designer, etc.

Military • Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational

Assessment Battery) multi-aptitude test.

• Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard,

National Reserves.

Workforce • Research p/t and f/t job opportunities in your

community.

• Develop and polish your resume and cover letter.

• Athletes! Register now with the NCAA

Eligibility Center to play college sports. www.eligibilitycenter.org

• There are 16 core courses that you must take

to be eligible to play Division I or II.

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4-year college GPA 3.0

High school/community college 2.0

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Need more information?

We will share more in depth information during your Junior year!

FAFSA College Fairs SAT/ACT

Tuition SBAC

Contact your counselor!

Visit the Deer Valley Counseling website:

https://www.antiochschools.net/domain/1080

Transcript Review

Will you graduate on time?

“F” grades ?...

Retake during summer school or LMC.

College Bound? C’s or better!