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“What You Need to Know Now to Prepare for College”
Presenter: Gustavo Oceguera TRIO Director
Riverside Community College-Norco Campus
California “a-g” requirements Which universities use
them?
What are they used for?
Why do you need to know this right now?
Who uses the “a-g” requirements?
California State University System (CSU)
University of California System (UC)
(Only public, state schools use the “a-g” requirements. Private colleges and universities each have their own
admission requirements.)
California State Universities California Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, East Bay California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Bernardino California State University, San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus Chico State University Fresno State University Humboldt State University Maritime Academy San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Sonoma State University
University of California Campuses
University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, San Francisco University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz
UCLA, UC BERKELEY (Cal)
What are the “a-g” requirements used for?
To determine if a student prepared properly to take on college level work
To determine if a student took challenging courses in high school
To determine knowledge of academic subjects
To determine the grade point average (GPA) for college admission
“a” Requirement
History/Social Science
(2 years required)
Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government.
“b” Requirement
English
(4 years required)
Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing and reading of classic and modern literature.
“c” Requirement
Mathematics (3 years required, 4 years recommended)
Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.
“d” Requirement
Laboratory Science
(2 years required, 3 years recommended)
Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in two of these three core disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement.
“e” Requirement
Language Other than English
(2 years required, 3 years recommended)
Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in languages other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement.
“f” Requirement
Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)
(1 year required)
A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: theater, music, performing or visual arts.
“g” Requirement
College Preparatory Electives
(1 year required)
One year/two semesters, in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“a” History/Social Studies
World History/ CultureU.S. HistoryGovernment
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“b” English (4 years required)
English I, II, III, IVEnglish (honors, advanced placement,
literature)Film and literature Analysis
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“C” Mathematics (3 years required)Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Statistics
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
“d” Laboratory Science (2 years required)
Biology Chemistry Advanced Chemistry Advanced Physics Geology Anatomy & Physiology Coordinated Science or Integrated Science Environmental Science
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:“e” Language other than English (2 years)
SpanishSpanish Literature & Composition FrenchGermanLatin
Classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga High Schools for this
requirement:
Jazz Band Marching Band Percussion Computer Graphic Design Art History Multi-media Production Digital Filmmaking Art Drawing Painting
“f ” Visual & Performing Arts (1-year required)
Studio ArtConcert ChoirDanceDramaModern AnimationArchitectural DesignCI AnimationPianoWind Ensemble
What are the names of the classes offered at Los Osos and Rancho Cucamonga High
Schools for this requirement?
“g” College Prep. Electives (1 year required)
One extra year from any of the “a” – “e” classes
OR
SociologyPsychologyCreative WritingEconomicsAdvanced JournalismNatural DisastersSpeech & DebateEconomics
What Grade Point Average (GPA) is needed to get into a university?
California State Universities (CSU): 3.00 University of California (UC): 3.30 Private Universities: 3.00 and up Community Colleges: No GPA requirement
and no a-g requirements.
Which Grades Count?
All semester grades earned in the “a-g” courses are used to determine proper preparation (a grade of “C” or better is required)
Only grades earned after 9th grade (including summer school) are used to determine college GPA for admission
“a-g” Requirement Websites“a-g” certified course lists:
http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/
“a-g” courses-general information:
http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/ag/a-g/
REQUIREMENT SEMESTER 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
A- History 1st Semester World History/Cultures I U.S. History I
2- Years Required 2nd Semester
World History/Cultures I U.S. History I
B- English 1st Semester English I English II English III English IV
4-Years Required 2nd Semester English I English II English III English IV
C-Mathematics 1st Semester Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus
3-Years Required (4 recommended) 2nd Semester Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Calculus
D-Laboratory Science 1st Semester Biology 1 Chemistry 1 Advanced Physics
2 Years Required (3 recommended) 2nd Semester Biology 2 Chemistry 2 Advanced Physics
E-Language (other than English) 1st Semester French I French II French III
2-Years Required (3 recommended) 2nd Semester French I French II French III
F-Visual & Performing Arts 1st Semester Modern Animation I
1-Year Required 2nd Semester Architectural Design
G-Elective 1st Semester Sociology P
1-Year Required 2nd Semester Economics
RANCHO CUCAMONGA HIGH SCHOOL
REQUIREMENT SEMESTER 9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
A- History 1st Semester World History/Cultures I U.S. History I
2- Years Required 2nd Semester
World History/Cultures I U.S. History I
B- English 1st Semester English I English II English III English IV
4-Years Required 2nd Semester English I English II English III English IV
C-Mathematics 1st Semester Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus
3-Years Required (4 recommended) 2nd Semester Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus
D-Laboratory Science 1st Semester Biology 1 Chemistry Physics
2 Years Required (3 recommended) 2nd Semester Biology 2 Chemistry Physics
E-Language (other than English) 1st Semester Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III
2-Years Required (3 recommended) 2nd Semester Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III
F-Visual & Performing Arts 1st Semester Art I
1-Year Required 2nd Semester Art II
G-Elective 1st Semester Psychology
1-Year Required 2nd Semester Psychology
LOS OSOS HIGH SCHOOL
Important Testing Websites
Scholastic Aptitude Testing (SAT):
http://sat.collegeboard.com/home
American College Testing (ACT):
http://www.actstudent.org/http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/what.html
What Else Do Universities Look For?
Volunteerism Leadership Ability Special Talents High Test Scores High Class Rank Awards / Recognitions
Annual College Costs University of
California (UC)
Tuition: $8,373 Campus fees: $1,898 Books: $1,750 Housing: $10,900 Total Annual Cost:
$22,921
Cal State Universities (CSU)
Tuition: $4,662 Books: $1,628 Housing: $9,082 Total Annual Cost:
$15,372
Annual College Costs: Continued Private
Universities (USC)
Tuition: $39,274 Books: $1,500 Housing: $11,458 Total Annual Cost:
$52,232
Community Colleges
Tuition: $312 Books: $1,200 Housing: not
available Total Annual Cost:
$1,512
Financial Aid (Federal & State)
Student apply for state and federal financial aid between January 2- March 2 of senior year
Students may apply for scholarships in the 11th and 12th grades and throughout years in college
FAFSA is the primarily application used to apply for financial aid for multiple universities
Students may qualify for grants, loans, work study, and/or loans for parents
Federal Financial Aid
Federal Grants (Pell Grant) is free financial aid- Maximum Pell Grant is currently $5,350
Stafford Student Loans: Subsidized1. Fixed rate loans2. No repayment required until after college3. Student only owes the amount borrowed
PLUS Loans: Loan for Parents to help pay for college costs
1. Fixed rate2. Payments start right away3. Flexible repayment options
State Aid: Cal Grant ProgramCal Grant A-Used for tuition and fees at public and private colleges as well as some private career colleges. At CSU and UC schools, this Cal Grant covers system wide fees up to $3,354 and $7,788, respectively. If you are attending a private college, it pays up to $9,708 toward tuition and fees. To get this Cal Grant, you need to be working toward a two-year or four-year degree.
Cal Grant B- Provides low-income students with a living allowance and assistance with tuition and fees. Most first-year students receive an allowance of up to $1,551 for books and living expenses.
Cal Grant C-Helps pay for tuition and training costs at occupational or career technical schools. This $576 award is for books, tools and equipment. You may also receive up to an additional $2,592 for tuition at a school other than a California Community College.
State Aid: Competitive Grants
Cal Grant A Competitive Awards: For students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are from low-and middle-income families. These awards help pay tuition and fees at qualifying schools with academic programs that are at least two years in length.
Cal Grant B Competitive Awards: For students with a minimum 2.0 GPA who are from disadvantaged and low-income families. These awards can be used for tuition, fees and access costs at qualifying schools whose programs are at least one year in length. If you get a Cal Grant B Competitive Award it can only be used for access costs in the first year.
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