Understanding the system
University Requirements
Determining eligibility
Testing Financial Aid Extra-curricular Questions
2 years at a
university
Major Requirements
Graduation Requirements
4 years at a university
General Education
Major Requirements
Major Preparation
Graduation Requirements
4-YEAR DEGREE
2 years at a community college
General Education
Major Preparation
Requirements for University Admission
New policy: Students are given a week to look through the Course Catalog and ask questions of parents, teachers, and counselors before making course decisions. Allocation decisions for the following year are based upon student requests.
Please understand that you will not be able to make changes to your schedule once this school year ends, unless it is a level change due to grades or summer school attendance.
(a) History 2 years -World History-American History / U.S. Government
(b) English 4 years college prep
(c) Mathematics
3 years required-Minimum: Algebra 2
(d) Science 2 years with lab. ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
(e) Foreign Language
2 years same language
(f) Visual / Performing Arts
1 year
(g) Elective 1 year
University of California (UC) Upper 12½%
The California State University (CSU) Upper 33⅓%
The independent colleges and universities vary in terms of selectivity
First look only at 10th & 11th grade Put a line through all non-college prep classes
Example: Team Sports, CAD, Woodshop Add up all of you’re A’s, B’s, C’s, etc.
Only use college prep courses Also add up how many AP courses (include language honors and
Genetics honors) to a max of 8.
California Resident Eligibility Index
GPA ACT Composite Score
SAT Total Score
3.0 No Minimum
No Minimum
2.8 14 660
2.6 18 820
2.4 22 980
2.2 26 1140
2.0 30 1300
Requirements: Attended a San Marcos High School for 4
years Complete the “Are you on PACE”
requirements University minimum requirements also known
as “a-g” C or better in every class (at least a 2.0)
Grades COUNT! Take ACT/SAT spring of junior year Take additional STAR Questions junior year
High scores in Math and English= PACE Scholarship ($1,000/year for four years) you can test out of remedial Math and English
college courses
Extra questions asked on CSTs in spring Math and English
Used for class placement at all CSU Campuses Saves time and money
PACE Promise Must participate to be eligible for PACE Must pass in order to receive SCHOLARSHIP
University of the Pacific University of San Diego University of Southern
California Stanford University Chapman University Azusa Pacific University Pepperdine University Claremont Colleges
www.aiccu.edu
Application deadlines vary. Typically due Jan. 1st
College opportunities University of Colorado at
Boulder Northern Arizona
University University of Texas Georgetown University Yale New York University Baylor University
We recommend that as a junior you take the SAT and the ACT before the end of this year.
SAT: SAT: www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com March 12March 12thth, May 7, May 7thth, June 4, June 4thth
ACT: ACT: www.act.orgwww.act.org February 12February 12thth, April 9, April 9thth, June 11, June 11thth Always add the writing portionAlways add the writing portion
Reach Schools whose admit rate (based upon GPA/test scores) is
extremely competitive.
Safety You have a higher GPA/test scores than most incoming freshmen.
Target Based on GPA/test scores, you have a 50/50 or better chance of
getting in.
**Apply to 3 or 4 schools in each of the above categories**
Evaluate your high school transcript. Are you on PACE (on track for A-G)?
If you have any “D’s” you must make a plan with your counselor to repeat the course.
Enroll in rigorous classes (Honors, AP) Senioritis will hurt you!!!!
Start exploring colleges campuses and careers Geography/Admissability UCSD, SDSU, USD
www.csumentor.eduwww.californiacolleges.edu
Independent colleges and scholarships
Input from both students and parents
Forms can be picked up in the counseling office
Must give teachers / counselors at least 2 weeks notice.
Process required if you wish to participate in Division I or II Athletics in college
Begin process spring of junior year No actual deadline but if you are not “cleared” through
this process you cannot begin practice
If you plan to play sports in college you must inform your counselor, your coach and the Athletic Director Scott Jones.
http://eligibilitycenter.org
$$$ Scholarship information
FAFSA Computer Lab Jobs (work permits) Military Vocational
Opportunities
7:30 AM – 3:15 PM every school day.
Visit at least once a week!
Palomar College
Cal State San Marcos
UC San Diego
University of San Diego
Tuition & Fees $604 $4,650 $9,401 $36,190Books & Supplies
$1,638 $1,639 $4,277 $1,200
Room & Board $10,036 $10,035 $11,093 $10,750
Transportation $1,250 $1,250 $1,089 $1,200Health/Misc. $2,820 $2,820 $2,372 $2,058
TOTAL $16,348 $20,394 $25,515 $51,398
UC Application Workshop UC Personal Statement in
English Classes CSU Application Workshop FAFSA Pin Workshops College Expo Counselors available