Implementing a Successful Peer College Counseling Program EAOP South East High School
Four Systems of Higher Education University of California (UC) 12.5% California State University (CSU) 33% California Community College (CCC) 100% Private Colleges & Universities
Eligibility Requirements for Admissions to a University
2 X 4 X 8 Rule Community Colleges 1. High School Diploma/GED 2. 18 or older Cal States 1. High School Diploma 2. A-G Requirements 3. 2.0 GPA 4. SAT or ACT UC & Private Universities 1. High School Diploma 2. A-G Requirements 3. GPA: UC 3.0 Privates 2.0 4. SAT or ACT with writing 5. Honors/Awards 6. Extracurricular Activities/Community Service 7. Personal Statements 8. Subject Tests (Highly Recommended)
A-G Requirements History/Social Science English Math Laboratory Science Language Other Than English Visual and Performing Arts College Prep Electives
Plan for High School! Create a 4 year Academic Plan Subjects # of Years Required (Grade C or Higher) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th 1 st semester 2 nd semester 1 st semester 2 nd semester 1 st semester 2 nd semester 1 st semester 2 nd semester A. History/Social Science US History, World History, Government, Geography 2 Required World History (H) World History (H) US History (AP*) US History (AP*) Govt (AP*) B. English/Composition and Literature 4 Required English 9 (H) English 9 (H) English 10 (H) English 10 (H) English 11 English 11 English 12 English 12 C. Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. Advanced Courses like Trigonometry and Calculus are 3 Required 4 Recommended Algebra I or Geometry Algebra I or Geometry Geometry or AlgebraII Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II or Math Analysis* Algebra II or Math Analysis* Math Analysis* or Calculus* Math Analysis* or Calculus* D. Laboratory Science Includes biology, chemistry and physics 2 Required 3-4 Recommended Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics* Physics* Science* Science* E. Language Other Than English () Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese and Russian, etc. 2 Required 3-4 Recommended I I II I II I III* II III* II IV* (AP) III* IV* (AP) III* F. Visual and Performing Arts Drawing, Painting, Theatre 1 Required in Sequence At least one full year during this time G. College Prep Electives 1 Required Economics (AP*) Exams PSAT Recommend ACT/SAT Required SAT Subject optional* PSAT October PSAT October ACT/ SAT Spring PSAT October ACT/SAT SAT Subject* Spring ACT/SAT SAT Subject* Spring
College Prep Grade Point Average (GPA) GPA is determined by grades earned in A-G classes taken in the last three of high school (10 th -12 th grade): 9 th SS 10 th SS 11 th SS 12 th GPA
How can you INCREASE your College Prep GPA? High School Courses Advance Placement (AP) College Level (CL) Any identified H/AP/CL courses taken between 10 th -12 th grade receive 1+ GPA point when passed with a grade of C Honors (HL) Regular AP/CL HL Regular
Exams PSAT (Preliminary Exam- Shorter Version of SAT) - Critical Reading - Math - Writing ACT w/ Writing - English - Reading Comprehension - Math - Science - Writing Begin taking in spring of 11 th SAT - Critical Reading - Math - Writing Begin taking in spring of 11th (SAT) Subject Tests NO LONGER REQUIRED, but highly recommended for Engineering Students choose subject from different academic areas (Math II, Literature, History, Science, Language Other than English, etc.) Individual majors and departments may ask students to take one or more subject tests
Personal Achievements Well Rounded Student : universities want students who are active and successful both inside and outside the classroom! Honors/Awards: Essay, Speech, or Art contest Sports/Recreation recognitions (MVP, Captain, championship, etc) Academic recognitions (Science Fair, honor roll, etc) Exam Scholarship recognition (PSAT/STAR/AP) Extracurricular Activities/Community Service: Clubs, Sport, organizations Volunteering Tutor Internships Musical theater or artistic performances Participation in summer programs (COSMOS, EAOP, CYLP, etc.) Leadership and Initiative: length of involvement in Extracurricular Activities/Community Service Progression of leadership role in clubs/organizations Leadership roles- team captain, editor newspaper/yearbook, leadership presidents, etc Work experience
Financial Aid: Money for College
What are the types of Financial Aid? Grants FREE MONEY from the government or university Scholarships FREE MONEY from organizations, individuals, or university Work-Study Job opportunity to earn money Loans Money that is BORROWED and must be paid back with interest
Questions? Hugo Cristales hcristal@saonet.ucla.edu Alex Paredes Alex.paredes@lausd.net Erika Lopez elopez@saonet.ucla.edu Yadira Bribiesca ybribiesca@ucla.edu