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 Filing period October 1 st November 30 th Application fee - $55 www.csumentor.edu www.calstate.edu/eap (Early Assessment Program)
Freshman Admission Eligibility * High school graduation * A-G Completion 2.0 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 Requirements Area 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. g. Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) 1 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 Nearly Met: Not yet demonstrating readiness for English and/or mathematics college-level coursework. Standard Met: Conditionally Ready 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 UCapproved 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 onehalf 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.
Grade Point Average Requirement Based on a-g courses completed in 10 th and 11 th 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
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) Living on campus: $34,200 $14,500 room & board $13,500 tuition/fees The net cost actually is much less for about two-thirds of UC s undergraduate students because they receive gift aid. $2,400 $1,500 personal & books & transportation supplies expenses $2,300 health care fee/allowance
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 Factors Academic: 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 Questions 1. 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 9 TH 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 10 TH 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 11 TH 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 12 TH Grade Apply Deadlines: Apply UC open August 1 st 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 1 st Official high school and college records due: July 1 st
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 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 IMPORTANT!!! Complete 10 core courses before your 7 th semester (by the end of 11 th 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.