Understanding the system

University Requirements

Determining eligibility

Testing Financial Aid Extra-curricular Questions

Mrs. Nguyen…………A - E

Mrs. Paul………..F-L

Mrs. Stout………M- Re

Mr. Galaz……. Rh-Z

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

How to Read Your Transcript

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

Applications due Nov. 30th

Minimum 3.0 GPA

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**

Concept courtesy of UCLA admissions

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