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Greetings. PARENTS!. Centennial High School California State University. Graduation Requirements. ELA-350 Math-350. Credits-220 Coursework CAHSEE. High School to 4-Year. “High School”. A-G SUBJECTS: Years Required for College Admissions. E. A. Language other 2 Than English.
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Greetings PARENTS! Centennial High School California State University
Graduation Requirements • ELA-350 • Math-350 • Credits-220 • Coursework • CAHSEE
High School to 4-Year “High School”
A-G SUBJECTS:Years Required for College Admissions E A Language other 2 Than English Social 2 Science B F English 4 Visual/Performing 1 Arts C G Mathematics 3 College Prep.1 D Laboratory 2 Sciences
A-G Subject Minimum 2.0gpa Examinations CSU Bound CSU Entrance Requirements
GPA/COURSES that prepareYou for COLLEGE! • GPAis determined by grades earned in the “a-g” subjects taken in the last three years of high school • Honors (H)/Advanced Placement (AP) Courses:UC assigns extra points to UC certified (H) and AP courses taken in the last three years of high school that are passed with a grade of C or better
Courses that prepare YOU for College • Advanced Placement (AP) Exam: a score of 3 or higher grants credit towards subject credit, graduation credit,or college credit. • Concurrent Enrollment refers to college courses that are transferable to the University that students can take while in high school. Grades of “C” or better earned at the community college earn an extra grade point like H/AP courses.
College Systems- CSU Specifics • 23 Campuses • Must complete A-G Course Requirements • 2.0 minimum GPA • DO NOT have to take the writing portion of the SAT Reasoning or the ACT • Exams must be completed by December 2011 • Apply online at www.csumentor.com October 1-November 30
Exams 2011/12 • PSAT (Preliminary Exam- Shorter Version of SAT) - Critical Reasoning - Math - Writing • ACT - Reading Comprehension - Math - Social Science - Science Reasoning PLUS - Writing • SAT Reasoning Test - Critical Reasoning - Math - Writing • SAT Subject Tests 2 Subjects of students choice (Math II, Literature, History, Science, Language Other than English, etc.) Exams must be completed by December, 2011!!! Registration Deadline: October 31, 2011
Minimum vs. Competitive • GPA • Exams • Total # of H/AP • Strength of Senior Year
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)www.ncaastudent.org Division II- 14 Core Courses 3 years of English 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab 2 year of additional English, math or science 2 years of social studies 3 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy) Division I- 16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science) 1 year of additional English, math or science 2 years of social studies 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy) Must also take SAT or ACT
Transcripts • Official Transcripts are embossed with the school seal and signed by the Registrar • Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted in place of official transcripts
Private/Out of State Schools • Private: www.aiccu.edu • Out of State: www.petersons.com • Check out the school’s particular website to apply • They will have their own deadlines for admission, so you must check • Research cost (some have their own financial aid process)
Scholarship/Financial Aid Websites • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.fastweb.com • www.finaid.org • www.scholarshipexperts.com BEWARE of SCAMS!!!
Useful Websites • www.csumentor.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.ucop.edu/doorways
Senior Check OutAll Seniors will be required to show proof of their post graduation plan prior to completing Senior check out! • Military-Enlistment Letter/Notification • World of Work- Resume • Vocational School- Letter of Admission • Community College- Copy of Completed Application or any correspondence that verifies status as a future student. • 4-Year College- Acceptance Letter