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MAXIMIZING YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR

EAOP Annual Parent Conference University of California, Riverside Saturday, September 24, 2011. MAXIMIZING YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR. Workshop Topics. Maximizing Your Sophomore Year. HS Graduation Requirements VS College Admission Requirements. Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation.

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MAXIMIZING YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR

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  1. EAOP Annual Parent Conference University of California, Riverside Saturday, September 24, 2011 MAXIMIZING YOUR SOPHOMORE YEAR

  2. Workshop Topics • Maximizing Your Sophomore Year HS Graduation Requirements VSCollege Admission Requirements Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation Four Segments of Higher Education College Entrance Exams Extracurricular Activities

  3. UC BERKLEY UC RIVERSIDE UC DAVIS UC SAN DIEGO UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (10 ) UC SAN FRANCISCO UC IRVINE UC SANTA BARBARA UC LOS ANGELES UC SANTA CRUZ UC MERCED

  4. California State University (23)

  5. Admission to any of California's 112 community colleges is simple. You will be admitted to the community college of your choice if you meet at least one of the following conditions: You are 18 years of age or older, with or without a high school diploma You are a high school graduate You have the equivalent of a high school diploma CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES (112+) http://www.californiacolleges.edu/admissions/california-community-colleges/admission-requirements.asp

  6. There are over 75 nonprofit, independent colleges and universities in the state. Every nonprofit, independent college and university has a unique character. Unlike the University of California or the California State University systems, each California nonprofit, independent college and university has its own governing board and admission requirements. This independence allows for a diverse set of college opportunities in California. CALIFORNIA independent colleges and universities (75+) http://www.californiacolleges.edu/explore-colleges/about-california-independent-colleges.asp

  7. HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS VS. UNIVERSITY ELIGIBILITY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: COURSES AND M INIMUM GPA REQUIRED TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL DETERMINED BY INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ADMISSION ELIGIBILTY: COURSES, GPA AND TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO MEET THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILTY FOR ADMISSION TO A COLLEGE AND/OR UNIVERSITY

  8. Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (“a-g” courses), with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year. Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (3.4 if you're a nonresident) in these courses with no grade lower than a C. SUBJECT REQUIRMENT

  9. San Bernardino High School San Bernardino City Unified Sandra Rodriguez, Principal ATP/CEEB code: 052797 CDS code: 36 67876 3635844 School Governance: Public Primary School Type: Comprehensive HS (classroom based) Secondary School Type: Comprehensive HS Special Program(s): Career Pathways/Academies; Magnet Program Term Type: Semester Street Address: 1850 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405 Mailing Address: 1850 North "E" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405 Phone: (909) 881-8217 Web Site: Course Contact: Santford Summers Course Contact Phone: (909) 881-8049 Ext: Note: (San Bernardino USD) School Accreditation (WASC) Status: Yes, Full Accreditation (through 2013) School Demographic Information Last Updated: 4/18/11 7:50 PM Course List Last Updated: 3/30/11 12:50 AM Course List for 2011-12 The following courses meet requirements for admission to the University of California. denotes courses that have been approved for extra honors credit: a=5, b=4, c=3. denotes courses that cannot be used to fulfill the "g" elective requirement. The 'category' column represents the specific subject requirement fulfilled by the course. Click the year link to go to the course list for that year All available course lists for this school: 2003-042004-052005-062006-072007-082008-092009-102010-112011-12

  10. a - History / Social Science - 2 years required Two years of history/social science, including one year of World History, Cultures or Geography; and one year of US History or one-half year of US History and one-half year of American Government/Civics.

  11. A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1 F=0 GPA CALCULATION GPA calculated from 10th & 11th grade course work is weighted by a maximum of 8 semesters of UC-approved honors grade points. Un-Weighted Weighted Honors/AP/IB A=5 B=4 C=3 D=1 F=0

  12. Examination Requirement Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT with Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by December (preferably Spring) of your senior year. The UC no longer requires SAT Subject Tests, but certain programs on some campuses recommend them, and you can use subject tests to satisfy the "a-g" requirements listed in the previous slide.

  13. ACTvs. SAT SAT The SAT consists of three sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Scores from Critical Reading and Math are added and used for admission to the CSU. Scores from the Writing section will not be used for admission purposes to the CSU. Visit www.collegeboard.com to learn more about the SAT tests and to register online to take the SAT test. ACT The ACT covers four areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The ACT Composite score is used for admission to the CSU. The ACT also offers, as an option, the Writing Test. The CSU does not require the score from the Writing Test for admission purposes. For more information about the ACT and to register for the test and send scores, please go to www.act.org.

  14. Comprehensive Review Criteria For Admissions

  15. 10TH GRADE COLLEGE CHECK LIST • Take the most challenging courses possible. They’re worth it. • Start thinking about your dream career. Collect information in a file. • Talk to people with interesting jobs and ask lots of questions. Go to Career • Day at your school or elsewhere. • Talk to your high school counselor about college. • Create a college admissions plan. • Talk to your parents about saving for college. • Talk to your high school counselor about financial aid. • Get involved, participate in extracurricular activities. • Volunteer for community service projects. • Sign up for summer enrichment programs and other programs that focus on a • particular subject, such as science or math. • Participate in summer programs ie., Summer Academy, Community College • Enrollment, Academic Enrichment Courses. http://hs.houstonisd.org/reaganhs/bpa%20website2/CollegBound/Organizing%20High%20School/9th-12th%20Grade%20College%20Checklist.pdf

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