Subject Matters
Details I
Details II
All about the UC
NA (not a category)
100
This subject requires 3 years of classes, including Geometry.
What is Mathematics?
100
Your grades in A-G courses are used to calculate THIS used for college admissions.
What is GPA?
100
This standardized test is used for admissions to UCs and CSUs.
What is the ACT? OR What is the SAT?
100
This is the number of UCs (not including UCSF).
What is 9?
100
The minimum required GPA for entrance
What is 2.0
200
Whether it's US-focused or world-wide, this subject will have you studying the past.
What is History/Social Science
200
For students who are ready for a faster-paced, more challenging English course, THIS course is a good option.
What is Honors English? OR What is AP English?
200
A-G course lists are required and approved by this system of schools.
What is UC?
200
This is the minimum GPA required for admission to a UC.
What is 3.0?
200
The CSU English requirement lists two very specific learning activities.
What is composition and literature
300
2 years of this subject may have you rolling your "Rs" (if you take the most common class).
What is LotE (Language other than English)? ("What is a foreign language?" or "What is Spanish?" is also acceptable.)
300
These are college-level classes taken in high school that culminate in a May exam.
What is AP?
300
Many schools offer classes in dancing, singing, or painting, but others offer classes in Digital Media Art or Orchestra to satisfy this subject requirement.
What is Visual & Performing Arts?
300
According to the UC's College Preparation Guide, students should explore in 9th grade, sustain in 10th, and THIS in 11th.
What is challenge?
300
CSU requires a minimum number of pattern courses for admission
What is 15
400
This is the only subject that requires all 4 years.
What is English?
400
These two subjects are the only ones eligible for validation.
What is mathematics and foreign language?
400
These are the two categories of criteria on the Comprehensive Review list.
What is Academic and Non-Academic?
400
Freshman eligibility is generally based on these three factors.
What is coursework, GPA, and examinations.
400
You may be allowed a waiver for this requirement if you can demonstrate competency
What is foreign language (Language Other than English)
500
This subject requires 2 years of classes and is also known as Subject Requirement D.
What is Laboratory Science?
500
This "G" requirement is for an extra year in one of the other subject areas.
What is College-Preparatory Elective?
500
This is the term used for repeating the exact same course or one of similar content after a grade of C or better has been received. UCs do not accept it.
What is duplication?
500
These 14 factors are considered in this approach to UC admissions.
What is Comprehensive Review?
500
What is website for approved CTE courses
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