A-G
LPS Requirements
Exams
How to stand out
College Fun
100
This is the B category of the a-g, and requires that student partake in reading, writing, and analyzing.
What is English
100
You will need 140 hours in order to graduate.
What is Community Service
100
This exam is also known as the "Scholastic Aptitude Testing."
What is SAT
100
Colleges want to see that students are well round and have participated in various activities.
What is extra curricular activities.
100
In college you get to choose the courses you want to study and match them to your interest especially when you have declared this.
What is a major
200
Any extras beyond the required courses of the a-f are in this categorie
What is the G College Preparatory Elective
200
Its the average of your overall grades, you will need a 2.0.
What is Grade point average (G.P.A.)
200
This test is also know as the "American College Testing"
What is ACT
200
This essay is only required for Private Universities and UC's. It helps students give admissions advisors a better perspective of who they are.
What is the Personal Statement.
200
When you live on campus you get experience living in this type of room.
What is a dorm room.
300
Students need two years of the same subject in order to fulfill the E category.
What is Language other than English (LOTE)
300
The amount of credits you will need to graduate.
What is 200 credits
300
The Early Assessment Program requires that all juniors in high school test to determine college readiness.
What is EAP Math and English
300
Private Universities are the only institutes that require these types of documents that give teachers and or administrators an opportunity to help a student stand out. UC and CSU's do not require these.
What is a letter of recommendation.
300
Many campuses give students an opportunity to be part go these types of groups. These are know for studying hard but they also party hard!
What is a Sorority or Fraternity
400
Students need two year of Laboratory Sciences to fulfill the D requirement.
What is Chemistry/Physics and Biology
400
In the tenth grade you were given an exam that test your math and english knowledge.
What is California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
400
You are required to pass this exam in order to get a high school diploma.
What is CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)
400
Its important to toot your own horn when applying to Colleges in fact many Universities want to know about your recognitions.
What are awards and achievements.
400
Its pretty cool when your University allows you to travel to a different country and still continue your studies.
What is studying abroad.
500
Its all the courses in the "A" category that students start taking in 10th grade and finish them in the 12th grade.
What is World History, US History, and Economics/Government
500
LPS is a college prep school that only offers these type of course. These courses are required for graduation.
What are A-G courses.
500
These exams can exempt you from having to take further entry level college exams. Especially if you score a 3, 4, or 5!
What is an AP exam (Advanced Placement Exam)
500
These are all the criteria that colleges/Universities use to gage how you stand apart from other students who have also applied to their University. Its what they look at as your comprehensive review.
What is a-g courses, g.p.a., SAT or ACT scores, #of Ap or Honors courses, and extracurricular activities/community service.
500
At the end of your four years of partying, oops I mean studying you get one of these!
What is a Bachelor's degree.
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