HS Prep
9th through 12th grade grades are on this academic record. Once grades are on this document, you cannot remove them.
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An event where college admissions representatives talk with students and parents.
College Fair/College Rep Visit
This needs to be done in order to determine what school choice would best fit the career field you want to go in.
research/making time for research
What can help you pay for college?
Financial aid, grants, scholarships
Students should meet with this person to make sure they are taking the right classes and are on track for graduation.
School counselor/College advisor
These are classes you can take in high school to earn high school and possibly college credit
AP classes/DE classes/Community College classes
The college admissions process begins during this year in high school.
Freshman year
This is a 2-year program. You can decide to transfer from a ___________ to a 4-year college after completing your general education requirements.
Community College
These classes are often challenging, but look great on transcripts
AP classes/DE classes/Community College classes
A set of guidelines established by colleges that must be met in order for a student to attend that college.
Admissions Requirements
MINIMUM GPA needed to get into California State University (CSU)
A minimum of a 2.0
What is a target school?
A school where your academic profile (GPA, test scores, courses, etc.) falls within the average range of admitted students
These will help you learn how to work and communicate with peers and mentors, looks great on your transcript and shows college admission boards that you are a go-getter. This can be volunteering, being part of a club/organization, working, awards you've received, etc.
Extracurricular activities
The average of a student’s grades, typically based on a four-point scale.
GPA
MINIMUM GPA needed to get into a University of California (UC)
You request this from a teacher, mentor, etc. who can speak to your qualities, characteristics, and capabilities in terms of your ability to excel in a school/program/job.
Letter of recommendation