what is the minimum GPA requirement for CSU?
2.0 GPA
How many years of history is required and recommended?
Required: 2 years of History
Recommended: 3 years of History
what are loans
Money you borrow and need to pay back after you graduate college
Which Upward Bound are you part of?
Volunteers of America Upward Bound
What is the minimum GPA requirement for UC?
3.0
How many years of English is required and recommended?
Required: 4 years of English
what are grants?
Free Money. Money you do NOT need to pay back. Usually awarded based on need and merit
What is dual enrollment?
Dual enrollment is when a high school student takes course from a community college to get transferable credit for a university
How many UCs are there
Name 5
There are 9 undergraduate UC schools
Public 4-year-institution
True or false
3 years of language is required
false
Required: 2 years of Language other than English
Recommended: 3 years of Language other than English
what is work study?
Money you need to earn by working while going to school. Usually, you work on campus
Whats an Associate Degree
The type of degree granted upon completion of a program of at least two, but less than four years of full-time equivalent college work
How many Cal State are there
Name 5
There are 23 undergraduate CSU campuses
Public 4-year-institution
True or false
2 years of math is recommended and 3 years is required
false
Required: 3 years of Math
Recommended: 4 years of Math
what are scholarships
Free money you do not need to pay back. Usually awarded based on merit
What a Bachelor's Degree
The undergraduate degree offered by four-year colleges and universities.
UC/CSU Required vs Recommended Admission Requirements
University of California (UC)
A minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Complete all required A-G Subjects
California State University (CSU)
A minimum of a 2.0 GPA
Complete all required A-G Subjects
Recommended Competitive Application for UC and CSU, But NOT Required
Take at least on Honor and AP Course
Take the placement exam
Take college courses
Participate in clubs and extracurricular activities
Take leadership
Do community service hours
History
AP US History
World History
English
H. 9th Grade English
AP Literature
Math
IM1, IM2, IM3
AP Calculus
Laboratory Science
Chemistry
AP Biology
Language other than English
Spanish
ASL
Fine Art
Dance
Drawing
Piano
College Elective
(Extra A-G Course)
AVID 12
Computer Science
** Note PE Is not an A-G Course / Computer Science is an A-G COURSE not SUBJECT
what does FAFSA stand for and what it is?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAFSA is due between October 1st to March 2nd of your high school senior year and renewed every year during college
You should not wait until you are admitted to university/college because you can miss the deadline
All U.S. Citizens and Permanent residents are eligible to apply for FAFSA
what is this called, This document summarizes a student's academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal background for college admissions.
What is a college application or résumé?