College Systems
A-G
Exams
Extra Curricular Activities
'People'
Resources
100
In these college systems, you can earn an Associate’s degree in two to three years and have the option to transfer into a four year university. There are 112 of these campuses in California.
Community College or Junior College
100
To be eligible for a California 4-year College or University a graduating high school senior needs 4 years of this subject with a grace of 'C' or better. This is the only A-G requirement a student has to pass all four years of high school.
English ('B' requirement)
100
In California, all high school students must pass this test to earn a high school diploma.
The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE).
100
Three to four years involvement in student government, the school newspaper, or leadership really shows a student's ________ to a club or team.
Commitment.
100
This school resource organizes student's class schedules, helps you change your classes and makes sure you are taking your A-G courses.
HS Counselor.
200
In these college systems, the applications are open to apply from October 1st-November 30th and you can apply to four colleges for free using a fee waiver. There are 23 of these campuses in California.
The California State University system ( CSU)
200
One year of high school dance, art, photography or music class will meet this A-G requirement.
Visual & Performing arts (F' requirement)
200
This is good firsthand practice for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Program and gain access to college and career planning tools.
The PSAT (Preliminary SAT).
200
A student who plays a sport on a league outside of school if the school does not offer the sport is showing a specific _______ in an activity.
Interest.
200
This school resource provides access to new knowledge gives you your grades, helps you understand the new things you are learning about.
Teacher.
300
This PUBLIC California College system offers 4-year bachelor degrees (BA), master degrees (MA), doctorate degrees (PhD) and professional degrees (M.D) and is know for its research. There are 10 of these college systems.
The University of California system (UC).
300
Students must pass at least two years consecutively of this A-G requirement. However, they can get high school credit by passing one of these classes in middle school.
What is Language Other than English ('E' requirement).
300
This college admittance test has 4 parts, and an additional optional test.
The ACT - American College Test
300
A student who can write and recite lyrics like Lupe Fiasco or Jay Zee is showing he/she has ________.
Talent / Ability.
300
This resource may be found in your school or outside of it and helps you develop your talent or ability in something they you interested in doing.
a Coach.
400
These college systems offer smaller class sizes, better financial aid and scholarship packages and might require an interview as part of the application process.
Private/Independent California Colleges.
400
UC’s recommend students to pass an additional year of this A-G subject requirement which is one more year than CSU’s require.
Math ('C' requirement)
400
This test has three parts, reading, writing and math and the highest score one can possibly get is 2400.
The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
400
A student who is managing their classwork and extra curricular activities is showing they have their ______ in order.
Priorities.
400
This resource can be found on a HS campus or off and main purpose is to guide a HS student each year in what they need to do to get to college, then helps with college application and financial aid forms.
A College Adviser.
500
These college systems provide employment preparation skills for trained labor such as welding, culinary arts and fashion design and not as much academic rigor.
vocational / technical schools.
500
Physics and Chemistry are ______ kind of science.
A physical science.
500
This test is based on the subjects you learn while in high school.
The ACT ( American College Test)
500
A student who volunteers to read to the elderly at the local hospital, serve food at a homeless shelter or tutor kids in his/her neighborhood is showing he/she is making a contribution to the _______.
Community.
500
This resource may be some one working in the field you want to work in when you finish college, for example a Doctor, Teacher, Engineer.
A Professional