A-G Requirements
How many years of History/Social Science are you expected to take in order to be eligible for the UC/CSU universities?
2 years
The Personal Insight Questions are
- a list of eight questions from which only four must be answered to be complete
- required for all UC applications
How many different college degrees are there?
4
Financial Aid
A list of money and resources for you to pay for your college education
At the beginning of senior year
How many years of English are you expected to take in order to be eligible for the UC/CSU universities?
4 years
What is Holistic Review?
The process in which students are seen as a whole and not just academically
How many years does it take to get an Associates Degree?
2+ years
Work-study
A job at a university where a student earns money to pay for their educational expenses
True or False: When you apply to college, college admissions will review your 10th and 11th A-G courses to calculate your GPA.
True
How many years of Math are you expected to take in order to be eligible for the UC/CSU universities?
3 years
What are the differences between the ACT and SAT?
- They use different grading scales
- Only one has a math section without calculators
- Only one has a science section
How many years does it take to get a Bachelor's Degree?
4+ years
Merit-Scholarship
Money awarded to a student based on academic achievements
True or False. In order to receive college credits for your Advanced Placement (AP) exam, you must earn a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam.
True
How many years of science and language other than english are you expected to take in order to be eligible for the UC/CSU universities?
2 years
If you qualify, for how many schools per system can you use the application fee waiver?
4
How many years does it take to get a Master's Degree?
5+ years
Need-Based Scholarship
Money awarded to a student based on family's income
True or False: Students can take two different languages to count as the two year requirement in order to be eligible for the CSU/UC.
False
How many years of college prep electives and visual/performing arts are you expected to take in order to be eligible for the UC/CSU universities?
1 year
Concurrent enrollment is
- open to all incoming 11th and 12th grade students
- a program that helps students earn college credit
How many years does it take to get a Doctorate Degree?
8+ years
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
Grant: Free money given by the government for a student's educational expenses
Loan: Borrowed money for college that is repaid with interest
What are transferable skills?
Transferable skills are skills that can be used in a variety of roles and occupations.
Ex: communication skills, management skills, interpersonal skills, clerical skills, IT/Tech skills, etc.