College Systems
This California system has 10 campuses and uses holistic review.
What is the UC system?
The minimum grade needed in all A–G classes to count for college eligibility.
What is a C?
This type of GPA does not include honors or AP extra points.
What is unweighted GPA?
Joining these can help build your resume and improve leadership skills.
What are clubs and sports?
This Fresno State program offers a full scholarship and is very competitive.
What is the Smittcamp Family Honors College?
This system has 23 campuses and focuses on hands-on, career-ready learning.
What is the CSU system?
A student who passed Geometry with a C but failed Algebra II is missing credit in this A–G category.
What is C (Math)?
This document shows your grades every semester and tracks graduation credits.
What is a transcript?
Students should attend these after school to get help and improve grades.
What are tutorials?
This national program matches high-achieving, low-income students with top colleges.
What is QuestBridge?
These colleges offer open enrollment, lower cost, and clear transfer pathways.
What are community colleges?
What systems require A–G for admission.
What are the UCs, CSUs, and Privates?
A–G progress can usually be found in this section of the transcript.
What is the A–G tracking section?
Doing this in the community looks strong on college applications and teaches responsibility.
What is volunteering?
students often apply for these to help pay for college.
What are scholarships?
Stanford, USC, and University of the Pacific fall under this type of college system.
What are private universities?
The “E” requirement is for this subject category.
What is a language other than English?
This GPA includes extra points for AP and honors classes.
What is weighted GPA?
Developing these early helps students manage homework and avoid procrastination.
What are study habits?
QuestBridge gives students this type of financial package if selected.
What is a full ride?
A student wants to attend a school known for marching bands, cultural traditions, and national pride. It is not based on location, but history.
What are HBCUs?
A student took Spanish 1 in middle school and Spanish 2 in high school and thinks they completed the E requirement. Are they correct?
Yes, if Spanish 1 appears on the high school transcript.
Freshmen and sophomores should check this on their transcript to make sure they are on track for graduation.
What are credits?
Taking these types of classes can challenge students and make their transcripts stronger.
What are AP, honors, or advanced classes?
A student applying to selective opportunities must balance GPA, rigor, leadership, and story. Which part of the application ties those pieces together?
Their personal narrative or essays.