Understanding Compact for Success: Class of 2024

Alexander Carey

Chief

Financial Officer

The counselors’ favorite reminder to the student body is our district’s advantage to higher education through the Compact for Success program to SDSU; sometimes it can be confusing, so let’s simplify it. The most important aspect in order to meet the requirements is to have been a student of the Sweetwater Union High School District from 9th-12th grade. That means no transferring to or from San Diego Unified or out of state, however, hypothetically, if you’re transferring from Eastlake to Bonita you’ll still be eligible (you just have a different problem, Boot Bonita!). Every student needs to demonstrate readiness in both English and Math and be on track to clear by the end of their senior year. This can be done in a number of different ways, which are listed below. As seniors next year, the class of 2024 must pass both semesters of English and Math with a minimum of a B letter grade. As Mr. Conner always says “B- or below, no go”, although there are some exceptions to this rule. First, since all students are required to take the CAASPP testing for English and Math everyone has the possibility to score standards “met” or “exceeded” which will directly lower the minimum grade for seniors’ eligibility needed to pass for Compact down from a B or higher to a C or higher. Alternatively, students who pass the AP exam with a 3 or higher on an English (ex: Lit) or Math (ex: Calc or Stats) class throughout high school will have demonstrated college readiness for Compact. A passing score can take the place of a class credit needed while in college. Lastly, although no longer required at CSUs and UCs, the SAT can provide a third way to meet to demonstrate college readiness by scoring a minimum of

550 in English and 570 in Math. Please contact your counselor if you have questions regarding the exceptions above. Aside from the core classes of Math and English, each student must complete the school’s A-G required classes with grades of a C or higher and graduate with an overall GPA of at least 3.3 to prove college readiness. It is important to note that these specific requirements only apply to SDSU for maintaining eligibility for Compact for Success. Any other school will have its own requirements for incoming freshmen and should be thoroughly researched individually as it is bound to differ. All applications to SDSU for the fall of 2024 must be submitted according to the college’s deadline. Compact for Success maintains some exceptions as it does not guarantee admissions to majors such as Dance, Music, Theatre: Performance, and Nursing because these programs are heavily impacted. Students are still able to select one of the majors listed above in their applications, however, will no longer be within the bounds of Compact for Success. For the classes of 2025 and beyond, SUHSD will be sending out a communication to students and parents regarding the updated Compact for Success criteria.