University Pathway
Tips, tricks, and requirements
TOPICS
● College Admission Requirements (A-G)
● vs. high school graduation requirements
● STHS Grade Level Prep for Completion of A-G
● CSU, UC, other University Admission Tricks
● WUE
● College Application Timeline
● Q and A
REQUIREMENTS to get into 4-year Universities
A-G Requirements:
● All courses must be completed with a ‘C’ or better!!!
Requirement for years of foreign language assume SAME language over the years
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Grade Level (9th & 10th) Prep for STHS Classes to complete A-G
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Grade Level (11th & 12th) Prep for STHS Classes to complete A-G
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California State Universities (CSU) Admission Requirements
MainFactorsofAcceptance:
● GPA(2.5minimumofA-Gclasses)
● StrengthofSchedule
● NOSAT/ACTexamscoresconsidered
● NOEssays,
● NOlettersofRecommendation
● NOActivity/Honorslist
A-G Subject Requirements GPA –Acceptance Averages
-SDSU avg. GPA = 4.1 -CAL Poly (SLO)= 4.0
-SAC STATE & Chico State = 2.5
***EDC students who complete A-G requirements are guaranteed admittance with a 2.5 GPA or Higher
University of CA (UC) Admission Requirements
Main Factors of Acceptance:
● GPA (3.0 Min)
● Strength of Schedule
● Personal Insight Questions (PIQs)
● Extracurricular Activities
● Community Service/Work Experience
● Awards and Honors
● NO SAT/ACT exam scores
● NO letters of recommendation Comprehensive Review: 13 factors
Choose 4 out of 8 Personal Insight Questions Visit
OUT-OF-STATE PUBLIC/PRIVATE UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Many use a Holistic Review
Most campuses use the Common Application, which allows students to apply to multiple campuses with a single application.
Requirements vary:
Review each college to determine requirements
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Many Private and Out of State Schools offer Early Action and Early Decision Application Plans
WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE)
For more information go to: https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/
Students can attend a participating college for reduced tuition.
● Out-of-state students pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at participating schools, compared with nonresident rates that can exceed 300% of in-state rates
● WUE is sometimes offered only to certain students (high GPA, well rounded)
Some participating colleges include:
● Arizona State University (limited degrees/camps)
● Colorado State University
● Boise State University
● Oregon State University
● University of Montana
● University of Utah (3.3 unweighted GPA)
● University of Hawaii Manoa
● University of Nevada, Reno
BE CAREFUL…
Each participating school has its own eligibility requirements.
4-year University-Bound Timeline
Fall/Spring of Sophomore/Junior Year
Research universities…find the ones that have programs you are interested in. Visit colleges…sign up for tours well ahead of time. USE PERSONAL EMAIL for all college transactions!!!!
Spring of Junior Year Fill out your brag sheet and request letters of recommendation (if needed); Scholarship applications often ask for letters of recommendation
August 1 Begin your UC Application- DUE NOVEMBER 30th
August-November Start drafting your UC PIQs (Personal Insight Questions)
Fall Begin your Common App Application (if going private or out of state) Due Dates and requirements vary. Check your individual Colleges.
October 1st CSU Application for Fall 2024 Opens! DUE DECEMBER 1st
October 1st First day to submit UC Application
November 1st Early Action and Early Decision Applications Due
November 1st - February 1st Local/El Dorado County Scholarships: DUE FEBRUARY 1st www.scholarships.edcoe.org
December 1st(this is not always the exact the date) UC and CSU Applications Due (other universities have different deadlines…check each carefully)
End of March Decisions from CSU/UC’s are announced (check your personal email)
May 1st College Decision Day!!
