11th Grade
The Road to College: 11th Grade Preparedness
Ongoing Career and College Major Exploration
Time Management
Earn Good Grades
Extra Curricular Activities
Rigorous Coursework
Challenge yourself by taking rigorous coursework. Consider taking AP courses when available. A rigorous course load will strengthen your academic skills, better prepare you for college and make you a more competitive applicant when applying to college.
Determine A-G status
A-G eligibility requires that students complete the subject requirements depicted on the left with a C or better. ("Credit" grades or "Pass" meet this requirement.) For UC's, the minimum G.P.A requirement in A-G courses is 3.00. For CSU's, the minimum G.P.A. requirement in A-G courses is 2.5. Private college/university requirements vary. Refer to their respective website for specific requirements.
College Research
The College Board College Search Tool is one of several tools that can help you narrow down your major and identify colleges and universities to which you may want to apply.
Practice Personal Insight Questions/College Essays
CAASP/SBAC
This assessment is administered at the end of junior year and is one of the multiple measure the California State University (CSU) utilizes to assess grade eleven students' readiness for college-level coursework. Test results may inform English and Math placement at CSU campuses.
