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COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE
The 4 steps to take when planning for college
Step 1: Consider Your Interests and Goals
Step 1: Consider Your Interests and Goals
Take the Interest Profiler on Californiacolleges.edu
Find your interets and explore!
Step 2: Research Different Types of Institutions
Step 2: Research Different Types of Institutions
Use the College Search Tool on Californiacolleges.edu
Based on your results, what type of institution makes sense?
4-Year Public College or University
4-Year Private College or University
2-Year Community College
For-Profit School
Online College or University
Trade School or Technical College
Step 3: Understand the True Cost of College
Step 3: Understand the True Cost of College
CSU approximate tuition: $6,633/year
UC approximate tuition: $13,300/year
Community College approximate tuition: $1,104/year (California promise allows first 2 years at a community college FREE)
4-Year Private College or University, For-Profit, Online College/University, and Trade School/Technical College's tuition will vary.
Step 4: Plan Ahead to Meet Important Deadlines
Step 4: Plan Ahead to Meet Important Deadlines
Make sure to keep track of the following deadlines:
College Applications due dates
SAT/ACT testing dates
Financial Aid
Scholarships
A-G Requirements
You MUST have your A-G requirements met in order to attend a CSU or UC. Even if you are unsure if you want to attend college it is important to keep your options open!
Click on the category to see what classes count for that specific requirement. It is important that you keep track of your classes to ensure that you are taking courses that match the goals you want to achieve after High School.
A: History/Social Science- 2 years required
A: History/Social Science- 2 years required
Ag Government
American Government
Political Science (Dual Enrollment)
AP Human Geography
US History 017B (Dual Enrollment)
World History 1 (Dual Enrollment)
U.S. History
World History
B: English- 4 years required
B: English- 4 years required
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
English 1-4P
Dramatic Literature
EL 1-3
Pre-AP English 1
Pre AP English 2
Intro to Speech & Debate
C: Math- 3 years required, 4 recommended
C: Math- 3 years required, 4 recommended
Algebra 1P
Algebra II P
AP Calculus AB
Statistics (Dual Enrollment)
Calculus
Common Core Math
Geometry
Integrated Math 1-3
Pre-Calculus
Quantitative Reasoning with Advanced Mathematical Topics (QRAT)
Statistical Literacy
D: Science - 2 years required, 3 recommended
D: Science - 2 years required, 3 recommended
Ag Science 3
Agriculture Science 1
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics
Biology & Sustainable Ag
Biology 1
Chemistry
Earth & Space
Physics
PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Introduction to Engineering Design, and Principles of Engineering
Foundation of Science
E: Foreign Language- 2 years required, 3 recommended
E: Foreign Language- 2 years required, 3 recommended
American Sign Language 1&2 (Dual Enrollment)
AP Spanish
Spanish 1-4
F: Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year required
F: Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year required
Adv. Art Projects
Advanced Band
Advanced Speech & Debate
AP Music Theory
Baritone Choir
Beginning Band
Ceramics 1-3
Concert Choir
Color guard
Drama Production 1&2
Drawing 1&2
Jazz Band
Music Theory
Theater
Floral Arts
Treble Choir 1&2
Show Choir
Wind Ensemble
Wood 1
Yearbook
G: College Prep Elective- 1 year required
G: College Prep Elective- 1 year required
Ag Mechanics1
Ag Leadership
Ag Econ
AP Microeconomics
AVID 9-12
Business Entrepreneurship
Econ
Geography
Ag Design and Fabrication
Mechanical Systems in Ag
Multimedia Marketing
Naval Science 1-4
Psychology
Storytelling
Vet Science
Virtual Enterprise
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