Navigating through A - G & 9th-12th Requirements for Academic Success

Use the Academic Planner at californiacolleges.edu to plan out your "A-G" courses

Take the classes you need to be ready for advanced classes in your Junior and Senior year

Build a strong Math and English foundation

Develop study skills to learn more effectively

Get involved in College Readiness programs such as Upward Bound and community service opportunities

Start building community service hours (this will be high recommended for college apps) 

Join  clubs on campus to show extracurricular activities

Volunteer with clubs on campus or specifically with NJROTC for their annual hygiene drive, Knights of Compassion for their socks drive

Meet with your counselor to identify the best academic pathway for your major of interest

Can begin to take the optional aptitude test, known as the ASVAB Test for personal or future military interest

Focus on your grades. The CSU calculates your GPA for admission using your 10th grades courses

Start building community service hours (this will be high recommended for college apps) 

Join  clubs on campus to show extracurricular activities

Volunteer with clubs on campus or specifically with NJROTC for their annual hygiene drive, Knights of Compassion for their socks drive

If considering a STEM career take an advanced math course or a course that prepares you for advanced Math

Visit californiacollege.edu to complete the "Work Values Career Assessment" and "Documenting My Experience" worksheet and view the "Resume" template to start preparing for employment

Attend a college campus or college presentation in the Career Center

Can take the optional aptitude test, known as the ASVAB Test for personal or future military interest

Continue to strengthen your English and Math skills by taking advanced courses

Select courses that match your career interest. If considering a STEM major, take an advanced Math course

Take a community college or dual enrollment courses to earn college credit (optional)

Start building community service hours (this will be high recommended for college apps) 

Join  clubs on campus to show extracurricular activities

Volunteer with clubs on campus or specifically with NJROTC for their annual hygiene drive, Knights of Compassion for their socks drive

Do well on the CAASPP exam. Your CAASPP score may be used to place you in the appropriate English and Math courses when you attend a CSU/UC

Visit californiacolleges.edu to complete the "College Search Tool," "Understanding Financial Aid," and "Personality Career Assessment" worksheets

Meet with your counselor to discuss your transition to college

Can take the optional aptitude test, known as the ASVAB Test for personal or future military interest

Take your final English college prep course such as ERWC, Honors English, AP English or IB English

Take an advanced Math course that matches your career interest. If considering a STEM career take Pre-Calculus or Calculus

Take a community college or dual enrollment courses to earn college credit (optional)

Begin meeting with teachers, counselors, advisors  or whomever can help create a letter of recommendation for your college apps, in September

Stay focused on earning good grades in your final year!

Visit californiacolleges.edu to complete the "Financial Aid Lessons" and "Launch & Submit the FAFSA/CADAA Application"

At the beginning of your sophomore year, register at eligibilitycenter.org

At the end of your junior year, your transcript will be sent to the eligibility center if you are registered with them

Check with your school counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate on time with your class and have the required amount of core courses

Beginning April 1 of your senior year, request final amateurism certification

Your final transcript with proof of graduation will be sent early June to the eligibility center

All students hoping to play D1 or D2 college sports must register with the NCAA eligibility center to ensure they have met eligibility requirements for Division I and Division II schools

​Students should register prior to the end of their junior year

Initial eligibility for incoming college freshmen is simple. The NAIA does not have any core course requirements and can be determined as early as the summer following your junior year. The NAIA Eligibility Center will determine your eligibility based on your high school grades and sometimes your SAT/ACT scores, class rank, and/or dual credit. Rules can differ if you are a GED, home school student, or took time off between high school and the NAIA. Register at PlayNAIA.org to access details in your resources menu. 

Students are permitted a maximum of two days of tryouts throughout their entire athletic career. If a school has a policy for reimbursing all students for such visits, the same can be applied to you as a prospective student-athlete. 

Click here to register