Post- Secondary Planning



Post secondary planning is an essential component of high school. School counselors support students in pursuing their individual goals and in many cases these plans include specific assessments and surveys. To learn more, please visit the SDUHSD College and Career web page.

EAP (Early Assessment Program)- CSU Campuses

Description: (cde.ca.gov)The Early Assessment program (EAP) is designed to provide students with an early signal of college academic preparation through California Assessments of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP/EAP) results. CAASPP/EAP scores are ONE of the multiple measures the CSU utilizes as an indicator of a students’ readiness for college-level coursework in English and mathematics and for placement of first-time freshman in the appropriate General Education (GE) English and mathematics courses once they enroll at the CSU.

Participants: 11th grade students who take the Smarter Balanced (SBAC) assessments in English Language Arts and Math.

Testing Window: Spring of 11th grade

SDUHSD Contact: Please contact your School Counselor for more information.

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CSU General Education Placement Estimator

CHSPE- California High School Proficiency Exam

Description: The California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) is a voluntary test that assesses proficiency in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills taught in public schools. Eligible students who pass the CHSPE are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the California State Board of Education. The test is given in English only. (chspe.net)

Participants: Students who are at least 16 or older, OR enrolled in 10th grade for one year, OR will complete one year of enrollment in grade 10 at the end of the semester during which the CHSPE regular administration (spring or fall) will be conducted.

Testing Window: Please refer to the CHSPE Website for testing dates and updates

SDUHSD Contact: Please contact your school counselor for more information.

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GED- General Educational Development Test

Description: The GED has 4 sections that are taken as separate exams. Sections include; mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, social studies, and science. Students who successfully pass all 4 sections of the GED earn a high school equivalency diploma.

Participants: Students who are 18 years old, or within 60 days of their 18th birthday. For more specific information please review GED policies.

Testing Window: Ongoing, visit GED.com for scheduling information.

SDUHSD Contact: Please contact your school counselor for more information.

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Career Inventories: California Career Zone & California Colleges

Description: School counselors support students with career exploration and preparation in middle and high school. Career inventories are assessments that allow students to answer questions to identify careers that match their personality and interests.

Participants: Students in grades 7-12

Testing Window: Ongoing

SDUHSD Contact: Please contact your student's counselor for more information.

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