Amador Valley High School

CSU NightAmador Valley High School

Counseling Department

CSU Night 2008

• Liana Wong M - O

• Keri McDonald P – Sl

• Winter Jones Sm - Z

• Carrie Bennett A – B, EL Learners

• Suzy Lu C – F

• Sheryl Pacheco G – J

• Damon Garcia K - L

Amador Valley High School Counseling Department

Allison Tables – Support Counselor

COMPARATIVE SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

Subject Area Pleasanton Unified CSU

History/Social Studies

3 1/2 Years to include: 1 yr. US, 1 sem. Civics, 1 sem. Economics, 1 ½ yr. other social studies – usually Global Studies and World History (35 credits)

2 YearsUS and World

English 4 Years (40 credits) 4 Years College Prep

Math 2 Years (20 credits)(1 year must be Algebra or the equivalent of algebra)

3 YearsAlgebra, Geometry,Intermediate Algebraor Math I-IV

Science 2 Years ( 20 credits)1 Year Physical

1 Year Life

2 YearsLab Science

Foreign Language 1 Year (10 credits)(Or)

2 Yearssame language

COMPARATIVE SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

Visual and Performing Arts

1 Year (10 credits) 1 Year

PE 2 Years (20 credits) ----

Health 1 Semester (5 credits) ----

Electives 80 Credits 1 YearCollege PrepElective

Totals 230 Credits(10 credits = 1 year)

15 Units(1 Unit = 1 yr.)

Standard Sequence ForCollege Admissions Testing

Senior Year

October SAT Reasoning or ACT.

NovemberSAT Reasoning or ACT.

December

Final repeat testing if necessary. December is the last month to test if you are applying for admission for Fall 2009.

• Science, Math, Reading, English

• Accepted nationally• Curriculum-based • No penalty for

guessing• Basic Fee: $30• Writing Essay:

Optional (add $14.50)

• Writing Essay: 30 min.• Perfect score 36

• Critical Reading, Math, Writing

• Accepted nationally • Reasoning• Penalty for wrong

answers • Basic Fee: $43.00• Writing Essay:

Mandatory Writing Essay: 25 min.

• Perfect score 2400

ACT SATWhat’s the Difference?

Sending SAT scores

• Student should list CSUMentor as a score recipient (code 3594).

• CSU Mentor will then store scores for all CSU campuses to utilize.

• Pay one fee

ACT Scores Manager

• Student must release the ACT score to at least one CSU campus the traditional way

• Student is then eligible to release scores to other CSU campuses through CSU Mentor (at no additional cost)

• Apply October 1st – November 30th at www.csumentor.com

• SAT Reasoning or ACT score required (writing score not used)

• 2.0 minimum academic gpa (grades 10 and 11 college prep classes)

• Eligibility Index (uses academic gpa and SAT/ACT scores to determine eligibility)

CSU Application Information

www.csumentor.com

• Learn about the CSU system

• Narrow down from 23 campuses based on your criteria– Matching Assistant, Comparative View, Campus Facts, Distance

Search, CSUMentor Seach, FAQs, Student Support

• Explore majors

• Get information on financial aid

• Apply online

Impacted CSU Campuses Fall 2009

• Cal Poly Pomona• Sonoma • Long Beach• San Diego• Fullerton• Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Visit individual websites for specific information on applying

Averages for Fall 2008

GPA SATACT

• Cal Poly Pomona 3.24 1020 21

• Sonoma 3.20 1024 22

• Long Beach 3.40 1100 21

• San Diego 3.77 1165 25

• Fullerton 3.20 979 20

• Cal Poly SLO 3.87 1266 27

Important Dates

• UC Night Oct. 16• ACT Oct. 25• Early Decision Cal Poly Deadline Oct. 31• SAT Nov. 1• CSU application deadline Nov. 30• SAT (last test date for CSU) Dec. 6• Financial Aid Night (at FHS) Dec. 11

Important Dates continued

• ACT (last test date for CSU) Dec. 13• File FAFSA on-line Jan. 1 –

March 2• Answers from colleges March – April• Return SIRs by May 1

Student Support

• 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)• support@csumentor.edu• Monday – Friday (6:30am – 6:30pm)• Extended hours on weekends and over

Thanksgiving Break• November 30th (6:30am – 2:00am)!