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ByMarjani Chidinma, CSU Los Angeles
Admissions University of CaliforniaCalifornia State University’sResourcesTips
2 years of U.S. History / Social Science 4 years of English 3 years of Math (4 recommended) 2 years of Science (3 recommended) 2 years of Foreign Language
(3 recommended) 1 year of Visual Performing Arts 1 year of a College Preparatory Elective
A-G Subject requirements must be completed with a letter grade of C or better
SYSTEM FACTS 10 campuses – only 9
open for undergraduates
Target upper 12% of high school students
Minimum GPA is 3.0 Application criteria is
based upon: A-G Courses and GPA SAT Reasoning or ACT
with Writing Extracurricular
Activities and Involvement
Personal Statement
CSU CAMPUSES'
• Each Campus is unique (separately accredited)
• CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs
“Learn by doing” Applied and Practical
Majority of 4 year colleges require SAT or ACT for admission
• PSAT (Offered at Glendale HS) – Pre Scholastic Aptitude Test provides practice before SAT (test at high school in fall of 10th or 11th grade)
• PLAN (Not Offered at Glendale HS) – Provides practice before American College Test ACT (test at high school in 10th grade)
• SAT – CSU, UC, & Private College admission test for reading, writing, & math skills (test in 11th and/or 12th grade)
• SAT Subject Tests – Private College admission subject tests and varies by college (test after course is completed)
• ACT – CSU, UC, & Private College admission test for English, reading, writing, math, & science skills (test in 11th and/or 12th grade)
Create an account to www.californiacolleges.edu once the students create an account they are
able to submit their grades, courses, and more! The information provided will transfer over
when they do their CSU application if students uses same user name and password.
https://www.csumentor.edu https://
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
Maintain good grades throughout your high school years.
Your senior year counts! Most acceptance letters are
provisional, meaning that your admission status can be affected by your senior year
Communicate with your counselors and your campus (es) admission department
Tour the campuses your are interested in.
Begin compiling a list of possible scholarships.
Attend college fairs and parent nights.
Make contact with university representatives.
Do not limit your choices. Take the SAT’s/ACT early. Always meet the given
deadlines. Get familiar with college
prep and campus websites
CSULA Ambassador: Jonathan AlvarezGlendale High SchoolMain Office, College and Career Center,
Room 1102Every Friday from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Marjani ChidinmaRecruitment SpecialistAdmissions & RecruitmentCal State Los Angeles(323) 343-3388Web: www.calstatela.eduEmail: [email protected]