The California State University:

23 campuses

Presented By

Ernest Lemus M.S. P.P.S.

Project GEAR UP

• Each Campus

is Unique

• CSU campuses

have distinct

student

populations and

programs

What can I study at the CSU?

• Radio/Television Film

• Business

• Dance

• Engineering - Theme Park

• Interior Design

• Fire Protection Administration

• Criminal Justice

• Forensic Science (MS)

• Dairy Science

• Education

• Hotel Restaurant

Management

• Kinesiology

• Computer Gaming &

Design

• Music Industry & Tech.

• Nursing

CSU Alumni include

• Governors, Senators, Mayors, Politicians

• Actors, Comedians, Directors, Producers

• Singers, Songwriters, Musicians

• Professional Athletes, Coaches, Trainers

• Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Technicians

• Attorneys, Stockbrokers, Accountants

• Authors, Historians, Research Analysts

• Engineers, Architects, Astronauts

Eligibility for Admissions

• California High School graduates

• A-G subjects, GPA, SAT I or ACT

• California Community College Transfers

• Transferable units, GPA, 4 Basic

Subjects

‘A-G’ College Preparatory Pattern

a) U.S. History or U.S. History and Government,

and Social Science

b) English

c) Mathematics

(Algebra, Geometry, Algebra ll)

d) Science with Lab

(Two from the following: Biology, Chemistry,

Physics)

e) Language other than English

(two years of same language)

f) Visual and Performing Arts

(A single yearlong approved course)

g) Electives

2 years

4 years

3 years

2 years

2 years

1 year

1 year

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Comprehensive a-g pattern of college preparatory study - 15 Units/years

Grade Point Average

• The high school GPA is based upon grades earned in all

approved college preparatory courses taken in the 10th,

11th and 12th grade. Initial decision can be made on 10th

and 11th grades. Final decision will include 12th grade

courses.

• CSU will award honors points in the GPA calculation for

up to 8 semester courses taken in 11th and 12th grade.

No honors points are awarded for grades of ‘D’ and ‘F’.

Eligibility Index – CA residents/CA HS graduate(*Minimum 2.00 GPA required)

GPA ACT SAT GPA ACT SAT

2.95 11 540 2.45 21 940

2.90 12 580 2.40 22 980

2.85 13 620 2.35 23 1020

2.80 14 660 2.30 24 1060

2.75 15 700 2.25 25 1100

2.70 16 740 2.20 26 1140

2.65 17 780 2.15 27 1180

2.60 18 820 2.10 28 1220

2.55 19 860 2.05 29 1260

2.50 20 900 2.00 30 1300

College Entrance Tests & Scores

• The CSU accepts the SAT I Reasoning Test or ACT.

• CSU Mentor SAT school code.

• CSU only looks at Critical Reading and Math portion of SAT I Reasoning Test.

• If multiple score reports, the highest score earned in each single sub score of the examination is used.

• Example:

• 1st time: 500 M + 600 CR= 1100

• 2nd time: 550 M + 550 CR= 1100

• CSU total = 550 M + 600 CR= 1150

Impacted Campuses

for Freshman

• May require higher index:• Chico

• Fresno

• Fullerton

• Long Beach

• Los Angeles

• Northridge

• Pomona

• San Diego

• http://www.calstate.edu/sas/annual-publications/documents/ImpactedProgramsMatrix.pdf

• San Francisco

• San Jose

• San Luis Obispo

• San Marcos

• Sonoma

• Pomona

Transfer Pathway – Upper Division Transfer

• Complete at least 60 semester/90 quarter transferable

college units

• Complete General Education Courses:

• CSU General Education Breadth

• Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)

• As part of GE, complete Golden 4 subjects with ‘C’:

• Oral Communication (Speech)

• Written Communication (College-level English writing)

• Critical Thinking

• Quantitative Reasoning (College-level Math)

Upper Division Transfer (cont.)

• Complete additional lower division prerequisite courses

for the major – www.assist.org

• Minimum 2.0 transferable college GPA (or 2.4 GPA for

non-CA residents)

• Apply for desired entry term before filing deadline

• Enter CSU as a “junior”.

• IMPACTED programs/campuses – also meet

supplemental admission criteria (e.g., higher GPA)

Early Assessment Program (EAP)

• The Early Assessment Program (EAP) measures

your English and math skills at the end of your

junior year to let you know in advance if you are

ready for college level work.

• Take the EAP section of the California Standards

Test (CST) in your junior year.

• It will save you time and money!

• For more information, visit www.csusuccess.org

Early Assessment Program (EAP) –

for SENIORS in high school

• Check your STAR report for your EAP status

• If you are “college-ready” in English and/or math –you are ready for the CSU

• If you are “college-ready- conditional” for math, successfully complete a senior year math course

• If you are “not college-ready” – develop your English and/or math skills to prepare for your CSU placement exams.

• Check your EAP status, visit www.csusuccess.org

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

• First generation college students

• Low income background

• Comprehensive academic support services

• Requires separate application

• www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp/eop_apply.asp

• Personal statement

• Letters of recommendation (2)

Cost of Attendance (2010-11)

Estimated Costs of Attendance

State University and Campus Fees

$4,370-$6,498

Books and Supplies $1,288-$1,734

Food and Housing $6,678-11,970(On-campus Housing)

Transportation $711-$1,320

Misc. Personal $1575-$3,114

TOTAL $14,622- $24,936

Apply on www.csumentor.edu

• Learn about the

campuses &

financial aid

• Prepare for the

CSU

• Apply to the CSU

• SAT code - 3594

Important Dates

• Application Priority Filing Period for Fall 2012:

• October 1 – November 30, 2012

• FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid Priority Deadline:

• January 1 – March 2, 2013

• EOP-Educational Opportunity

Program:

• Varies

• Scholarships:

• Varies

Resources

• Your College/Career/Transfer Center

• Your College/Academic Counselor

• CSU Recruitment Advisors

• Web resources:

• www.calstate.edu

• www.csumentor.edu

• https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/

• http://www.collegeboard.com/splash

Senior Tips:

• Find a campus that best fits you – visit!

• Apply early.

• Go to a Financial Aid Workshop with your parents/

• Submit AP/IB test scores to all desired campuses.

• Remember that when you are admitted it is

provisional (you have to complete your last

semester of high school and still meet the

admissions requirements!).

Thank you and Good Luck!

Cal State L.A.

Office of Outreach & Recruitment

(323) 343-3839 ~ recruit@calstatela.edu

www.calstate.edu