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Entering Your Junior Year www.sandiegocalsoap.com 858.569.1866 Strive for A’s and B’s. Take PSAT Maintain A-G requirements Volunteer Take CAHSEE Sophomore Year in Review Join clubs or sports at your school Why is College Important? The A-G Requirements A-G Requirements A: 2 years History and Social Science B: 4 years English C: 3 years Mathematics (4 years recommended for both) (algebra, geometry, and algebra II) D: 2 years Laboratory Science (3 years recommended for UC) (1 year of biological science and 1 year of physical science) E: 2 years Foreign Language (3 years recommended for UC) (both years must be in the same language) F: 1 year Visual and Performing Arts: art, dance, theatre/drama, or music G: 1 year Elective chosen from the subject areas listed above or other college preparatory course (2 semesters or 1 year-long course) The California College System California State Universities (SDSU) Universities of California Private Schools (UCSD) (USD) California Community Colleges Vocational & Technical Schools (Southwestern, Grossmont) (Paul Mitchell, Art Institute) Admissions Tests Required Admissions Tests SAT : ACT: Notes: •General exam with 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing •Use for CSU, UC, and almost all private universities •General reasoning exam with 5 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing •Use for CSU, UC, and almost all private universities •Community Colleges do not require ACT or SAT tests •Fee waivers may be available Career Search CAREER SUPPORT FROM YOUR CPA Go Online Career Quiz Research Career Visit CPA • www.mydream.sdccte.org • Click “Take Assessment” • Enter any ID number and click next to start the quiz • Click “Industry Sectors” • Use the results of your Career Quiz to start looking for careers and College majors • Talk to your CPA about the quiz results and your career goals Community Service Graduation Requirement Find something you are interested in! Community Service Build contacts & relationships Gain Experience Meet with your College Peer Advisor (CPA) Call the Cal-SOAP office at 858.569.1866 Visit the Cal-SOAP website at www.sandiegocalsoap.com for information and current events for high school students! Remember, we are here for YOU!