Resources

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How to Get to College:

• Tell your counselor you want to go to college – he/she will help you map out your path to College
• Take challenging courses that meet college eligibility requirements
• Get As & Bs, particularly in English, Math, History, Science
• Use annual STAR tests to see where you need help

6th Grade

• Let counselor know you want to go to college
• Develop good study habits

7th Grade:

• Take English, pre-algebra

8th Grade:

• Take English, Algebra and a foreign language

9th Grade

• Plan high school curriculum to meet all the college eligibility A-G requirements
• Take English, Algebra I or Geometry

10th Grade

• Take English, Geometry or Algebra II and other A-G courses
• Try passing the CAHSEE test
• Visit one or more College Campuses

11th Grade

• Take English, advanced Math or Algebra II
• Take PSAT course in the fall; SAT or ACT in the spring
• Retake the CAHSEE test if needed
• Visit the college campus you may want to apply to

12th Grade

• Complete A-G course requirements
• Retake SAT or ACT tests; ensure that you've passed CAHSEE
• Complete college financial aid applications in the fall