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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?


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The California State University: 23 campuses

Presented By Ernest Lemus M.S. P.P.S. Project GEAR UP

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  • Each Campus

is Unique

  • CSU campuses

have distinct student populations and programs

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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
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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
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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

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‘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

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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’.

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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

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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
  • f 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
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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
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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)
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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)

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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
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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
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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)
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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

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Apply on www.csumentor.edu

  • Learn about the

campuses & financial aid

  • Prepare for the

CSU

  • Apply to the CSU
  • SAT code - 3594
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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
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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
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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!).

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Thank you and Good Luck!

Cal State L.A. Office of Outreach & Recruitment (323) 343-3839 ~ recruit@calstatela.edu

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www.calstate.edu