College Information

General requirements, by subject area

The following sequence of high school courses is required by the Academic Senate of the University of California as appropriate for fulfilling the minimum eligibility requirements for admission to the University of California.  It also illustrates the minimum level of academic preparation students ought to achieve in high school to undertake university level work.

The a-g requirements can be summarized as follows:

   1. History / Social Science – Two years, including one year of world history, cultures, and historical geography and one year ofU.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government.
   2. English – Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.          
   3. Mathematics – Three years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.
   4. Laboratory Science – Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics.
   5. Language Other Than English – Two years of the same language other than English. (ASL does count towards this category)
   6. Visual & Performing Arts – One year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.
   7. College Preparatory Elective – One year (two semesters), chosen from additional "a-f" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as "g" electives.


SAT Information:
Get ready to take the SAT!

Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year.

Learn more about the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, register online, and view and send your SAT scores go to: the college board website at:  collegeboard.org

ACT Information:
The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam. It assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

    * The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
    * The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.

Where to go to find out more information:  www.act.org

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