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North Salinas High School

Post-Secondary Planning

A-G COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

A-G COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

California State University (CSU) A-G Requirements:

 
The CSU requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of C or better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement. 
 
  • Social Science - 2 Years
  • English - 4 Years
  • Math - 3 Years (4 years recommended)
  • Laboratory Science - 2 Years (3 years recommended)
  • Language Other Than English - 2 Years of the same language (3 years recommended)
  • Visual and Performing Arts - 1 Year 
  • College Preparatory Elective - 1 Year 
 
Students must have have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (2.0-2.49 GPAs may be considered under special circumstances)
SAT or ACT are no longer required for CSU Admissions.
 
Click here for the CSU Freshman Admissions Requirements page
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University of California (UC) A-G Requirements:

 
The UC requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of C or better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement. You must complete at least 11 of these courses prior to the beginning of your last year of high school.
 
  • Social Science - 2 Years
  • English - 4 Years
  • Math - 3 Years (4 years recommended)
  • Laboratory Science - 2 Years (3 years recommended)
  • Language Other Than English - 2 Years of the same language (3 years recommended)
  • Visual and Performing Arts - 1 Year 
  • College Preparatory Elective - 1 Year 
 
Students must have have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for in state students and 3.4 for out of state students.
Students must submit 4 Personal Insight Question (PIQ) responses and list Awards, Honors, and Extracurricular Experience.
SAT or ACT are no longer required for UC Admissions.  
 
Click here for the UC Freshman Admissions Requirements page
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private, independent, OR out-of-state universities

private, independent, OR out-of-state universities

Private, Independent, or Out-of-State Universities:

 
For admissions requirements for private or out-of-state universities, students will need to go to the websites for those universities and look at their freshman admissions requirements.
 
Many of these colleges and universities can be found through the following resources:
 
 
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Students can work to obtain their two-year Associates Degree (A.A. or A.S.), certification, or plan to transfer to a four-year universities by attending a community college after high school. Students can explore different California Community Colleges by going to: https://www.cccco.edu/
 
 
HARTNELL COLLEGE

HARTNELL COLLEGE

All seniors receive support in applying to our local community college, Hartnell College so that they have it as an option after high school.
 
Hartnell College Important Links:
 
 
TRADE SCHOOLS AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

TRADE SCHOOLS AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Students may choose to pursue a trade or vocational program after high school, where they receive training in their career pathway of choice. Students can research different trade programs based on their interest, and can also explore vocational programs that are offered at community colleges (which can be a more affordable option).
 
Trade Schools and Vocational Program Links:
 
 
DUAL ENROLLMENT

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Current high school students are able to take classes at local community colleges (most commonly Hartnell College) in order to make progress in college general education requirements or to take courses that interest them. Students are encouraged to reach out to their counselor if they are interested in enrolling in college courses to learn more about the registration process. 
 
Hartnell College Dual Enrollment Links:
 
 
NCAA ELIGIBILITY

NCAA ELIGIBILITY

Students who are interested in playing sports in college will want to ensure that they are taking the proper steps to follow the eligibility guidelines. The following link provides students with some great resources related to NCAA eligibility:
 
 
 
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The following resources are also available to students and families to learn more about planning for college and career pathways: