"AVID has helped me learn a lot more about college and what I can look forward to when I need to apply. It has helped keep my focus on my school work as well." - Charlie Stonebraker, 10th Grade - North High School

 
College Requirements & Information
   
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Fall 2003: First-time freshmen seeking admission for the Fall 2003 semester or later terms will have the same preparatory course requirements for admission to both the California State University and the University of California. The preparatory course admission requirements for both systems will be the completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Fall 2004: The high school grade point average calculation will be modified to include only those grades earned in approved college preparatory courses taken during the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades of high school. This adjustment will help high school counselors and students by having the CSU and UC use the same method to calculate a high school GPA to determine admission eligibility. The CSU and UC will continue to establish different eligibility indices.


College Preparatory Subjects Years Required
A. English Four (4) years of college preparatory English composition and literature.
B. Mathematics Three (3) years required to include: Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, or higher level mathematics. Four (4) years recommended. (Algebra in the 8th grade recommended).
C. History/Social Science Two (2) years - One year U.S. History or 1/2 year of U.S. History and 1/2 year of U.S. Civics or American Government; and one year of World History, Culture, and Geography.
D. Laboratory Science Two (2) years required. Three (3) years recommended. (Must have two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other approved college preparatory science).
E. Language Other Than English Two (2) years required. Three (3) years recommended. (At least two years of the same language). American Sign Language is acceptable.
F. Visual and Performing Arts One (1) year required from the following: Dance, Drama/Theater, Music, or Visual Art
G. College-Preparatory Electives One (1) year of academic courses in any of the above A-F areas.

 

Comparison of Different College Systems
System
Community Colleges
California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities
Number of Campuses
108
23
9
70
College Entrance Test
None Required
ACT or SAT I
ACT or SAT I and three SAT II exams
Varies: Check with college or university of your choice
Degrees Offered
Associate degrees and vocational certificates
Bachelors and Masters
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, and professional degrees
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, and professional degrees
Tuition Fees *
(subject to change)
Approximately $11 per unit
Approximately $1,850 per year
Approximately $3,850 per year
Varies
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to students who demonstrate financial need. A limited number of academic scholarships are also available.

 

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What Can Parents Do?

 

The role of parents in AVID:
The involvement of parents is a priority in AVID. The working assumption is that parents want their children to succeed and are important members of the team, including student, parents, teachers, and colleges, that will make this possible. The job of each AVID school's parent involvement program is to harness the tremendous influence parents have on their children toward the goal of a college education. Parents are informed about program events and expectations through newsletters and parent meetings, which also provide a forum for discussions regarding the college admissions process and how to help children succeed academically. Parent meetings encourage a strong parent peer group, through which parents encourage and share information with one another. Parent groups often become active in planning programs and raising money for recognition banquets, enrichment events and even scholarships. A multi-year series of parent study skills is also offered.
 

 

 

 

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