Eleventh Grade

Are you on track academically?

• I am on track to complete the A-G requirements
• I understand the minimum requirements to be eligible to apply to a CSU or UC
• I know that a passing score on AP exams can earn college credit in general education or lower division major courses
• I am drafting my responses to the Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and receiving feedback

Who can help me get ready?

• I am on track to complete the A-G requirements
• I have begun exploring job interests using a career interest survey at my high school Career Center
• I understand how to connect with school staff for support with academic and socio-emotional resources.

What can I do to be ready?

• I utilize a planner to organize my day and track deadlines
• I take on equal responsibility when working with a group
• I remember to stay professional on social media and can set limits on my screen time

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Saving for College

• I have a 529 account to help me save for college.
• I understand basic finance (e.g. tax, income, good credit, insurance).
• I understand the concept of borrowing money, such as student loans, and how to navigate a healthy. relationship with finance.
• I know what scholarships I qualify for and the benefits of each.

Finding your Destination

• I know the dates CSU, UC and financial aid applications (FAFSA, Dream Act) open.

Extra credit and boosting your application

• I understand that dual enrollment classes can offer transfer credits for UC/CSU.
• I have joined a college access program at my school (Upward Bound, Cal-Soap, Talent Search, AVID).
• I have at least 2 people in mind to ask for a letter of recommendation.
• I understand that colleges favor applications with extra curricular involvement such as: sports, clubs or internships.

For more information:

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