You should consider preparing for college as soon as possible. The information listed below will help you prepare for your college experience. The sooner you can complete these tasks, the better your chances of admittance to the college of your choice.

Preparations for: 12th graders 11th graders 10th graders 9th graders 8th graders 7th graders 6th graders

Students

• Take challenging courses to expand your knowledge and stretch your mind and that satisfy CSU's college admission requirements: Algebra I or Geometry, college prep English, and a foreign language.
• Aim for A's and B's in all of your classes. Focus on your class work and your homework to develop the study skills you will need to succeed in college.
• Check with the math teacher to see if your school participates in the Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project, a readiness assessment test that determines your math level.
• Participate in school orientation to learn about the different activities available at your high school. Join clubs, play sports, and volunteer. Take elective courses that interest you and that meet CSU's admission requirements such as music, art, theater, or a foreign language.
• Develop a "Student Planner" on the CSU Mentor website. This planner will help (1) decide the high school courses you need to enroll in to meet CSU admission requirements; (2) give you SAT and ACT test dates; and (3) tell you the GPA (Grade Point Average) you need to meet the CSU's admission requirements.
• Verify that the courses you are taking fulfill the A-G course requirements for the CSU System.

Families and Student

• Get information about what courses your student needs to take to graduate high school and be eligible for college by attending back-to-school nights and meeting with the high school counselor and teachers.
• Verify that the courses your child is taking fulfills the A-G course requirements for the CSU System.

Contact the Office of University Outreach for additional information at (714) 278-2086 or outreach@fullerton.edu