Admission to the state universities is dependent upon three factors:

1. High school grade point average in grades 10 and 11 excluding Physical Education

2. Scores on the American College Test or Scholastic Aptitude Test corresponding to the G.P.A.

For example:

Grade Point Averge (GPA)	American College Test (ACT)	Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
3.00	(Eligible with any score)	(Eligible with any score)
2.80	14	560
2.50	20	800
2.20	26	1040
2.00	30	1200

3. Satisfactory completion of the following required subjects:

For admission through Summer 2003

4 years of English
3 years of Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
1 year of U.S. History or U.S. History and Government
2 years of foreign language (the same language)
3 years of approved academic electives and/or agriculture
1 year of lab science (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.)
1 year of visual and performing arts: art, dance, theater/drama, or music

For admission beginning Fall 2003

4 years of English
3 years of Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)
2 years of U.S. History and social science
2 years of foreign language (the same language)
2 years of lab science (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.)
1 year of visual and performing arts: art, dance, theater/drama, or music
1 year of electives chosen from the subject areas listed above

Students earning a grade point average above 3.00 are eligible for admission without specific standardized test scores.

Students earning a grade point average below 2.00 are not eligible for admission.

State universities currently require applicants to file their application during the month of November. Applications after the closing period are considered only on a space available basis.

University of California Entrance Requirements (the "A-F requirements")

Fifteen courses will be taken during grades 9 - 12. Of these fifteen courses, seven must be taken in grades 11 and 12. The specific course requirements are:

A.	1 year each of U.S. History and World History
B.	4 years English (all courses must require frequent and regular practice in writing expository prose composition
C.	3 years of mathematics (Algebra, Algebra 2 and Geometry)
D.	2 years of laboratory science (1 year life science and I year physical science)
E.	2 years foreign language
F.	College Preparatory Electives: 2 courses to be chosen from history, advanced mathematics, laboratory science, foreign languages and fine arts. (Courses should involve considerable reading and aim to develop analytical reasoning ability and skill with written and oral expression) At Pacific Grove High School, the following courses would qualify: Government, A.P. Government, Economics, Honors Social Studies, Precalculus, A.P. Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, A.P. Chemistry, A.P. Biology, Marine Science, Anatomy (not used for Section "D" above), Art Workshop, String Orchestra, Band, Jazz Band and Instrumental Music.

Beginning with applicants for Fall 2003, the Subject Requirement includes one unit of cousework in Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama/theater, music or visual arts.) The number of college preparatory electives required were reduced from two units to one, so the total number of Subject Requirements remains at 15. The visual and performing arts requirement is labeled the "f" requirement and the college preparatory elective requirement is labeled the "g" requirement.

Examination Requirements

Admission will be based on a combination of either S.A.T. or A.C.T. scores and grade point average in the A-F course pattern plus a set of S.A.T. II test scores.

The required S.A.T. II pattern will be writing, mathematics, and one other test of the student's choice.

Table of Grade Point Averages and Corresponding Required Test Scores (Partial List)

A-F Subjects G.P.A.	American College Test A.C.T. Composite	Scholastic Aptitude Test S.A.T. Total
2.82	36	1600
2.94	31	1400
2.98	29	1310
3.00	28	1270
3.08	23	1110
3.17	19	920
3.25	15	690

Scholarship Requirements

You must earn at least a "C" in each of the courses required for admission.

Grades you received in courses taken in the ninth grade or earlier are not used in determining your scholarship average, however, they do fulfill subject requirements. The grades that appear on your of official high school transcript, including those earned in accelerated and advanced courses, are the grades the university will use in evaluating your record.

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The University of California is a single institution which
encompasses several branches as listed below:

• Berkeley
• Davis
• Irvine
• Los Angeles
• Merced (open 2004)
• Riverside
• San Diego
• San Francisco Medical Ctr.
• Santa Barbara
• Santa Cruz

Although there are differences among the private colleges and universities in entrance requirements, generally they expect students to satisfy the same subject pattern as the U.C. system. Students should check with the Guidance Office for specific requirements.

Parents beware! There are hundreds of scholarship services on the market, but many are scams. The Federal Trade Commission recently launched Project Scholar Scam to alert consumers about fraudulent search services.
For more information e-mail Ms. Briscoe or call 646-6590 ext. 279.

There are numerous books listing various types of scholarships.
Here is a list of some recommended resources:

College Board Scholarship Handbook
College Costs & Financial Aid Handbook
Peterson's Scholarship, Grants and Prizes
The A's and B's of Academic Scholarships

Web sites for more help:

PGHS: PG High Scholarship List (in office)
California Student Aid Commission: www.csac.ca.gov
The College Board: www.collegeboard.org
Financial Aid Information Page: www.finaid.org
FastWEB Scholarship Search: www.fastweb.com
U.S. Department of Education: www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/express.html
Office of Scholarships and Fellowships at Carnegie Mellon University--includes a searchable scholarship database: osf.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/

Two 25-minute verbal sections; two 25-minute math sections; one 30-minute writing skills section.

Not used to determine college admissions; intended to help students prepare for SAT I

Three-hour exam; 140 questions; measures verbal and math reasoning skills.

Scoring on each section ranges from 200-800 points.

Three-hour exam; 215 questions; measures achievement in English, Math, Reading and Science.

Scores on each section are averaged to create a composite score. Perfect score is 36 points.

Students in the Midwest and South generally take the ACT.

Your score is based on the number of correct answers ONLY. If you aren't sure, take a guess-it can't hurt you and it could help you.

Harder questions are worth the same amount as easy ones. Answer the easy questions first and leave the more time-consuming questions till the end.

One-hour test that assesses mastery of a particular field of study.

Up to three tests can be required for admissions. Some schools use the SAT II for course placement; others don't require it at all.

20 test are offered in five subject areas: English, Math, History, Science and Foreign Language.

Scores are based on an 800-point scale.