A-G and Beyond Recognition

Congratulations!!

You are eligible to apply to a university this Fall because…

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• You are on track to meet your 15 A-G course requirements by the end of your Senior year!

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• You have earned a grade point average (GPA) that provides opportunities to apply to a university your Freshman year (Fall 2027)!

Dante Hernandez (Guest Speaker)

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy & Environmental Flows

UC San Diego, Jacobs School of Engineering

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• Montgomery High School Class of 2021

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COMPACT FOR SUCCESS

• Maintain continuous enrollment in SUHSD from 9th-12th grade and graduate from a SUHSD high school.
• Demonstrate "compact readiness" in English.
• B (not B-!) or above in Senior English
• Demonstrate "compact readiness" in Math.
• B (not B-!) or above in higher-level Math
• Complete the A-G requirements with grades of C or higher by the end of senior year
• No D's or F's during senior year.
• Maintain a 3.40 GPA or higher at the time of application through 12th grade.
• Meet all SDSU admissions/enrollment deadlines, including first year application to SDSU.

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Guaranteed admission not available for majors in Nursing, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Television, Film & New Media: Production, and Theatre: Performance

Guaranteed admission to San Diego State University (SDSU) for students who meet the following requirements:

APPLYING TO A UNIVERSITY

�WHAT MATERIALS DO I NEED TO GET STARTED?

• High School Transcript
• Social Security Number (exceptions made)
• Mailing Address
• College Transcript (If Applicable)
• AP Exam Scores and Dates Taken (available on College Board!)
• SAT/ACT Scores (If Applicable)
• Family Income Information
• Personal Insight Essays (UC Schools)

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HOW DO I APPLY?

• Fully complete your application.

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• Have a counselor (or Ms. Kosa if you are in AVID!) check your application.

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• Be sure to submit and check for a confirmation email!

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES

Visit our

MOH Counseling Website

for more information on each university!

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MOH Counseling Website – University Admissions

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�CSU APPLICATION RESOURCES

• Freshman Application Guide
• Step-by-step application process for Freshman applicants.

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Freshman Application Checklist

• Check to make sure all information is ready to begin and follow through the application process.
• CSU Apply FAQ’s
• Frequently Asked Questions for the Application Process

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Educational Opportunity Program Worksheet

• The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a support program for first generation college students.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM

Visit our

MOH Counseling Website

for more information on each university!

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MOH Counseling Website – University Admissions

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�UC IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES

• UC Important Dates and Deadlines
• Detailed information regarding application dates and deadlines.

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Personal Insight Questions

• Resource for assistance in writing your personal insight responses.

OTHER CAMPUSES/INSTITUTIONS

• Private Schools
• Out-of-State Schools

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Many of these schools use either the Common App application or one found directly on the university’s website.

**Letters of Recommendation may be required…ask your counselor or teachers for these letters at least two weeks in advance of when they are needed. Counselors will not be available during the breaks.

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COLLEGE ACCESS REPS

• CalSoap
• M/W/F - 8:30-3:30

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• WAHUPA/Talent Search
• Coming Soon!

CCGI

WHAT IS CCGI?

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• California College Guidance Initiative
• Digital platform with tools for students to develop college and career plans, as well as assist in applying to colleges and universities.
• Visit Californiacolleges.edu and login with your Sweetwater Google account.

WHAT WILL I USE CCGI TO DO?

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Explore college and career options.

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Launch college and university applications.

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Launch financial aid applications.

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Access resources for financial aid and college applications.

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FINANCIAL AID

Types of Financial Aid

Grants are based on financial need that you do not repay.

Scholarships - Money awarded for academic or other achievements. You must apply to scholarships.

Student Loans are borrowed funds that must be repaid with interest over time.

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• Work Study is a part-time campus job allowing students to earn money for expenses.

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Estimating Your Financial Aid

Eligibility for need-based financial aid is determined by the following federal formula:

Cost of Attendance (COA)�- minus Student Aid Index (SAI)�- minus other financial assistance�= equals the maximum amount you can receive in need-based financial aid.

Student Aid Index (SAI)- is an eligibility index number used to determine how much federal student aid you are eligible to receive. This number results from the information that you provide on your FAFSA form.

• Taxed and untaxed income
• Assets (except for the family home)
• Savings and investments
• Household size

FAFSA/CALIFORNIA DREAM ACT

• Opens for Seniors in October 2026.
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• FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (For legal residents with a social security number) www.studentaid.gov
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• CADAA: California Dream Act Application (for students without a social security number assigned) https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing
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Due Date is March 2, 2027

• If you are applying to the EOP program at a CSU, deadlines are as early as Dec. 31.
• Reasons to file ASAP:
• Merit-based scholarships are limited at each university.
• You will have your student aid report sooner and be better informed to make decisions on your school of choice.
• You are more likely to qualify for grants.
• There are limited amounts of financial aid available in each state.

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Cash for College Workshops: https://cash4college.csac.ca.gov/

CAL GRANT

• Awarded Cal Grants by submitting the FAFSA/Dream Act.
• Based on financial need
• You will create a Webgrants account approximately three weeks after you submit your FAFSA
• This is where you will manage which school will receive the money you were awarded

SCHOLARSHIPS

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?

• Demonstrate Achievement
• Some scholarships are merit-based and indicate that you stood out among your peers. Referencing this may assist you in applying for colleges or jobs.
• Financial Support
• This is money you do not have to pay back!
• Ability to Focus on Academics
• Funding college can be stressful and winning scholarships may help to alleviate some of the financial stress, allowing you to better focus on your studies.

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WHERE CAN I FIND SCHOLARSHIPS?

• MOH Scholarship Bulletin - bit.ly/MOHScholarships.com
• Bigfuture.org
• fastweb.com
• Scholarships.com
• Local Organizations/Businesses
• University-Specific (once you are applying to a specific university)

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Scholarship Counselors: Dr. Silva Diaz & Mrs. Avalos

REFLECTION

Moment to Reflect…

• Students…
• Share with your guest or someone at your table one college or career goal you have.

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• Parent/Guest/Family Member/Friend…
• Share with your student one commitment you will make to support the success of their goal.

Upcoming Events at MOH

to Support College Apps 🎓

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COLLEGE KICKOFF DAY!

Tuesday, October 13 🕤 Periods 2, 3, 4 & 5 📍 Library

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PIQ WORKSHOP

Thursday, October 22 🕤 9:30–10:30 AM 📍 Library

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AFTER SCHOOL COLLEGE APP + FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS

Every Early Friday Release Day Starting Friday, October 16 🕝 2:45–3:30 PM 📍 Counseling Center

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