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* * * California Higher Education Requirements CSU Middle School Counselor Conference CSU Middle School Counselor Conference Presented by Valerie Bordeaux Director University Outreach School Relations/Presidents’ Scholars Program Evelyn Daliwan Assistant Director High School Relations April 16, 2008 University Outreach School Relations California State University, Long Beach CSU Middle School Counselor Conference Why Go To College? Opportunities for a better life More job opportunities Greater knowledge Increase potential Source: US Dept. of Labor 2003 CSU Middle School Counselor Conference Education Continues to be the Ticket to Higher Earnings High school dropout $ 22,250 High school graduate $ 31,400 Associate’s degree $ 38,500 Bachelors degree $ 51,300 Master’s degree $ 60,600 Doctoral degree $ 77,800 Source: US Dept. Labor 2007 /emp/emptab7.htm CSU Middle School Counselor Conference College Preparation Goal Discover, build and maintain an academic foundation for all middle school students that will bring future success in high school and college. CSU Middle School Counselor Conference How Do Colleges Decide Which Students to Admit? Average of grades during high school (GPA) Level of difficulty of high school courses Scores on SAT, SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Class ranking Pursuit of academic interests outside of school Special talents like music, art and sports Leadership or community activities CSU Middle School Counselor Conference What About College Admission Tests?Majority of 4 year colleges require SAT or ACT for admission PSAT – Pre Scholastic Aptitude Test provides practice before SAT  (test at high school in fall of 10th or 11th grade) PLAN – Provides practice before American College Test - ACT  (test at high school in 10th grade) SAT – CSU, UC, Private College admission test for reading, writing, math skills  (test in 11th and/or 12th grade)