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The UC System (www.ucop.edu/pathways/)
GPA Requirements-3.5

SAT I Required

SAT II Required

Admission for Fall 2008, Deadline Nov. 1-30 th 2007

Early Admissions-Online Application-October 1 st 2007

 

Required "A-G" Courses

a l History/Social Science - 2 YEARS REQUIRED

Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government.

b l English - 4 YEARS REQUIRED

Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. No more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement.

c l Mathematics - 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED

Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses.

d l Laboratory Science - 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED

Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in two of these three core disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement. The final two years of an approved three-year integrated science program may be used to fulfill this requirement.

e l Language Other than English - 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED

Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in languages other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.

f l Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) - 1 YEAR REQUIRED

A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art.

g l College Preparatory Electives - 1 YEAR REQUIRED

One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).

 

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Cal State Systems ( www.csumentor.edu )

 

Minimum GPA requirement with any SAT score is 3.0

(To Calculate Index-Your GPA X 800 +SAT I Score)

SAT I Required

Admission for Fall 2008, Deadline Nov 1-30 th 2007

Early Admissions- Online Application-October 1 st 2007

 

GPA	ACT Score	SAT Score	GPA	ACT Score	SAT Score	GPA	ACT Score	SAT Score
3.0 and above qualifies for any SAT score The SAT scores only include Math and Critical Reading
2.99	10	510	2.66	17	780	2.33	23	1040
2.98	10	520	2.65	17	780	2.32	23	1050
2.97	10	530	2.64	17	790	2.31	24	1060
2.96	11	540	2.63	17	800	2.30	24	1060
2.95	11	540	2.62	17	810	2.29	24	1070
2.94	11	550	2.61	18	820	2.28	24	1080
2.93	11	560	2.60	18	820	2.27	24	1090
2.92	11	570	2.59	18	830	2.26	25	1100
2.91	12	580	2.58	18	840	2.25	25	1100
2.90	12	580	2.57	18	850	2.24	25	1110
2.89	12	590	2.56	18	860	2.23	25	1120
2.88	12	600	2.55	19	860	2.22	25	1130
2.87	12	610	2.54	19	870	2.21	26	1140
2.86	13	620	2.53	19	880	2.20	26	1140
2.85	13	620	2.52	19	890	2.19	26	1150
2.84	13	630	2.51	20	900	2.18	26	1160
2.83	13	640	2.50	20	900	2.17	26	1170
2.82	13	650	2.49	20	910	2.16	27	1180
2.81	14	660	2.48	20	920	2.15	27	1180
2.80	14	660	2.47	20	930	2.14	27	1190
2.79	14	670	2.46	21	940	2.13	27	1200
2.78	14	680	2.45	21	940	2.12	27	1210
2.77	14	690	2.44	21	950	2.11	28	1220
2.76	15	700	2.43	21	960	2.10	28	1220
2.75	15	700	2.42	21	970	2.09	28	1230
2.74	15	710	2.41	22	980	2.08	28	1240
2.73	15	720	2.40	22	980	2.07	28	1250
2.72	15	730	2.39	22	990	2.06	29	1260
2.71	16	740	2.38	22	1000	2.05	29	1260
2.70	16	740	2.37	22	1010	2.04	29	1270
2.69	16	750	2.36	23	1020	2.03	29	1280
2.68	16	760	2.35	23	1020	2.02	29	1290
2.67	16	770	2.34	23	1030	2.01	30	1300
						2.00	30	1300
Below 2.0 does not qualify for regular admission

 

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Biola University (www.biola.edu)

 

GPA Requirements-3.0

SAT I Required

Admission for Fall of 2008, Deadline Nov 1-30 th 2007

Admission Requirements

SAT I Required -910

Admission for Fall of 2008, Deadline By the end of the first Semester of Senior Year.

 

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Community Colleges

Requires students to be 18 years old or have a High School Diploma.

 

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Total Units Required for Graduation for High School:

240 Units

 

Total units Required for Junior High :

120 Units

 

Ten units =1 year (2 Semesters) Of any class passed with a "D" or better.

LCS General Requirements For High School

240 Credits ( minimum)   

 

Bible -40 Credits

English-40 Credits

Mathematics-30 Credits

Social Science-35 Credits

Science including Health-25 Credits

Fine Arts-10 Credits

Physical Education-20 Credits

Foreign Language-10 Credits

Electives-30 Credits

LCS Junior High Requirements

120 Credits

Bible-20 credits

English-20 Credits

Mathematics-20 Credits

Social Science-20 Credits

Science-20 Credits

Physical Education-10 Credits

Electives-10 Credits

 

All of the general and elective required units must be passed with a minimum

Grade of a "D" in order to graduate.

 

All students must be enrolled in a Bible class each Semester

Note: LCS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) It is also on the "Approved List" for the UC System (which also applies to the CSU System)

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COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID FACT SHEET

Forms

 

Most colleges use the FAFSA ( Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. This form is similar to an income tax form and is available during the month of December on the internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov . Visit the site and you will be given a pin number, with that you can start to apply for student aid online. You may want your parent to help you fill it out.

 

Resources

Sources of information include www.hesaa.org and

www.mapping-your-future.org.

 

Scholarships can be found using several search programs. Two free searches are fastweb.com and the scholarship search found at www.collegeboard.org.

 

Other scholarships can be found at:

 

1. Best Buy Scholarships at www.BestBuy.com

(Volunteerism/grades-Deadline 2/15)

 

2. National Italian American Foundation at www.niaf.org

(Multi level scholarships, no deadline)

 

3. America 's Junior Miss @ www.ajm.org

(Multi levels, no deadline)

 

4. AXA Foundation Achievement Scholarship - www.axa-achievement.com

(Multi level scholarships-Deadline 12/15)

 

5. KFC Colonel's Scholars Program www.kfcscholars.org

(Multi levels-Deadline 2/15)

 

6. Omega Institute's Allied Health Program Evangeline Semple Scholarship

www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com

(Multi levels-Deadline April)

 

7. Walmart's Community Scholarship www.walmartfoundation.org

(access: SWCS)

(Multi levels-Deadline Jan)

 

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WRITING YOUR COLLEGE ESSAY

 

Introduction

If you are like most students, you see the college essay as another hurdle that you must jump on the way to being accepted at the college of your choice. In fact, the essay is not a hurdle but a rare opportunity; it is a chance for you to "talk" directly to the college's admissions committee and to help them "see" you as thinking and feeling person, rather than simply a set of impersonal statistics; it is your only chance to share your thoughts, insights, and opinions; to highlight your accomplishments: and to convey your maturity and outlook on life. If you see the college essay in this way - as an opportunity - then it is clearly worth the effort to put some extra time, thought, and energy into writing it.

 

Purpose of the Essay

The college essay is extremely important for two major reasons

1. It enables the college admissions office to evaluate your communication skills. Through your essay they can assess the clarity of your thinking and your ability to convey your thoughts in written form.
2. It enables the admissions office to learn more about you as a person, beyond what grades and SAT scores can convey. A well-written essay can speak worlds about your attitudes, feelings, personal qualities, imagination, and creativity. For the admissions staff, it adds another important piece to the puzzle because it distinguishes you as an individual, different from any other student who is applying.

Choosing a Topic

The choice of a topic is frequently not an issue, because many colleges and universities will either give you a topic to write about or present several rather specific topics from which you must choose. Other colleges may simply "suggest" broad general topics or give you total freedom to write about something that interests or concerns you. Regardless of whether you must respond to a prescribed topic or come up with one of your own, here are a few general hints about the most effective way to approach your topic:

• Narrow your topic and try to be as specific and illustrative as possible
• The easiest topic to write about is yourself. No one knows more about you than you. Since one important purpose of the essay is self-revelation, it is no place to be shy or modest, although you should not exaggerate. If you choose to write about yourself, remember that little incidents and facts are often the most revealing of character and outlook.
• Do not be afraid to write about something you think is a little different. A unique topic or approach is often refreshing to a college admissions officer who has been reading applications all day. Further, an unusual or offbeat essay is an excellent way to show your creativity.

Preparing to Write

Before actually sitting down to write a first draft of your essay; spend some time organizing your thoughts. Develop a framework for your essay so it will have a smooth and logical progression from one idea or incident to the next. Consider your purpose in writing, what you want to convey, and the tone that you think is most appropriate for the topic. Decide on a style that is comfortable for you, not one that you think the college admissions committee prefers. Finally, remember that organizing your thoughts and deciding on a framework does not mean you must be overly rigid at the start; leave room for flexibility and creativity as you actually begin writing.

 

Writing the Essay

You do not have to get it right the first time! Instead, write the first draft of your essay with the main focus on content -communicating your thoughts. Then set it aside for a day or two, reread it with a fresh perspective, and make any necessary changes. This is also the point at which you should consider matters of organization, style, grammar, spelling, and tone. Once you have rewritten your first draft, you may wish to try it out on your family, friends, English teacher, or counselor. While the final product and final "voice" should be yours, they may be able to offer helpful suggestions for technical or other improvements.

 

Within this general outline for actually writing the essay, there are some "do's" and "don'ts"

 

Do's

• Do think "small" and write about something that you know.
• Do reveal yourself in your writing.
• Do show rather than tell. By giving examples and illustrating your topic, you help bring it to life.
• Do write in your own "voice" and style.

Don'ts

• Don't write what you think others want to read.
• Don't exaggerate or write to impress.
• Don't use a flowery, inflated, or pretentious style.
• Don't neglect the technical part of your essay (grammar, spelling, and sentence structure).
• Don't ramble - say what you have to say and conclude.

Your college essay, along with your high school record, standardized test scores, and extracurricular involvement, will provide the bases upon which the college makes its admissions decision. A thoughtful, well-written essay can affect in a very positive way that final decision. Keep this in mind and take full advantage of the opportunity which the college

essay affords you.