CSU
Application
Workshop
Eligibility, Tips, Common
Mistakes, then free time on
computers.
Calculating your UC/CSU GPA
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First look only at 10th & 11th grade
Palomar Courses: 5 units =2 weighted grades
Put a line through all non-college prep classes (Team Sports, CAD, Woodshop)
Repeated courses must be exact same level and title
Eligibility Calculator
 Once
you have
calculated your
GPA compare it on
the Eligibility Index.
 SAT is Reading
Comprehension
and Math test
scores combined
(no Writing).
California Resident
Eligibility Index
ACT
SAT
Composite
Score
Total Score
3.0
No
Minimum
No
Minimum
2.8
2.6
2.4
2.2
2.0
14
18
22
26
30
660
820
980
1140
1300
GPA
Tips
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Keep your username and password written down
somewhere. You can save applications and log on later to
complete.
Use High School transcript in order to enter in class
information. Do not send transcript unless requested.
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Check 1st page of application to see when school requires
transcript.
You will find your SSID on top of your SMHS transcript (called
state ID)
Complete one full application for one CSU before starting
any other applications
Be sure to enter in the high schools that you have attended
and Palomar (Under the College Info Tab) if you took a
class there.
You are attending San Marcos High School in San Marcos,
Ca NOT Santa Barbara or Texas.
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When entering in test information be sure to include
scores.
If you are taking a test in the future (Oct/Nov) put
that date on your application and leave your score
blank
When taking SAT test use the code 3594 to send
scores to ALL CSU campuses. Scores must be sent
directly from College Board.
If you have listed a CSU campus as an ACT score
report recipient, you can use the ACT Scores
Manager through CSU Mentor to release your score
to additional campuses. Before you can use the ACT
Scores Manager, you must first have arranged for
your scores to be sent to a CSU campus.
 Each
CSU campus will ask you to create
an account with their system. Do it and
keep track of your password and
username and check back at least once
a week. Also, create a professional email
address that you will check. These are the
official communication methods of CSU.
 Track application status, “To Do” items,
and Due Dates through campus accounts
and email.
Adding courses
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Choose the school that they were taken at (SMHS or
Palomar)
Choose the grade level, year, title and semester
course with 2 grades given for a full academic year.
Choose the grade for each semester (if you
repeated a D or F only report the new grade and not
the D or F)
Designate if it was an honors course only if there is a
star on the left of the course on your high school
transcript.
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CANNOT designate Bio (H), English (H), History (H),
Geometry (H), or Algebra 2 (H) as an honors course
 List
additional non a-g courses such as: Leadership
(ASB), Yearbook, Drafting, Woodshop, etc (if asked).
 When completing the information on the Fee
Waiver page IT MUST BE ACCURATE. It can only be
submitted once.
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Fee Waiver = 4 campus applications for free
 Can
pay by credit card, check or money order
(application fee $55.00)
Senior Year Courses
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Senior Schedule: Enter in 1st semester courses as “in
progress”, 2nd semester as “planned”
If you listed a course on your application and then
drop it, you MUST notify the admissions office at each
university to which you applied.
All acceptances are conditional; MUST earn C or
better
If you are taking AP Gov this year, add AP Gov under
the History/Social Studies section for 1st semester and
AP Macroeconomics under the “G” Elective
category for spring semester
If you are taking Math Analysis/Trig this year (Mr.
Kachorek period 2), TRIG/PRECALC as your course.
EOP
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EOP is a separate application. Great
program for lower income, first generation
college students (parents did not graduate
from 4 year university). AVID and AB540
students are encouraged to apply.
Cannot start EOP app until you submit CSU
app.
EOP provides orientation sessions, tutoring,
advising, transitional support, EOP grants
PACE Promise
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Have you been enrolled in the San Marcos Unified School
District all 4 years?
Have you completed the A-G coursework with grades of
“C” or better?
Did you meet the CSU eligibility index?
Have you taken the SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam?
You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) starting January 1st.
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PACE $CHOLAR
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$tudents must pass the EAP test in English and math
during the 11th grade (taken during the STAR tests).
*YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO CSUSM*
CSU/UC Applications due Nov.30th
NO APP, NO TURKEY!!