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10th Grade

  • Take Geometry or Algebra II.

  • Take college prep English.

  • Aim for As and Bs in all your classes;

    studying hard will help you prepare for college.

  • Take the PLAN and PSAT, exams that help you prepare for the ACT and SAT and keep you on track for college.

  • Take elective courses from the “a-g” course list:

    History, English, math, visual and performing arts, laboratory science, and a foreign language.

  • Update your High School Course Planner
    on CSUMentor.

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a-g Courses

a-g Courses

The California State University requires the following college preparatory pattern of classes for admission:

  1. History and Social Science
    2 years (1 year of U.S. History and 1 year of Social Science)
  2. English
    4 years required
  3. Math
    3 years (4 years recommended)
  4. Laboratory Science
    2 years with a lab class
  5. Language other than English
    (Foreign Language) 2 years of the same language
  6. Visual and Performing Arts
    1 year
  7. College Preparatory Electives
    1 year of any college preparatory subject

Visit your school counselor for a detailed list of classes or visit the University of California's Doorways website.

Brush up on your English and math skills at the CSU Success website.

11th Grade

11th Grade

Decide on a few of your favorite colleges and register for the SAT or ACT.

More about 11th grade

Helpful tips

Helpful tips

Developing strong study skills and time management will help you get through school and succeed in life!

  • Pay attention in class
  • Take good notes
  • Study effectively
  • Eat well and get rest
  • Read all assignments
  • Form a study group to test your knowledge with your friends

Check out these other helpful tips:

Note-taking strategies

Time management tips

Take control of homework

The power of study groups

The keys to effective writing

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Prepare and Apply

Prepare and Apply

Use CSUMentor to set up your course planner, compare campuses, and send in your applications.

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