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mom61
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 03:39 pm |
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Seniorboysmom- were his art classes just one semester? That might be the problem. My oldest had to take another art class in high school even though she had had a year of art in 9th grade at a private school (two separate 1 semester classes). We were told that to meet the UC requirement the visual arts course had to be a full year course.
If he has time a one semester community college art class counts as a full year.
If in all other ways my child qualified for a UC I would be hesitant to settle for the Cal States especially over an art class. I would push my child to find a way to get that class in.
My son did not apply to any UC's but did apply to 3 Cal States. He ended up being short one semester of a requirement. 2 of the Cal States admitted him anyway based on his overall record. 1 would not even consider his application due to the absence of the semester.Last edited on Thu Aug 30th, 2007 03:40 pm by mom61
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*seniorboysmom*
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 05:33 pm |
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I never thought it would be so confusing to simply apply to a CAL University!
As far as the UC's......S is qualified to apply in all areas (UC calculated GPA and all other a-g requirements) except for the missing fine arts (which technically he has taken...twice...except it is not approved). So can he apply, and if accepted, complete this fine arts course over the summer? Or will he immediately disqualified? I remember DD applying to the UC's several years ago, and I think she just filled out her a form with her courses and grades online and sent the transcript later. (?) I will look into his average test scores, but I think he might fall slightly short on the 690 average.
Thanks for all the info!!
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*seniorboysmom*
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 05:42 pm |
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mom61...no, both of his fine arts courses were 1 year courses. It really surprises me that they do not count...he goes to a very tough independant private school and they are usually pretty on top of such things. ALL other art courses at his school supposedly qualify for the UC's, of course except the 2 classes that he took. 
I agree...if there was anyway around this I think the UC's should be on his list instead of the Cal States...but he has a very tough schedule with 3 AP's and 2 regular classes, and the thought of yet another fine arts class on top of the 2 he already has to get into his safety schools just does not appeal to him....very frustrating....
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leftcoast
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 10:56 pm |
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Carolyn, what would happen with a student who transfers from out of state for 11th grade -- with all the typical college prep work, but clearly not "approved"? What about a student who can't schedule a required course in due to scheduling difficulties and takes the subject from a local community college instead?
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DesperateDad
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Posted: Fri Aug 31st, 2007 04:59 am |
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lc:
can't answer your first q, but the UCOP website clearly states that a student can meet the a-g requirements by taking classes at a juco. If the class is transferable, it also receives bonus point credit.
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CarolynLawrence
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Posted: Fri Aug 31st, 2007 07:30 am |
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leftcoast wrote: Carolyn, what would happen with a student who transfers from out of state for 11th grade -- with all the typical college prep work, but clearly not "approved"? What about a student who can't schedule a required course in due to scheduling difficulties and takes the subject from a local community college instead?
The courses taken outside of California could still be used to satisfy A-G requirements. The courses taken at the California high school, however, would need to be UC approved in order to satisfy A-G requirements. Unless the student meets the admissions eligibilty standard mentioned by lfm above, the student would still need to meet the scholarship requirement (GPA in A-G courses plus test scores) in order to be "UC eligible." DD is correct about being able to fulfill the A-G requirements at the community college level. In fact, often when a kid gets a "D" or "F" in a senior year course required for A-G, the UC's will give them the option of making it up at a JC or having their admissions rescinded.
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*seniorboysmom*
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Posted: Tue Sep 4th, 2007 07:35 pm |
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I have finally found out some information about the a-g requirements for Cal States vs. the UC's.
The a-g requirements DO need to be UC approved for the Cal States. Wow...thanks to everyone here a near disaster has been averted. I also found out that the fine arts requirement can be satisfied by an online one semester college art history class, so that looks like the route he will be taking. Now he will qualify to apply to both the UC's and the Cal States, so it worked out for the best.
Thank you!!!!!
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mom61
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Posted: Thu Sep 6th, 2007 01:10 am |
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seniorboysmom- I am surprised that a competitive Ca private school has art classes that aren't UC approved. I would also have a word with the school and see if they could try to get those classes approved. I would also be upset with the counselor at the school for letting it slip by. There is no excuses for any Ca high school college bound student to not be eligible to apply to the UC's and Cal States.
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WestrnMom
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Posted: Thu Sep 6th, 2007 04:00 am |
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Yearbook is one class that is not considered "college prep" FYI.
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