THE ACT®

The ACT® is the leading US college admissions test, measuring what you learn in high school to determine your academic readiness for college.

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SAT®

Most students take the SAT spring of junior year or fall of senior year. Many take it twice — and most improve their score the second time around.

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AP®

"Advanced Placement" (AP) is a program of college-level courses offered at many high schools. Courses are available in many subject areas, including English, history, humanities, languages, math, psychology and science.

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OFFICIAL SAT® PRACTICE

For the first time ever, the creators of the SAT have given Khan Academy exclusive access and advice to build a personalized practice program for anyone, anywhere. These tools are free and available now for every student to take ownership of their learning and their future.

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FAFSA

Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college or career school.

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MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

History & Social Science

English

Mathematics

Laboratory Sciences

Language other than English

Visual or Performing Arts

College Prep Electives

Government

Economics

Physical Education

Health

1 year U.S. History
1 year World History

4 years

3 years

1 year of Biology
1 year of Physical Science

2 years

1 year

1 year (minimum)

1 semester

1 semester

2 years

1 semester

  • Berkeley City College

  • Bethune-Cookman University

  • California State University, Channel Islands

  • California State University, East Bay

  • California State University, Northridge

  • California State University, Sacramento

  • Carrnington College

  • Chabot College

  • City College of San Francisco

  • College of Alameda

  • Devry University

  • Ex'pression College

  • Fisk University

  • Harding Univeristy

  • Holy Name University

  • Laney College

  • Los Medanos College

  • San Francisco State University

  • San Joaquin Delta College

  • San José City College

  • San José State University

  • Southern Oregon University

  • University of California, Berkeley

  • University of California, Davis

  • University of California, Irvine

  • University of California, Los Angeles

  • University of California, Merced

  • University of California, San Diego

  • University of California, San Francisco

  • University of California, Santa Barbara

  • University of California, Santa Cruz

  • University of the Pacific

  • Woodland Community College