UC A-G Requirements
University of California
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California State University Admission Requirements
A-G Requirements
A.History: (2 years) One year: U.S. History, or Government and One year: World History
B. English: (4 years) Composition, Literature, and selected English Electives
C. Mathematics: (3 years) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II - 4 years recommended
D.Laboratory Science: (2 years in three areas) Biology, Chemistry, Physics–3 yearsrecommended
E. Foreign Language: Two years of same language: French, Spanish-3 years recommended
F. Visual and Performing Arts: Two consecutive semesters of an approved course in: Art, Art History, Music, Dance, or Drama.
G.College Prep Electives: One additional year within any in these areas College Prep English, Math, Social Studies, Lab Science and Foreign Language. A 3rd year of language in the elective requirement or two years of another language; or Visual and Performing Arts
3.0+ GPA in Grades 10 and 11
SAT or ACT Scores: UC requires 2 SAT Subject tests in addition to the ACT or SAT Reasoning Test