Creating An
Academic Game Plan

Any student wishing to study at a four-year public university in California must complete the A to G sequence of courses. A to G is a sequence of 15 required (and 3 more recommended) high school courses. Together, they provide the skills necessary to succeed both in college and the workforce. If you are well prepared in school via this curriculum, you also increase your chances of doing well on the SAT. For the freedom to choose a good college and a good career with a high paying salary, students should start preparing themselves academically as early as middle school.

A to G Required Courses

Visit www.californiacolleges.edu for a more complete listing of the A to G requirements.

A HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE (2 years)
1 year of U.S. History or 1/2 year of U.S. Government and 1/2 year of Civics or American Government. CSU requires 1 additional year of Social Science.

B ENGLISH (4 years)
4 years of college prepatory English composition and literature.

C MATHEMATICS (3 years)
3 years of Mathematics are required including Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, or higher level Mathematics. However, 4 years is recommended, as well as Algebra in 8th grade.

D LABORATORY SCIENCE (2 years)
CSU requires 1 year of Biological Science and 1 year of Physical Science.

E FOREIGN LANGUAGE (2 years)
Language other than English. American Sign Language is acceptable.

F VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 year)

G OTHER APPROVED ACADEMIC COURSES
Academic courses in any of the above A-F areas and other approved alternative electives.

Don't wait till you apply to college to find out if you are college-ready! Take the EAP Test your junior year in high school to determine whether or not you have the English and Mathematics skills required by CSU campuses.


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To learn more, visit the Sac State EAP website: www.csus.edu/eap