Thursday, October 12, 2017

What is The College Avenue Compact?

The College Avenue Compact:


  • Guarantees admissions to San Diego State University (SDSU) for Hoover Students who meet certain requirements.
  • This is a unique agreement for Hoover High School students only.
  • Eligibility begins in the fall of 9th grade with continuous enrollment at Hoover High School to the end of 12th grade
  • CAC services prepare students and families to meet the rigorous requirements needed to gain guaranteed admission to SDSU.




Program Highlights: 


  • Promotes a college-going culture
  • College classroom presentations
  • College-going workshops for parents and students
  • Parent transition program for 8th grade families  
  • All 7th grade SDSU fieldtrip



Benefits:

  • Only high school in the district to offer this unique program
  • Work directly with college advisors
  • Direct college support for students and families
  • College and career field trips and activities








College Avenue Compact Requirements: 
Eligibility begins in the fall of 9th grade with continuous enrollment at Hoover High School to the end of 12th grade. Upon graduation from Hoover High school, students must have completed the following requirements in order to receive guaranteed admission to San Diego State University:


  •  Clear Math remediation (be ready to take college level Math) by the end of 12th grade
  •  Clear English  remediation (be ready to take college level English) by the end of 12th grade
  •  Complete the 15 “A-G” requirements with grades of C or higher by the end of 12th grade
  •  Obtain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in
  • “A-G” courses at the time of application and must be maintained through 12th grade
  •  Take the SAT or ACT tests no later than November of 12th grade
  •  Obtain a minimum CSU Eligibility Index of 2900 using SAT scores or 694 using ACT scores
  •  Meet all SDSU admission and enrollment deadlines



o   CSU Mentor application must be submitted by November 30th
o   Must not have any D or F grades during 12th grade
o   Admitted students interested in enrollment must submit their Intent to Enroll by May 1st