10th Grade: Create Your Career Pathway
- Meet with your counselor to identify the best academic pathway for your major of interest.
- Update your Academic Planner at californiacolleges.edu.
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- Complete Your A-G Requirements and Attend the CSU (English and Spanish) (PDF)
- Focus on your grades. The CSU calculates your GPA for admission using your 10th and 11th grade courses.
- If considering a STEM career, take an advanced math course or a course that prepares you for advanced math.
- Invite your parents to Back-to-School Night.
- Narrow your college choices using californiacolleges.edu and the My College Plan tab.
- During the summer, tour various college campuses, including CSULB.
- Get involved – Sign up for clubs, organizations, volunteering, and/or sports.
- Earn As & Bs in all A-G classes.
- Refine your study skills to learn more effectively.
- Apply for scholarships.
- Practice Self-Care.
- Ask for help – Take advantage of after-school tutoring for academic assistance.
