College-preparatory program... What is this?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - GENERAL
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<p>Okay, so what exactly is a “general college-preparatory program”? Isn’t it just like a class to help prepare you for college? I was looking through the UC San Diego common data set and it says it’s required to take one.</p>

<p>My cousin who lives in Cali (I’m out-of-state) is required to take a class called ‘AVID’, which I <em>think</em> is the college prep program thing. And if the class is required to take to get into any of the UCs then I have a problem… My school doesn’t offer AVID or any other college prep classes. I know there is a community college that offers SAT Prep courses for .3 and .4 credit, but is this the same thing as AVID or whatever?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>I think it is in reference to the UC A-G course requriements which the UC considers proper preparation for admissions.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/ag/a-g/welcome.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/ag/a-g/welcome.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Or if you are talking about the points system. You can get points in the comprehensive review for participating in different sorts of college prep programs such as AVID.</p>

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<p>I believe comprehensive review for college prep programs also includes SAT classes/tutoring. I was skeptical myself (I took the class but didn't put it on the app), but I think several people on the forum did do that and they got off fine.</p>

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<p>Or are you refering to the G in the A-G courses?</p>

<p>G l College-Preparatory Electives – 1 year required
One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).</p>

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<p>if i've taken one yr of band (v/p arts) and 2 semesters of computer apps., would my voc ed./G requirement be met?</p>

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<p>^ (10 chars)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the info you guys! :)</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.avidcenter.org/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.avidcenter.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>AVID at a Glance
What AVID is...
AVID is an acronym that stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.</p>

<p>AVID is an in-school academic support program for grades 4-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success.</p>

<p>AVID places academically average students in advanced classes.</p>

<p>AVID levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income and other students without a college-going tradition in their families.</p>

<p>AVID is for all students, but it targets those in the academic middle.</p>

<p>AVID is implemented schoolwide and districtwide.</p>

<p>What AVID isn't...
AVID isn't a remedial program.</p>

<p>AVID isn't a free ride.</p>

<p>AVID isn't a niche program.</p>

<p>AVID isn't a college outreach program.</p>