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<p>For UC and CSU admission purposes, up to 8 semesters of honors, AP, and college courses meeting the a-g subject requirements taken in 10th and 11th grade are given +1 weight in GPA calculations. So, within the limitations, a B in an honors course counts the same as an A in a non-honors course for UC and CSU admission.</p>
<p>[CSUMentor</a> - Plan for College - High School Students - GPA Calculator](<a href=“http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.asp]CSUMentor”>http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.asp)</p>
<p>To find out which courses are considered “honors” by UC and CSU at your California high school, look here:</p>
<p>[University</a> of California Doorways Home](<a href=“http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/]University”>http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/)</p>
<p>In general, it is better for a capable student to do honors courses over the regular versions of the courses*, as these will be stronger preparation for university level work. On the other hand, if the student is not motivated to do the work, honors versus non-honors is the least of the problems.</p>
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<li>Yes, in all core academic subjects, from math and science to English and history.</li>
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