<p>The University of California has just released its Eligibility Index for fall 2007 freshman applicants, which contains two important changes.</p>
<p>The Eligibility Index defines the combinations of test scores and grade point average students must earn to be eligible for admission to the University. Effective with applicants for fall 2007, the index’s minimum GPA rises from 2.8 to 3.0. This change was adopted by the UC Board of Regents in 2004, but implementation was delayed to allow students time to prepare.</p>
<p>In addition, the new index changes the way students will calculate their test score totals. Instead of converting their ACT test scores to equivalent SAT scores, as is done now, applicants will convert all test results, whether they took the ACT or SAT, to a new UC Score, based on a 0-100 scale.</p>
<p>Students will then use their UC Score and GPA earned in required A-G courses in the 10th and 11th grades to find where they fall in the index.</p>
<p>Students can quickly convert their scores and determine their standing in the index by using UC’s online calculator at <a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarshipreq[/url]”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarshipreq</a> …</p>
<p>(Students who have limited computer access can download a printed worksheet from <a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/resources/materials.html[/url]”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/resources/materials.html</a> …)</p>
<p>While the UC Score gives a new look to the Eligibility Index, it will not alter who becomes eligible for the University. The revised index will capture the same share of California¹s high school graduates with the same academic strengths as those who met the previous index with a GPA of 3.0 or above.</p>
<p>A detailed explanation of the Eligibility Index is available at
<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/freshman/advising/admission/scholarshipr.html[/url]”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/freshman/advising/admission/scholarshipr.html</a> …</p>