New Eligibility Index for the University of California

Here is an update from the University of California:

The University of California has just released its Eligibility Index for
fall 2007 freshman applicants, which contains two important changes.


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 index¹s 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.


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.
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.


Students can quickly convert their scores and determine their standing in
the index by using UC's online calculator at
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarshipreq . (Students
who have limited computer access can download a printed worksheet from
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/resources/materia
ls.html .)



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.


A detailed explanation of the Eligibility Index is available at
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/freshman/
advising/admission/scholarshipr.html .

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