Early Assessment Program

Get Ready for College!

EAP

The Early Assessment Program (EAP) is designed to provide students with an early signal of college academic preparation through California Assessments of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP/EAP) results. CAASPP/EAP scores are ONE of the multiple measures the CSU utilizes as an indicator of students’ readiness for college-level coursework in English and mathematics and for placement of first-time freshman in the appropriate General Education (GE) English and mathematics courses once they enroll at the CSU.

Scores may help identify critical classes taken during the first year in college.
Allow the student to learn how to make the most of the senior year in high school.

Professional Learning for English and Math Teachers

Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum - (ERWC)
- The Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC) is a college preparatory, rhetoric-based English language arts course for grade 12 designed to develop academic literacy. It is designed to encourage critical thinking and strategies that help students thrive in college. The ERWC is student-centered and text-rich, balancing learner engagement with substantive preparation in rhetorical reading and writing.
  - For more information, please visit https://writing.csusuccess.org

Fourth Year High School Mathematical Course

Mathematical Reasoning with Connections - (MRWC)
- MRWC is a new fourth-year high school mathematics course designed to prepare students for the expectations and rigor of college mathematics courses. It reinforces and builds on mathematical topics and skills developed in Integrated 1-3 (or Algebra 1-2 and Geometry) and is designed as a bridge to college mathematics courses required in either STEM and non-STEM majors.
  - For more information, please visit https://bridgecourses.calstate.edu

Middle school and High school Presentations for administrators, counselors, teachers, students, & parents

We are dedicated to offer the best services to all our schools. We offer presentations on:
- Academic Preparation and College Readiness
- CASSPP/SAT/ACT
- Professional development for ERWC and 4th year math courses
  - For presentations, please contact martin.parrahernandez@csusb.edu

Let's get organized!

*For hard copies please contact Martin Parra at martin.parrahernandez@csusb.edu

Whether your student is just beginning middle school or completing middle school, it is never too soon or too late to start planning for college.

The purpose of this planner is to provide families and guardians with practical tools and tips to help prepare their students for college. Within these pages are sections designed for each phase of a student’s journey, from middle school to the first year of college.

Now, more than ever, a college degree is within reach. At the CSU college is possible; it is affordable; and it transforms lives. The CSU is committed to provide all students access to a quality education.

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