* Complete the 15-unit college preparatory "a-g" pattern with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
* Earn at least an overall "C" average (2.0 GPA) in the "a-g" pattern courses; there is no overall grade-point average cut-off for admission.
* Complete at least 11 college preparatory "a-g" pattern units during the senior year, 7 of which must be "b-f" courses.
* Complete 2 years of a foreign language (in the same language).
* Complete 2 years of laboratory science (including biology and chemistry).
* Complete 4 years of mathematics (including Algebra II and geometry).
* Complete 1 year of visual or performing arts.
Additionally, applicants are encouraged to take 4 years of English and the most rigorous college preparatory courses available in mathematics, science, foreign language, and social studies.