How do students now qualify for the GSSMD?
To be eligible for the GSSMD, students (1) must be receiving a high school diploma from their district; and (2) must have earned a scaled score of 370 or above on six qualifying CSTs. Results from specified CSTs students have taken in previous years may be used. Note that the CSTs for General Mathematics, Algebra I, Integrated Mathematics 1, and Life Science (Grade 10) may not be used to qualify for the GSSMD Detailed eligibility requirements are available on the CDE GSSMD Web page.