College: Making It Happen!

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College Making It Happen
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A College Education Greater Opportunities

• Greater PotentialCollege students discover new
  areas of knowledge, gain skills, consider
  lifelong goals, and become responsible citizens.
• Greater KnowledgeA college education increases a
  students ability to think critically and to
  express thoughts clearly in speech and writing.
• More Job OpportunitiesMore jobs today require
  education beyond high school.
• Community Role Model- others who want to go to
  college will look up to you and know that they
  can go to college, too.

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Go to College. It Pays.
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The Four Systems of Higher Education in
California
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Community Colleges Nearby
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CA Community Colleges

• 109 campuses
• Transfer partners with four-year education
  systems in the state,
• Offer guaranteed admission transfer programs
  available with UC, CSU and Private Institutions
• Open Admission
• Offer both academic and
• Vocational courses
• www.cccco.edu

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CSU Campuses

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California State University

• 23 Campuses in CA
• Target upper 33 of graduating high school
  seniors
• Minimum GPA is 2.0
• Eligibility is based upon
• A-G course GPA
• SAT reasoning exam score or ACT exam score
• Applications are accepted from October 1st to
  November 30th
• Priority admission for community college transfer
  students
• CSU offers quality education in the liberal arts
  and sciences and specialized training for a
  variety of career fields
• www.csumentor.edu

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UC Campuses
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University of California

• 10 campuses in CA only 9 open for
  undergraduates
• Target upper 12 of high school students
• Minimum GPA is 3.0
• Application criteria is based upon
• A-G Courses and GPA
• SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing
• SAT Subject Tests
• Extracurricular Activities and Involvement
• Personal Statement
• Applications are due senior year from November
  1st to November 30th
• Admit upper division transfers only Priority
  transfer admission for community college students
  
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu

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Private and Independent Colleges
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Private and Independent Colleges and Universities

• 77 Campuses throughout California
• Target students who are of good academic standing
  and in line with school mission
• Minimum GPA will VARY
• Requirements and Deadlines will VARY
• Most require A-G Track Pattern w/ specific course
  requests
• Most will request SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
  Scores
• www.aiccumentor.edu

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Specialized Schools and Colleges

                                                                                  
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Specialized Schools and Colleges

• This vocational sector of education grants
  certificates of completion or Associates of Arts
  degrees.
• Many programs are health, medical, business, or
  technical oriented in nature.
• Financial aid programs as well as job placement
  assistance are offered.
• Of these institutions, 14 out of 3,000 are WASC
  accredited.

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Approximate Annual Fees and Tuition
A new car lasts 5 years an education lasts a
lifetime.
Higher Education Systems Annual Cost
University of California (UC) 7,446
California State University (CSU) 2,772
Community College (CC) 628
Private/Independent Universities (AICCU) 4,000 20,000
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Financial Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov

• GRANTS
• Free Money for educational expenses based on need
• PELL Grant
• Cal Grant
• LOANS
• Money on loan which must be repaid with interest
• Subsidized
• Unsubsidized
• 
  www.fastweb.com

• WORK STUDY
• Jobs to help pay for school
• Employment at the Campus
• SCHOLARSHIPS
• Free Money based on specific criteria
• On Campus
• Off Campus

Students and Parents get a PIN and apply for
FASFA! Apply your senior year between January
1stMarch 2nd !
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Knowing the A-G List

• To Meet the A-G College-Preparatory Requirements
  you must . . .

Letter Area Years Required Years Recommended
A History/Social Sciences 2 years
B English 4 years
C Mathematics 3 years 4 years
D Laboratory Sciences 2 years 3 years
E Language Other Than English 2 years 3 years
F Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
G College-Preparatory Electives 1 year
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Admission Requirements Comparison
UC CSU Private CC
A-G Courses History/Social Science 2 years English 4 years Math 3 years 4 recommended Lab Science 2 years 3 recommended Language Other than English 2 years 3 recommended Visual Performing Arts 1 year College Prep Electives 1 year Same as UC Similar to UC 18 years of age or high school graduate
Entrance Exams SAT Reasoning Test or ACT w/ Writing 2 SAT Subject Tests in two areas SAT Reasoning or ACT SAT Reasoning or ACT N/A
GPA Minimum GPA is 3.0 Minimum GPA is 2.0 GPA Varies 3.0 4.0 N/A
Personal Info Personal Statement N/A Varies N/A
Extra Activities Community Service, Volunteer Work, Clubs, Etc. Preferred Recommended N/A
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Successful College Students Do the Following
While in School

• Take challenging classes and be sure to take
  Algebra I and a Foreign Language aim for As and
  Bs in all your classes.
• Know the difference between high school
  graduation requirements and college entrance
  requirements- theyre not the same!
• Demonstrate personal accountability- meet
  deadlines and use time management skills to
  balance a busy schedule.
• Visit college campuses, attend college fairs, do
  research on the internet, make a connection
• Meet with your counselor to plan for high school
  and get assistance from a teacher, counselor,
  tutor, mentor when needed.
• Be aware of college admissions tests and entrance
  requirements.
• Always be 100 College-Bound!

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Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

• Be your childs best advocate. (Attend programs,
  teacher conferences, meetings)
• College Talk Discuss college not as if you go,
  but WHEN you go to college.
• Monitor your childs academic progress based on
  childs abilityset a standard of excellence.
• Learn the lingo. Keep up with the changes in
  higher education.
• Find out what resources are available at your
  school
• Take advantage of all workshops and activities
  that are associated with the EXIT EXAM.
• Create a college-going culture with others.

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There is a School for Everyone

• No matter what your goal, there is a college or
  postsecondary program out there that will be a
  perfect fit for you. Whether public or private,
  small or large, academic or specialized, the most
  important choice is choosing to attend.
• EVERY student, regardless of background or money,
  can find ways to pay for an education after high
  school.
• You deserve success. Work hard and you can make
  it happen!

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Programs to Consider
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Last Minute Tips

• Do not limit your choices.
• Take the SATs/ACT early.
• Always meet the given deadlines.
• Create a Plan Establish a routine

• Tour the campuses you are interested in.
• Begin compiling a file of possible scholarships.
• Attend college fairs and parent nights.
• Make contact with university representatives.

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Helpful Websites

• www.csumentor.edu
• Information and Application for California State
  Universities
• www.californiacolleges.edu
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu
• Homepage for University of California
• www.aiccumentor.edu
• Information and Application for Independent
  Colleges Universities
• www.cccapply.org
• Information and Application for California
  Community Colleges
• www.collegeboard.com
• SAT Registration
• www.act.org
• www.fastweb.com
• Free and extensive Scholarship Site
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Info and Application to the Free Application for
  Federal Student Aid
• www.pin.ed.gov
• Access to the Personal ID Number for the FAFSA
• www.sandiegocalsoap.com