1. Senior College Parent Night
November 3, 2014
Calipatria High School
Counseling Department

2. Agenda A-G Requirements College Choice Factors
The University of California System (UC)
The California State University System (CSU)
California Private Colleges and Universities
Out of State Colleges/Universities
Community Colleges
I.V.U.P.
Tuition
WUE
Scholarships
Financial Aid (FAFSA)
College Websites

3. A-G Requirements The "a-g" requirements can be summarized as follows:
(a) History / Social Science – Two years, including one year of world history, cultures, and historical geography and one year of us history or one-half year of us history and one-half year of civics or American government.
(b) English – Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.
(c) Mathematics – Three years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.

4. A-G Requirements Cont.
(d) Laboratory Science – Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics.
(e) Language Other Than English – Two years of the same language other than English.
(f) Visual & Performing Arts – One year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.
(g) College Preparatory Elective – One year (two semesters), chosen from additional "a-f" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as "g" electives.
University of California. (2012). General Requirements by Subject Area. gGuide/ag/a-g/a-g_reqs.html.

5. College Choice Factors
Size
Small: <2,000 students
Medium: 2,000-15,000 students
Large: >15,000 students
Location
Academic Programs
Campus Life
Cost
Campus Visits
Interaction with Admissions Representatives

6. The University of California System (UC)
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Francisco
(Graduate Programs Only)
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz

7. The UC Application Dates: Comprised of:
October 1st-October 31st - Able to fill out application
November 1st-November 30th – Able to fill out application and submit
Comprised of:
2 Personal Statements- 1,000 Words Combined
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

8. The UC Application (Cont.)
Comprised of:
Potential Scholarships- Check all boxes that apply.
Transcripts- Not official transcripts, rather the students enters their coursework on the application. (Self Report)
Test Scores- Send official SAT and/or ACT scores to the university.
Activities and Awards- List up to 5 in each category. Will ask how many weeks per year and hours per week the student participated in the activity.
Categories:
Coursework Other Than A–G
Educational Preparation Programs
Volunteer and Community Service
Work Experience
Awards and Honors
Extracurricular Activities

9. The California State University System (CSU)
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Chico
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, East Bay
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fullerton
Humboldt State University
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California Maritime Academy
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San José State University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, San Marcos
Sonoma State University
California State University, Stanislaus

10. CSU Locations

11. The CSU Application Dates: October 1st-November 30th www.csumentor.com
Choose the university to which you want to apply.
Transcripts- Not official transcripts, rather the students enters their coursework on the application. (Self Report)
Will save the information you input and apply to that information to an additional application.
Test Scores- Send official SAT and/or ACT scores to the university.

12. The California Private Colleges and Universities

13. The California Private Colleges and Universities
Dates:
Varies
Common Application Comprised of:
1 Personal Statement – 650 words or less
Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

14. The California Private Colleges and Universities
Comprised of:
Activities/Awards Section: 10 entries maximum that encompass a wide area of topics. Short area to expand upon one activity, 100 words maximum.
Supplements- Some colleges and universities require a “supplement.” These are additional essays and/or short answers that are specific to that college or university.
Transcripts- Sent to the individual college and university by their deadline. Must be “official” transcripts.
Letters of Recommendation- Typically, 2 are required from a core teachers. Math/Science.
Secondary Report: Sent from the counselor’s office regarding student characteristics, accompanied by a letter of recommendation.
Test Scores- Send official SAT and/or ACT scores to each specific university.

15. The California Private Colleges and Universities
Some have their own application that you must fill out.
Ex: Point Loma Nazarene University, University of San Diego, Stanford, etc.
Dates- Varies
Must research each school individually.

16. Out of State Colleges and Universities
Dates:
Varies
Personal Statement:
College/University Specific
Typically the larger the school, the less writing
Tuition:
Take home point: We will need to do our research for each individual school!

17. Community College San Diego Area: Local Area:
Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, Palomar College, San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, and Southwestern College.
Local Area:
Arizona Western College and Imperial Valley College
Date- Our seniors have already applied to IVC.
Test Scores- Does not require test scores.
Transcripts- Official Transcripts submitted after completion of senior year.
Personal Statement- Not required
Admissions Requirements- High School Diploma

18. I.V.U.P.
Partnership between Imperial Valley College (IVC), Imperial County Office of Education, and San Diego State University’s Imperial Valley Campus (SDSU-IV).
Offers Imperial Valley students a Bachelor’s degree in four years while taking classes at both IVC and SDSU- Imperial Valley Campus.
Majors Included:
Criminal Justice
Liberal Studies (focus in Literacy, Math or Science)
Psychology
Spanish (only open to those who have taken AP Spanish)
Cohort Structure
Guaranteed access to classes (no crashing)
Scholarships are available

19. Tuition Living On-campus California Community Colleges
California Community Colleges
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
California Independent Colleges (based on median costs)
Fees/Tuition
$1,104*
$6,633
$13,200
$32,100
Books and supplies
$1,710
$1,641
$1,500
$1,650
Room and board
$7,900**
$11,295
$13,800
$13,070
Miscellaneous
$3,250
$2,919
$3,900
$3,650
TOTAL
$13,929
$22,488
$32,400
$50,470
*Estimate is for 12 units/semester **Few community colleges have on-campus housing; actual cost varies based upon number of meals included.

20. Tuition Living Off-campus California Community Colleges
California Community Colleges
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
California Independent Colleges (based on median costs)
Fees/Tuition
$1,104*
$6,633
$13,200
$32,100
Books and supplies
$1,710
$1,641
$1,500
$1,650
Room and board
$11,268
$11,883
$9,800
$10,962
Miscellaneous
$4,275
$2,683
$4,700
$4,225
TOTAL
$18,249
$22,840
$29,200
$48,937
*Estimate is for 12 units/semester **Few community colleges have on-campus housing; actual cost varies based upon number of meals included.

21. Tuition Living With Parents/Commuting from Home
California Community Colleges
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
California Independent Colleges (based on median costs)
Fees/Tuition
$1,104*
$6,633
$13,200
$32,100
Books and supplies
$1,710
$1,641
$1,500
$1,650
Room and board
$4,518
$4,522
$4,700
$4,401
Miscellaneous
$4,275
$2,662
$4,600
$4,300
TOTAL
$11,607
$15,458
$24,000
$42,451
*Estimate is for 12 units/semester **Few community colleges have on-campus housing; actual cost varies based upon number of meals included.

22. W.U.E. W.U.E. – Western Undergraduate Exchange
Program designed to help students in the Western States with a reduction in tuition costs.
Participating States- Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Typically there are academic benchmarks in which the student needs to meet.
It is imperative they note WUE on their application.

23. Scholarships Included in the daily bulletin:
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship for Four Year Students
Dell Scholars Program
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educators
Bannister Scholarship
ACT Second Year Scholarship Program
RMHC U.S. Scholarships
Liberty Mutual Scholarship Program
HSF/Haz La U Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship fund General College Scholarship:
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Jackie Robinson Foundation
Gates Millennium Scholars
Women Only: Scholarship Selection Committee - P.E.O. Foundation
Women Only: P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Labor's Training and Community Development Alliance
John Lyons Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program

24. Scholarships Sites that filter national scholarships:
Cappex.com, zinch.com, and fastweb.com
National Scholarships are predominately year round with an influx in spring. (
Local Scholarships are predominately in the spring, sometimes year round. (
College is next is part of our Imperial Valley Office of Education p-16 College Going Iniative

25. Financial Aid Apply for aid between January 1 and March 2, 2015.
Submit a FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available at You automatically will be considered for the Blue and Gold opportunity plan if you submit the FAFSA.
Submit your GPA for a Cal Grant. Submit your school-certified GPA to the California Student Aid Commission. Use the GPA Verification Form, which is available at

26. FAFSA
Please complete income tax forms early. You can provide estimated information on your FAFSA but you must update it later with accurate numbers.
Jan. 1, complete and submit your FAFSA, along with any other financial aid applications the college/university requests.
Submit early
Easier to complete the online application
After you submit the FAFSA, you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within three days to three weeks. If you have corrections submit to the FAFSA processor ASAP.

27. College Websites College Admissions, Information, and Applications
California Colleges & Universities: californiacolleges.edu
California Community College Articulation Agreements to CSU/UC: assist.org
California Community College Information: californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu
California Private/Independent Colleges: aiccu.edu
Common Application: commonapp.org
CSU Admissions & Campus Information: csumentor.edu, calstate.edu, csusuccess.org
UC Admissions & Campus Information: universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

28. College Websites Scholarship Search Engines: fastweb.com, finaid.org
College Scholarships: collegescholarships.com, scholarships.com
CSS Financial Aid Profile: profileonline.collegeboard.com
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Latino College Dollars: hsf.net, latinocollegedollars.org
MeritAid: meritaid.com
Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund: maldef.org, hsf.net
United Negro College Fund, Black Excel: applyonline.uncf.org, blackexcel.org

29. Thank you
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