1. WARM UP—Reflection Where do you see yourself in 5 years? If college, which college? If working, in what field?

2. Today’s Learning Goal I will learn the difference forms of higher education available and set a long-range goal for higher education by reviewing an informational presentation and completing a long-range goal setting worksheet.

3. Which College is for you?

4. What is the difference between a 2-year Community College and a 4-year University?

5. Two-Year Community Colleges Cheaper, quicker, and highly vocational Cheaper, quicker, and highly vocational Offers students the chance to start working sooner Offers students the chance to start working sooner Sometimes are a launching point to start earning general education credits toward a bachelor's degree if a student is not accepted to a 4-year university Sometimes are a launching point to start earning general education credits toward a bachelor's degree if a student is not accepted to a 4-year university Many community colleges have agreements with four-year colleges - the student who is able to get good grades in a 2-year college is sometimes guaranteed admission to a four-year institution Many community colleges have agreements with four-year colleges - the student who is able to get good grades in a 2-year college is sometimes guaranteed admission to a four-year institution Offers an associate's degree and depending on students’ interests they may move on to more career focused training Offers an associate's degree and depending on students’ interests they may move on to more career focused training

6. Four-Year Universities More expensive, but they offer students on- and off-campus learning opportunities More expensive, but they offer students on- and off-campus learning opportunities Most provide advantage over community colleges on a resume Most provide advantage over community colleges on a resume Provides a more a well-rounded education Provides a more a well-rounded education Offers a larger selection of degrees and study fields Offers a larger selection of degrees and study fields Offers a BA (Bachelor’s Degree) which is a higher level above an Associate’s degree. Some schools offer MA’s and PhDs in specific fields as well Offers a BA (Bachelor’s Degree) which is a higher level above an Associate’s degree. Some schools offer MA’s and PhDs in specific fields as well Depending on the school, some four-year colleges require that students live on-campus for the first year, which may be more expensive than renting and sharing an apartment or house nearby Depending on the school, some four-year colleges require that students live on-campus for the first year, which may be more expensive than renting and sharing an apartment or house nearby

7. What’s the difference between UC schools and CSU schools? Both Public School Systems Both Public School Systems Educational Focus Educational Focus –UC: designed for higher learning in theoretical, philosophical, research based studies –CSU: combines theoretical and practical application. Effective for students that are looking to learn specifics skill that they can apply immediately as they enter the workforce, such as accounting, teaching and nursing careers.

8. Which is more prestigious? While both systems have been ranked very well in their respective areas, the UC system is the more impressively ranked of the two public higher education systems. While both systems have been ranked very well in their respective areas, the UC system is the more impressively ranked of the two public higher education systems. Shown by their Acceptance: Shown by their Acceptance: –UC: Top 12% of graduating seniors –CSU: Top 33% of graduating seniors

9. Each has their “Top Tier” Schools and “Lower Tier” Schools UC Top Tier UC Top Tier –UC Berkley –UCLA –UC San Diego UC Lower Tier UC Lower Tier –UC Davis –UC Irvine –UC Santa Barbara –UC Riverside –UC Merced CSU Top Tier CSU Top Tier –Cal Poly San Luis Obispo –Cal Poly Pomona –San Diego State CSU Lower Tier CSU Lower Tier –Dominguez Hills –Los Angeles –Fullerton –Long Beach –San Francisco

10. Don’t forget Private Universities More selective, many taking only the top 3-10% of graduating seniors More selective, many taking only the top 3-10% of graduating seniors Many offer specialized programs and fields Many offer specialized programs and fields Sometimes offer select privileges Sometimes offer select privileges

11. Comparing Costs Community College = $7,000-14,000 Community College = $7,000-14,000 CSU = $14,000-$25,000 CSU = $14,000-$25,000 UC = $20,000-50,000 UC = $20,000-50,000 Private = $55,000+ Private = $55,000+

12. Acceptance Requirements Strong Personal Statements Strong Personal Statements SAT/ACT scores SAT/ACT scores –SAT scores 1760 and above for Top Tier Schools –SAT scores for CSU do not typically count your writing scores GPA 9-11 grade, 12 th grade conditional GPA 9-11 grade, 12 th grade conditional Extracurricular Activities and/or Athletics Extracurricular Activities and/or Athletics

13. Comparing Campuses Community College Community College CSU (Top Tier) CSU (Top Tier)

14. UC Top Tiers: UCLA/Berkeley

15. Private Campuses: Pepperdine/LMU

16. GOAL SETTING: My College Road Map Use the “GPA” goal setting method to plan out a long-range goal for higher education. Use the “GPA” goal setting method to plan out a long-range goal for higher education. What does each type of university require? What does each type of university require?

17. Analyzing Data: Transcript Requirements Look at the students who were accepted to “Top Tier” schools. Look at the students who were accepted to “Top Tier” schools. –What did their grades look like during their sophomore year? –How many classes did they receive a “D” or “F” in over all four years of high school? –What was their cumulative GPA (simple)? –Which classes were they taking during sophomore year? –Are there any classes that they took sophomore year that you are not taking now?

18. Instructions Sit with your group of 4 Sit with your group of 4 Analyze the transcripts in the binder (binders belong to Mr. Hill, RESPECT THEM!) Analyze the transcripts in the binder (binders belong to Mr. Hill, RESPECT THEM!) Use the Questions sheet to guide your analysis—DO NOT WRITE ON THE SHEET! Use the Questions sheet to guide your analysis—DO NOT WRITE ON THE SHEET! Each group member is to record their answers on THEIR OWN SHEET OF PAPER Each group member is to record their answers on THEIR OWN SHEET OF PAPER Due at the end of class! Due at the end of class!