WARM UP—Reflection What does it take to get into college? What must be included in your high school plan to ensure that you are eligible? If you are unsure, take a guess.

WARM UP—Reflection What did you learn from our last class in regards to college that you did not know before?

Today’s Learning Goal I will understand the difference between 2-year and 4-year universities as well as the various types of 4-year universities available by engaging in discussion and taking Cornell notes on an informational presentation.

Which College is for you?

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

Two-Year vs. Four-Year COMMUNITY COLLEGE 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 trainingUNIVERSITY 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 Depending on the school, some four-year colleges require that students live on- campus for the first year, which may be more

What’s the difference between UC schools and CSU schools? Both Public School Systems Both Public School Systems Educational Focus Educational Focus UCCSU designed for higher learning in theoretical, philosophical, research based studies 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.

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

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

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

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+

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

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

UC Top Tiers: UCLA/Berkeley

Private Campuses: Pepperdine/LMU

College Research Project: What will you do? What will you do? –Describe your background, what helps/hinders your potential? –Research a college you are interested in attending –Choose a specific major (your “End in Mind”) –Research requirements for acceptance  High School Courses (A-G)  Standardized Tests  Extracurriculars  Costs and Financial Aid –Develop a 4-year plan for High School that includes:  A-G Courses and academics  Extracurriculars –Present your findings to the class via Google Slides DUE THURSDAY 5/26 DUE THURSDAY 5/26 You are about to see a sample You are about to see a sample