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

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

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.

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. http://www.ucop.edu/a- gGuide/ag/a-g/a-g_reqs.html.

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

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

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?

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

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

CSU Locations

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.

The California Private Colleges and Universities

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 www.fafsa.gov. 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 www.csac.ca.gov

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.

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

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

Thank you Please schedule an appointment if you wish to create a more detailed plan for your student.