STRESS INDUCING MYTHS It takes all A’s to get into a “good” college If I don’t get into a Name Brand (“good”) college, I will have no future A public.

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STRESS INDUCING MYTHS It takes all A’s to get into a “good” college If I don’t get into a Name Brand (“good”) college, I will have no future A public university will cost me less than a private one The more selective a college is, the better it is My SAT scores will make or break my admissions chances The higher the college’s ranking in US News & World Report, the better it is 3/23/20132

A GOOD COLLEGE LIST… In the single digits Has at least 2-3 ‘likely’ schools No more than a third are ‘reach’ schools Every school meets student’s priorities Every school will make student happy Accounts for family financial situation Represents collaboration between students, parents, and college counselor. 3

Define Explore Create Refine Developing a College List College-Fit, LLC (c) 2013

Factors to consider: Location Size Setting Learning Environment Cost of Attendance Majors offered Additional Considerations Defining what is important College-Fit, LLC (c) 2013

WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOUR JOURNEY? Campus Culture... what will living there be like?  Academic Culture... how will I learn?  Academic Support... what if I need help?  Location... again, what will living there be like?  Opportunities... activities and internships?  Prestige... where will I go afterward? Outcomes?  Selectivity... Can I get in? 3/23/20136

CAMPUS CULTURE How many undergraduate students? Where do students come from? Is there ethnic diversity? Socio-economic diversity? How many students live on campus? How do students spend their spare time? in the library every day? with campus activities or enjoying the city? at sports or arts events? enjoying nature? in fraternities / sororities or clubs? What do students talk about? 3/23/20137

ACADEMIC CULTURE Semester vs quarter calendar? Availability of desired major(s)... how easy is it to change majors? double major? Style of teaching... lecture, discussion, group projects? Who does the teaching... senior faculty, junior faculty, graduate students? Class size and course availability... how long to graduate? General education requirements... many, few? 3/23/20138

ACADEMIC SUPPORT Is there a Writing Center and /or Math Center? Is there a Drop in Tutoring Center? Are there Departmental Tutors available? Are faculty available to help? Are tutoring resources free? Are music lessons free? What are the Library hours? Who helps with choosing classes? Who helps with career guidance/graduate school admission? Are there clubs related to academic majors? 3/23/20139

LOCATION How far is it to the airport... How do you get there? What is the weather like... What types of clothes would you need? How close is it to a city or the out-of- doors... For shopping, recreation, internships? How easy is it to get around... public transportation bicycle? 3/23/201310

Websites: BigFuture- RUGG’s-online CSU Mentor and UC assist.org WUE R.A.C.C. ( Regional Admissions Counselors of CA)http :// :// Books: College Match, by Antonoff Fiske Guide, 2014 available Colleges that Change Lives, Pope Researching Colleges College-Fit, LLC (c) 2013

 Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two-year and four-year public college programs at a reduced tuition level  Pay 150% of the institution’s regular resident tuition!  WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident!  WUE states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming  WUE searchable database: WUE Western Undergraduate Exchange College-Fit, LLC (c) 2013

School #1 Located a bit more than an hour’s drive from L.A. and two from San Diego, School #1 sits on a beautiful campus with an Eastern feel in a nice town that offers easy access to a number of pleasant outdoor locales. Enrolls 2400 students and features over 40 courses of study, with particular strengths in the pre-professional fields of business, biology(pre-med), etc., as well as art, English, music, and political science. D III football, tennis, water polo, and baseball often nationally ranked. Some academic and talent scholarships. 3/23/

School #1 3/23/

School #1 3/23/

School #2 If you’re considering Santa Clara University and want a bit more distance, School #2 should be on your list students, only 50% from that state. Business, political science and international affairs, and communications are big (Condoleeza Rice is a double alum.) Also, specialization in hotel, restaurant, and tourism management – one of the few in the country. Honors program and merit scholarships. Moderately selective. D1 Hockey is huge... also support for lacrosse, soccer, and swimming. “Winter sports rule” as mountain resorts are a short hour away. Greek life dominates.dominates. 3/23/

School #2 3/23/

School #3 School #3 is located in a beautiful college town and offers easy access to both outdoor activities and an easy drive to a major city. Especially strong in engineering and biological sciences (home to the Linus Pauling Institute, the Center for Genome Research, and an impressive Wave Research Lab.) Very laid-back campus of 19,000 undergrads; Greek system and D-I athletics are the center of school spirit and “Civil War” week is the highlight of campus. Ask about the Honors College experience here. 3/23/

School #3 3/23/

School #3 3/23/

What’s in a Name? #1... University of Redlands (Southern Cal) #2... University of Denver (Denver, CO) #3... Oregon State U. (Corvallis, OR) 3/23/

Average UC Cost (2014)= $33,100 Average CSU Cost (2014)= $23,000 Avg. Out-of-State College Cost (2013)= $29,682 Avg. Private College Costs (2013) = $43,289** **80% receive merit aid/net costs= $27,600 (**College Board) Cost Comparison College-Fit, LLC (c) 2013

Making the match Keep the list to 30 or less Keep the colleges that meet several of your priorities Variety (size, location, public vs. private, etc.) Balancing the list Objectively evaluate your academic record Range of selectivity Range of costs Create the List College-Fit, LLC (c) 2013

No more than 10 At least 2-3 target schools At least 2-3 likely schools No more than 2-3 reach schools Student will be happy with any school on list Considers family financial situation Represents collaboration between student and parents Refine the List College-Fit, LLC (c) 2013

BANISH THE “PRESTIGE” MYTH 3/23/201325

Ginger Apperson – (415) Certified College Advisor Contact me! College-Fit, LLC (c) 2013