1. College 101…What you need to know...
Why your student should GO!

2. The Different College Systems…. CCC. California Community College. CSU
The Different College Systems… * CCC California Community College * CSU California State University *UC University of California *AICCU Independent/Private *Trade or Technical School

3. California Community Colleges
Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
Associate of Science Degree (AS)
Certificate Programs
Over 100 CCC’s in California

4. Admission Requirements…CCC
Open admissions - anyone interested in attending is accepted
Must apply on-line and take the assessment
Good place to start if student is not focused...
WATCH DEADLINES!
Classes can fill up FAST!

5. California State Universities
23 Campuses across the state
20/23 are IMPACTED
4/23 are Impacted in all majors!
(Fullerton, San Diego, San Jose, Long Beach and Cal Poly)
4 year Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Dozens of different majors to choose
Reasonably priced…

6. Admission Requirements…CSU
4 years English, 3 years math (must complete through Int. Math 3), 2 years LOTE, 2 year science with lab, 1 year VPA
NO D grades…
SAT or ACT
November 30th Deadline!

7. University of California
10 Campuses Across California
Highly competitive to enter
Students must be on college prep track
Wonderful research schools
BA,MA,MD,PhD, JD, DDS degrees available
Larger campus sizes

8. Admission Requirements…UC
4 years English, 3 years math (prefer 4 years), 2 years LOTE (prefer 3 years), 2 years science with lab (prefer 3), 1 year VPA, 2 years Social Sci.
Minimum GPA must be at least 3.0 to apply (10th-12th grades only)
NO D grades…
SAT or ACT
November 30th Deadline!
Requires 4 Personal Insight Essays

9. Independent or Private Colleges
Over 76 private colleges and universities in California
Wonderful programs - some of the best kept secrets in higher education
BA,BS, MA,MD, JD, PhD programs
Not always as costly as you may think...

10. Admission to Private Colleges…
Most use the Common Application
Many highly competitive schools
Several very “forgiving” schools
Incredible financial aid programs
Different deadlines

11. Trade or Technical Schools
Programs designed to give students post-secondary training and skills
Good programs - generally high ticket prices to attend
Be sure to check program prior to committing any money
Designed for students who are not in college prep. programs in high school

12. Required Tests…

13. College Entrance Exams...
SAT…Total possible points = 1520
Tests English and Math knowledge
May take as many times as needed...
Must take before November of senior year!!
ACT…Total possible points = 36
Tests 4 areas - English, Math, Science, Social Science
Should take this test if you want Cal Poly!
Must take before November of senior year!

14. Financial Aid What is Financial Aid? Where does the money come from?
Types of Aid…
First steps...

15. Grants... FREE MONEY! FAFSA - March 2nd Deadline!
Pell Grant (Federal Program)
Cal Grant (California Program)
Dream Act – CA only

16. Loans Student Loans Parent Loans
Look carefully into the different programs!
Good way for student to establish credit
Keep options open!

17. Average Loan Debt National – California –
$25,250 which is 37% higher than what students are incurring in CA
67% of students borrow through loans
California –
$15,804
42% of students in California take out loans

18. Scholarships National Scholarships
Local Scholarship - available in March
Binder in Career Center
LHS Web Site
Beware of Scams!

19. Does College = A Job Upon Graduation?
Statistics prove the more education a person has the more competitive they are in the job market - 31% of young high school graduates were unemployed as compared to about 9% of young college graduates.
It is a rare 18-year-old who knows exactly where she or he is headed professionally. College provides the opportunity to students to sort that out, to test their interest in certain subject areas and to be exposed to areas they might not have known about before.

20. Why should your child go to college?

21. More Education = More Money

22. The Freshmen Experience at a 4-year University
Opportunity to move away and still have the “safety net” of “home”
He/she has “earned” this by working hard in H.S.
Unique experience for freshmen!

23. The Bottom Line…CHOICES!
Students (and parents!) need to keep options OPEN!
Apply, Apply, Apply!
Watch for deadlines…they are not “suggestions”
Make final decisions in the spring of senior year

24. Helpful Web Sites www. calstateapply. edu - CSU’s www
Helpful Web Sites - CSU’s UC’s - Private Schools SJ Delta College - Community Colleges - SAT information - ACT information

25. Pam Knapp – Director of College and Career Readiness
QUESTIONS?
I am here to help you!
Pam Knapp – Director of College and Career Readiness
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