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2. 2OPPORTUNITY A College Education = Greater Opportunities Greater Potential—College students discover new areas of knowledge, gain skills, consider lifelong goals, and become responsible citizens. Greater Potential—College students discover new areas of knowledge, gain skills, consider lifelong goals, and become responsible citizens. Greater Knowledge—A college education increases a student’s ability to think critically and to express thoughts clearly in speech and writing. Greater Knowledge—A college education increases a student’s ability to think critically and to express thoughts clearly in speech and writing. More Job Opportunities—More jobs today require education beyond high school. More Job Opportunities—More jobs today require education beyond high school. Community Role Model- others who want to go to college will look up to you and know that they can go to college, too. Community Role Model- others who want to go to college will look up to you and know that they can go to college, too.

3. 3 Go to College. It Pays. Source: http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab7.htm

4. 4 The Four Systems of Higher Education in California

5. 5 Community Colleges Nearby

6. 6 CA Community Colleges  109 campuses  Transfer partners with four- year education systems in the state,  Offer guaranteed admission transfer programs available with UC, CSU and Private Institutions  Open Admission  Offer both academic and  Vocational courses  www.cccco.edu

7. 7 CSU Campuses

8. 8 California State University 23 Campuses in CA 23 Campuses in CA Target upper 33% of graduating high school seniors Target upper 33% of graduating high school seniors Minimum GPA is 2.0 Minimum GPA is 2.0 Eligibility is based upon : Eligibility is based upon : A-G course GPA A-G course GPA SAT reasoning exam score or ACT exam score SAT reasoning exam score or ACT exam score Applications are accepted from October 1st to November 30 th Applications are accepted from October 1st to November 30 th Priority admission for community college transfer students Priority admission for community college transfer students CSU offers quality education in the liberal arts and sciences and specialized training for a variety of career fields CSU offers quality education in the liberal arts and sciences and specialized training for a variety of career fields www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu

9. 9 UC Campuses

10. 10 University of California 10 campuses in CA – only 9 open for undergraduates 10 campuses in CA – only 9 open for undergraduates Target upper 12% of high school students Target upper 12% of high school students Minimum GPA is 3.0 Minimum GPA is 3.0 Application criteria is based upon: Application criteria is based upon: A-G Courses and GPA A-G Courses and GPA SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Tests Extracurricular Activities and Involvement Extracurricular Activities and Involvement Personal Statement Personal Statement Applications are due senior year from November 1st to November 30 th Applications are due senior year from November 1st to November 30 th Admit upper division transfers only; Priority transfer admission for community college students Admit upper division transfers only; Priority transfer admission for community college students  www.universityofcalifornia.edu

11. 11 Private and Independent Colleges

12. 12 Private and Independent Colleges and Universities 77 Campuses throughout California 77 Campuses throughout California Target students who are of good academic standing and in line with school mission Target students who are of good academic standing and in line with school mission Minimum GPA will VARY Minimum GPA will VARY Requirements and Deadlines will VARY Requirements and Deadlines will VARY Most require A-G Track Pattern w/ specific course requests Most require A-G Track Pattern w/ specific course requests Most will request SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam Scores Most will request SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam Scores www.aiccumentor.edu www.aiccumentor.edu

13. 13SPECIALIZED Specialized Schools and Colleges

14. 14VOCATIONAL Specialized Schools and Colleges This vocational sector of education grants certificates of completion or Associate’s of Arts degrees. This vocational sector of education grants certificates of completion or Associate’s of Arts degrees. Many programs are health, medical, business, or technical oriented in nature. Many programs are health, medical, business, or technical oriented in nature. Financial aid programs as well as job placement assistance are offered. Financial aid programs as well as job placement assistance are offered. Of these institutions, 14 out of 3,000 are WASC accredited. Of these institutions, 14 out of 3,000 are WASC accredited.

15. 15 Approximate Annual Fees and Tuition Higher Education Systems Annual Cost University of California (UC) $7,446 California State University (CSU) $2,772 Community College (CC) $628 Private/Independent Universities (AICCU) $4,000 – 20,000 + A new car lasts 5 years; an education lasts a lifetime.

16. 16 Financial Aid  GRANTS: Free Money for educational expenses based on need Free Money for educational expenses based on need  PELL Grant  Cal Grant  LOANS: Money on loan which must be repaid with interest Money on loan which must be repaid with interest  Subsidized  Unsubsidized www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com  WORK STUDY: Jobs to help pay for school Jobs to help pay for school  Employment at the Campus  SCHOLARSHIPS: Free Money based on specific criteria Free Money based on specific criteria  On Campus  Off Campus Students and Parents get a PIN and apply for FASFA! Apply your senior year between January 1 st –March 2 nd !www.fafsa.ed.gov

17. 17 Knowing the A-G List To Meet the A-G College-Preparatory Requirements you must... LetterAreaYearsRequired Years Recommended A History/Social Sciences 2 years BEnglish4 years CMathematics3 years4 years D Laboratory Sciences 2 years3 years E Language Other Than English 2 years3 years F Visual and Performing Arts 1 year G College-Preparatory Electives 1 year

18. 18 Admission Requirements Comparison UCCSUPrivateCC A-G Courses History/Social Science: 2 years History/Social Science: 2 years English: 4 years English: 4 years Math: 3 years; 4 recommended Math: 3 years; 4 recommended Lab Science: 2 years; Lab Science: 2 years; 3 recommended 3 recommended Language Other than English: 2 years Language Other than English: 2 years 3 recommended 3 recommended Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year College Prep Electives: 1 year College Prep Electives: 1 yearSameasUCSimilartoUC 18 years of age or high school graduate Entrance Exams SAT Reasoning Test or ACT w/ SAT Reasoning Test or ACT w/ Writing Writing 2 SAT Subject Tests in two areas 2 SAT Subject Tests in two areas SAT Reasoning or ACT SAT Reasoning or ACT N/A GPA Minimum GPA is 3.0 Minimum GPA is 2.0 GPA Varies 3.0 – 4.0+ N/A Personal Info Personal Statement N/AVariesN/A Extra Activities Community Service, Volunteer Work, Clubs, Etc. PreferredRecommendedN/A

19. 19SUCCESS Successful College Students Do the Following While in School… Take challenging classes and be sure to take Algebra I and a Foreign Language; aim for As and Bs in all your classes. Take challenging classes and be sure to take Algebra I and a Foreign Language; aim for As and Bs in all your classes. Know the difference between high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements- they’re not the same! Know the difference between high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements- they’re not the same! Demonstrate personal accountability- meet deadlines and use time management skills to balance a busy schedule. Demonstrate personal accountability- meet deadlines and use time management skills to balance a busy schedule. Visit college campuses, attend college fairs, do research on the internet, make a connection Visit college campuses, attend college fairs, do research on the internet, make a connection Meet with your counselor to plan for high school and get assistance from a teacher, counselor, tutor, mentor when needed. Meet with your counselor to plan for high school and get assistance from a teacher, counselor, tutor, mentor when needed. Be aware of college admissions tests and entrance requirements. Be aware of college admissions tests and entrance requirements. Always be 100% College-Bound! Always be 100% College-Bound!

20. 20PARENT Parent/Guardian Responsibilities Be your child’s best advocate. (Attend programs, teacher conferences, meetings) Be your child’s best advocate. (Attend programs, teacher conferences, meetings) College Talk: Discuss college not as “if” you go, but “WHEN you go to college.” College Talk: Discuss college not as “if” you go, but “WHEN you go to college.” Monitor your child’s academic progress based on child’s ability—set a standard of excellence. Monitor your child’s academic progress based on child’s ability—set a standard of excellence. Learn the “lingo.” Keep up with the changes in higher education. Learn the “lingo.” Keep up with the changes in higher education. Find out what resources are available at your school Find out what resources are available at your school Take advantage of all workshops and activities that are associated with the EXIT EXAM. Take advantage of all workshops and activities that are associated with the EXIT EXAM. Create a college-going culture with others. Create a college-going culture with others.

21. 21 There is a School for Everyone No matter what your goal, there is a college or postsecondary program out there that will be a perfect fit for you. Whether public or private, small or large, academic or specialized, the most important choice is choosing to attend. No matter what your goal, there is a college or postsecondary program out there that will be a perfect fit for you. Whether public or private, small or large, academic or specialized, the most important choice is choosing to attend. EVERY student, regardless of background or money, can find ways to pay for an education after high school. EVERY student, regardless of background or money, can find ways to pay for an education after high school. You deserve success. Work hard and you can make it happen! You deserve success. Work hard and you can make it happen!

22. 22 Programs to Consider

23. 23 Last Minute Tips… Tour the campuses you are interested in. Tour the campuses you are interested in. Begin compiling a file of possible scholarships. Begin compiling a file of possible scholarships. Attend college fairs and parent nights. Attend college fairs and parent nights. Make contact with university representatives. Make contact with university representatives. Do not limit your choices. Do not limit your choices. Take the SAT’s/ACT early. Take the SAT’s/ACT early. Always meet the given deadlines. Always meet the given deadlines. Create a Plan: Establish a routine Create a Plan: Establish a routine

24. 24 Helpful Websites Helpful Websites www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu Information and Application for California State Universities Information and Application for California State Universities www.californiacolleges.edu www.californiacolleges.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu Homepage for University of California Homepage for University of California www.aiccumentor.edu www.aiccumentor.edu Information and Application for Independent Colleges & Universities Information and Application for Independent Colleges & Universities www.cccapply.org www.cccapply.org Information and Application for California Community Colleges Information and Application for California Community Colleges www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com SAT Registration SAT Registration www.act.org www.act.org www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com Free and extensive Scholarship Site Free and extensive Scholarship Site www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov Info and Application to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Info and Application to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.pin.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov Access to the Personal ID Number for the FAFSA Access to the Personal ID Number for the FAFSA www.sandiegocalsoap.com www.sandiegocalsoap.com