1. Four Systems of Higher Education
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This first part will be an overview of the 4 segments and then we will speak about the Cal state system.

2. An Overview Community Colleges California State University
California State University
Independent Colleges & Universities
University of California
Here are the 4 basic options available in California
Community Colleges- Like Fullerton College, Cerritos College, Cypress College, Saddleback College, Santa Ana College
California State University- Like Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, Cal Poly Pomona, …
University of Claifornia- Like UCLA, UCR, Cal Berkley, UC Davis
Private Institutions- Like Chapman University, Azusa Pacific University, Claremont McKenna

3. The California Community Colleges
Number of Campuses-
110 Campuses throughout California
Required Entrance Exam-
None required
Degrees Offered
Associate degrees and vocational certificates
Cost-
$26 per unit

4. California State University
Application Process
Apply Oct.1- Nov.30
$55 application fee, apply at:
Requirements:
Complete A-G ACT or SAT I Eligibility Index of 2900 using SAT or 694 using ACT (GPA X 800) + SAT I total (GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite)
Take English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level math (ELM) unless exempt
CSU draws from the top 33% of CA’s h.s. graduates
Estimated Costs
With Parents
On-Campus
Fees
$2,990
Books and Supplies
$1,200
Food and Housing
$3,214
$7,174
Transportation
$1,116
$1,000
Misc, Personal
$2,300
Estimated Costs
$10,820
$14,664
FYI-
Entrance Exam-
Some campuses will say SAT only for Students with 3.0 GPA but now with impaction students
Tuition is Accurate - used the current Financial aid stats given to University outreach
Degrees Offered
Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees in Education (at some campuses)

5. The University of California
Application process
Apply Nov. 1- Nov $55 application fee, apply at:
UC draws from the top 12.5% of CA’s H.S. graduates
Required Entrance Exams
Complete A-G SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing and SAT Subject exams
Estimated Costs
Fees
$6,780
Books and Supplies
$1,450
Health Insurance Allowance
$670
Room and Board
$10,880
Personal/ Transportation
$2,370
Estimated Costs
$22,150
Degrees Offered
Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and Professional Degrees

6. Independent Colleges & Universities
Application Process
Most applications are available at:
Deadlines vary, please check with individual campuses
Some campuses recommend while others require:
essays
letters of recommendations
interviews
Over 75 independent colleges and universities in CA
Requirements
Use A-G requirements as a guideline
SAT Reasoning or ACT (some schools may require SAT Subject Test)
Always check with individual campuses for admission criteria
Average Estimated Costs
Tuition and Fees
$31,000
Books and Supplies
$1,200
Room and Board
$9,000
Estimated Costs
$41,200
Degrees Offered
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees

7. Required Courses UNIVERSITY SAUSD a b c d e f g
30 credits – History/Social Science credits – History/Social Science
40 credits of English credits of English
30 credits of Math (including geometry) 30 credits of Math algebra 1, geometry & algebra II
30 credits of Science credits of Science
20 credits of Foreign Language –40 credits of Foreign Language same language same language
10 credits of Fine Arts credits of Fine Arts
45 credits of high school electives 10 – 40 college prep electives
20 credits of Physical Education
5 credits of Health
5 credits of College Career Planning
High School: A, B, C & D is passing.
University: A, B & C only.

8. Pre-Calculus or Calculus
The A-G Study Pattern
College Preparatory Requirements
9th
Grade
10th
11th
12th
Total Units A B C D E F G
History / Social Science-
2 years
World History / Cultures / World Civilizations
US History
Government / Civics
(1 semester)
2.5 Years / Units
English: 4 Years
4 Years / Units
College Prep English
4 years completed with a C or better
Math: 3 Years,
4 Recommended
Algebra or Geometry
Geometry or
Algebra 2
Algebra 2 or
Pre-Calculus
3 Years / Units
Pre-Calculus or Calculus
4 Years / Units
Laboratory Science:
2 Years, 3 Recommended
Biology
Chemistry
2 Years / Units
Physics
3 Years / Units
Language Other Than English: 2 Years
3 Recommended
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
2 Years / Units
The College Prep Plan-
A- 2 Years: Social Science, Including One year of US History and American Government- American Government and Econ or Civics is usually a one year class and a requirement for Graduation.
B- 4 Years: College Prep English- No remedial or ESL Courses
*C- 3 Years: Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II; Integrated mathematics including these)
*D- 2 Years: Science with a Laboratory (one year biological and one year physical)
*E- 2 Years: Foreign Language (the same Language)
F- 1 Year: Visual & Performing Arts: Art, Dance, Theatre/ Drama or Music
G- 1 Year: Elective chosen from the subject areas listed above or approved college preparatory elective Courses
Spanish 3
3 Years / Units
Visual and
Performing Arts:
1 Year- Same course
Art
1 Year / Units
College Preparatory Elective: 1 Year
Economics (1 semester)
.5 Years / Units
Earth Science
1.5 Years / Units
15 Years/ Units
21 Years/ Units

9. Systems at a Glance System Number of Campuses
Approximately
$2,900 per year
Bachelors, Masters,
And limited Doctoral Degrees
ACT or SAT Reasoning 23
California State University
(CSU)
Approximately
$ 6,780 per year
Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and, Professional Degrees
ACT plus writing or
SAT Reasoning and
two SAT Subject Tests 10
University of California
(UC)
Average
$31,000 per year
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Varies: (Check with College or University of your choice)
More than 75
Independent Colleges and Universities
$26 per unit
Associate degrees and vocational certificates
English and math Placement test prior to enrolling
109
California Community Colleges
(CCC)
Number of Campuses
Required Entrance Exam(s)
Degrees Offered
Average Calculated--- using the tuition costs of the local private schools listed below
( )/4= $29, average cost per year
Some notes of Interest Re: Private Universities & Colleges
Chapman University $23,950 per Year
Harvey Mudd College $28,012 per Year- plus additional fees plus Room & Board
Claremont McKenna Colleges---$36,880 per Year
Stanford University $28,563 per Year- with Room & Board Books etc- 40,591 per year
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Harvard $27,448
Health Services Fee $1,264
Student Services Fee------$1,908
Room $4,974
Board $4,286
Subtotal - billed cost--$39,880
Personal Expenses $2,570
Total billed and unbilled costs-----$42,450 per Year
Student Fees / Tuition
(subject to change)