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Preparing for College

Preparing for College. Small Universities (pop. 4,000 or less) Stringet admissions policies Well-recognized Graduate Programs but established strong undergraduate program Emphasize particular program Great majors with small campus community

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Preparing for College

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  1. Preparing for College

  2. Small Universities (pop. 4,000 or less) • Stringet admissions policies • Well-recognized Graduate Programs but established strong • undergraduate program • Emphasize particular program • Great majors with small campus community • Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University • Large Universities (pop. 40,000 plus) • Full scope of undergraduate majors and award master’s and doctoral degrees • Wide range of educational, athletic, and social experiences • Smaller colleges or schools • Public (UCLA, CSU Fullerton, U. of Michigan) • Private (USC, Harvard, New York University) Public Universities Private Universities Religious Colleges Single-Gender Colleges • Technical or Specialized • Specialized and saturated experience • CalTech • MIT • Bentley College (business) • Art Institute • ITT & DeVry • Co-op Institutions (learn & work) • Liberal Arts Colleges (pop. 5,000 or less) • Picture-perfect campus, tucked away • Residential campuses, smaller enrollment, class size, and • teacher-student ratios • Learning for the sake of learning • Fewer but great opportunities; personal touch • Full-time faculty • Public (Sonoma State); Private (Claremont College, Smith) • Community Colleges • Meet needs of community • HS Diploma or 18 years old • Vocational programs • Associated of Arts/Science • Transfer track

  3. Pathways to Higher Education CA State University University of California Private/Independent Community College 3.0 gpa SAT Reasoning or ACT Two Subject Tests HS Diploma 2.5 gpa SAT Reasoning or ACT Varies 0 – 3.5 gpa SAT, ACT SAT Subject High School

  4. California State University (CSU) www.csumentor.edu University of California (UC) www.ucop.edu Independent Colleges and Universities www.aiccu.edu 23 10 (9 of which undergrads can apply to.) More than 75 3.0 GPA ACT plus writing or SAT Reasoning and two SAT Subject Tests Minimum 2.5 – 3.0 gpa Varies: (Check with College or University of your choice) 2.5 GPA ACT or SAT Reasoning Bachelors, Masters, And limited Doctoral Degrees Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and, Professional Degrees Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees Estimated costs: $7,347 for fees; $12,555 for room and board; $1,500 for books and supplies Estimated costs: $3,451 for fees; $8,529 for room and board; and $1,386 for books and fees Estimated costs: $31,000 for fees; $15,000 for room and board; $1,500 books and supplies Systems at a Glance System California Community Colleges (CCC) www.ccco.edu 109 Number of Campuses No GPA English and math Placement test prior to enrolling Required GPA & Entrance Exam(s) Associate degrees and vocational certificates Degrees Offered Student Fees / Tuition (subject to change) About $600 for fees; $1,250 for books and supplies. This assumes that a student lives at home.

  5. Required Courses UNIVERSITY SAUSD Grades of : A, B, C, D Grades of: A, B, C a b c d e f g 3.5 – years of History/Social Science 2- years of History/Social Science 4 – years of English4 – years of English (CP/ Honors/AP) 3 – years of math (including geometry) 3 – years of math (including algebra II) 3 – years of science 2 – years of science (life & physical) 2 – years of same foreign language 2 – years of same foreign language 1 – year of fine arts1 – year of fine arts 4.5 – years of electives(45 credits) 1 – year of college electives 2 years of PE, 1 semester of health & CCP. Need to earn 240 credits in the areas above and the CAHSEE. College entrance exams: SAT or ACT

  6. AdmissionFactors • Grades & “a-g” completion • Personal Statement (essay) • Family background, HS experience, achievements • Extracurricular Activities • Sports • Community Service • Work experience • Summer Programs • College Entrance Exams • SAT Reasoning • ACT (plus writing) • SAT Subject Tests

  7. COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS Achievement Skills $31.00 or $46.00 (writing) Content Skills $20 + $9 each test Subject Tests are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge. These tests are required by the University of California and some private schools. Reasoning Skills $45.00

  8. What can parents do to get their son/daughter ready for college? • Review grades & “a-g” completion at the end of each semester • Communicate with teachers & counselor • Attend college meetings • Familiarize yourself with requirements & deadlines • Help them study for the PSAT, SAT and ACT exams • Research scholarships • Talk & visit colleges • Summer activities

  9. Go to “Find a College” section Click on “Careers and majors” Get to know The Collegeboard • FREE services • College search • Scholarship search • Careers • Majors • Financial Aid • Plan 4 College • Make sure you… • Create an account • Write your info • Use proper email

  10. Go to “Find a College” section Click on “Careers and majors”

  11. Internet Resources www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeboard.com www.csumentor.edu www.scholarships.com www.latinocollegedollars.org www.hsf.net www.fastweb.com www.act.org

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