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Four Segments of Higher Education. www.fullerton.edu/outreach. An Overview. Community Colleges www.cccco.edu. California State University www.csumentor.edu. Independent Colleges & Universities www.aiccu.edu. University of California www.ucop.edu. www.fullerton.edu/outreach.
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Four Segments of Higher Education www.fullerton.edu/outreach
An Overview Community Colleges www.cccco.edu California State University www.csumentor.edu Independent Colleges & Universities www.aiccu.edu University of California www.ucop.edu www.fullerton.edu/outreach
Independent Colleges and Universities www.aiccu.edu California State University (CSU) www.csumentor.edu More than 75 23 Varies: (Check with College or University of your choice) ACT or SAT Reasoning Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees Bachelors, Masters, And limited Doctoral Degrees Average $29,350 per year Approximately $6,128 per year Systems at a Glance Systems University of California (UC) www.ucop.edu California Community Colleges (CCC) www.cccco.edu Number of Campuses 110 10 Required Entrance Exam(s) ACT plus writing or SAT Reasoning English and math Placement test prior to enrolling Degrees Offered Associate degrees and vocational certificates Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and, Professional Degrees Student Fees / Tuition (subject to change) $36 per unit Approximately $ 12,192 per year www.fullerton.edu/outreach
Difference between UC & CSU • UC – California’s primary academic agency for research • CSU – Focus on teaching and practical experience • - Campuses are community oriented through • accessible internships students are well • prepared for the workplace. • CC – Academic & vocational instruction through • 1st and 2nd years of undergraduate www.fullerton.edu/outreach
California State University www.csumentor.com • Application Process • Apply Oct.1- Nov.30 • $55 application fee, apply at: www.csumentor.edu • Admission Requirements • Complete A-G • ACT or SAT Reasoning Minimum Eligibility Index is 2900 using SAT or 694 using ACT • (GPA X 800) + SAT Reasoning • (GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite) CSU draws from the top 33% of CA’s h.s. graduates • Campuses not impacted : • Bakersfield • Channel Islands • Dominguez Hills • East Bay • Maritime Academy • Monterey Bay • Stanislaus • Degrees Offered • Bachelors • Masters • Doctoral degrees in Education • (at some campuses) Take English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level math (ELM) unless exempt www.fullerton.edu/outreach
The University of California www.ucop.edu • Application process • Apply Nov. 1- Nov.30 • $70 application fee • Apply at: www.ucop.edu • Admission Requirements • Complete A-G Courses • SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing • 2 Prompts UC draws from the top 12.5% of CA’s H.S. graduates • Degrees Offered • Bachelors • Masters • Doctoral Degrees www.fullerton.edu/outreach
Community Colleges www.cccco.edu • Number of Campuses • 110 Campuses throughout California • Woodland Community College in Yolo County is the newest community college. • Required Exam • Assessment Test in English and Math • Admission Requirements • 18 years old or have high school diploma • (or GED) • Degrees Offered • Associate degrees • Vocational certificates • Transfer Information • www.assist.org www.fullerton.edu/outreach
Independent Colleges & Universities www.aiccu.edu • Application Process • Most applications available at: http://www.aiccu.org/ or www.californiacolleges.edu • Deadlines vary, please check with individual campuses • Some campuses may recommend certain things while others require: • essays, letters of recommendations, interviews • Admission 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 Over 75 independent colleges and universities in CA • Degrees Offered • Associates • Bachelors • Masters • Doctoral Degrees www.fullerton.edu/outreach
The A-G Study Pattern(sample) College Prep English 4 years completed with a C or better Pre-Calculus or Calculus 4 Years / Units Physics 3 Years / Units Spanish 3 3 Years / Units College Prep Physical Science 1.5 Years / Units www.fullerton.edu/outreach 2.1 Years/ Units
Eligibility Index (Local Area) MINIMUM Eligibility Index is 2900 using SAT or 694 using ACT (GPA X 800) + SAT Reasoning (GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite) www.fullerton.edu/outreach
CSU Mentor • Applyonline • Plan for College • Search Campuses • Explore Financial Aid www.csumentor.edu www.fullerton.edu/outreach
Thank you and Good luck! If you have any additional questions, my name is Zac Martinez and I am located in the Career Center www.fullerton.edu/outreach