College Knowledge

Presentation Goals Understand the benefits of a college education. Learn the pathways to college. Learn how to prepare for college admission.

Why Go To College? To have more job opportunities. To gain more knowledge To broaden perspectives - meet new people from diverse backgrounds, learn to be independent.

Why College? continued A 4-year college graduate (with Bachelor’s degree) earns almost $1 million more over his/her lifetime than a high school graduate. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Why College? continued A 4-year college graduate earns about $52,200 annually on average, compared to $30,400 for a high school graduate. - Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Degrees Diploma High School– 4 years Community College – 2 years (Optional) Associate’s Degree University –4 years Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degrees Master’s Degree University-2 years or more Doctorate Degrees-Ph.D, Ed.D, M.D. Professional Degrees-Law Degree University –3 years or more

California Community Colleges (CCC) California State University (CSU) University of California (UC)Independent and Private Colleges/Universities 4 Systems of Higher Education in California

High School 4-year College Options

High School 2 year then Transfer Options

California State Universities

 23 California State Universities  B.A./B.S. and Master’s degrees  Accepts high school Seniors and Community College transfers  Provides broad liberal education and prepares students for professional goals California State University

University of California

 10 University of California Campuses-Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco (Medical and Graduate School Only), Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz  B.A./B.S., J.D., M.D. and only public system in California that can grant the Ph.D  Accepts High School Seniors and Community College Transfers  Mission of the UC: Research & Teaching  Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare University of California

California Private Universities/Colleges

 77 Private Universities/Colleges in CA  Vary in size, prestige, and cost  Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees  Accepts high school graduates and Community College Transfers  Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare Private Universities/Colleges

California Community Colleges

Community College (CCC)  113 Community Colleges in CA  Prepares students to transfer to a 4 year institution  Associate’s degree  Offers technical training in specific occupations (cosmetology, culinary arts)  Students can attend part-time or full-time  To enroll, students have to be 18 + or have a High School Diploma

Friends With The Same Goal (Different Paths)

Who gets the job?

Preparing For College Learn good study habits & self regulation. Set aside a homework time and a quiet study space. Time management/independence Learn the college-preparatory course requirements: A-G requirements What you do outside of class matters: Sports, Clubs, Work, Church, Honor Societies, etc.

Preparing For College Cont. Visit college campuses! Find colleges in your area and schedule a tour. Make a college visit part of your vacation. Check out college websites, many have virtual tours.

College Search Tools California Career Zone California College Information: Naviance (College & Career Exploration)

Make High School Count

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