Community College Information – Class of 2015

Community College Options Certificate Program (Cosmetology, Entrepreneurship, Crime Scene Investigation, Computer Graphics, Automotive Tech., etc.) FCC has 124 certificate programs. Certificate Program (Cosmetology, Entrepreneurship, Crime Scene Investigation, Computer Graphics, Automotive Tech., etc.) FCC has 124 certificate programs to 55 units needed for certificate - 15 to 55 units needed for certificate - All classes count toward certificate, no General Education classes required no General Education classes required - Ready for employment upon completion

Community College Options Associate Degree Associate Degree - 60 transferrable units - 60 transferrable units - Requires General Education (GE) classes - Requires General Education (GE) classes - Requires approximately units in major - Requires approximately units in major - Upon completion student usually transfers to four-year college to earn a Bachelor’s degree - Upon completion student usually transfers to four-year college to earn a Bachelor’s degree

EHS Website Click on Community College tab to find: - Transfer statistics - Transferring to a CSU/UC PowerPoint - Community College Application Process - Information on Spring/Summer courses - Copy of this PowerPoint presentation

What Do I Need To Transfer In Two Years? Take 15 units per semester (12 units is full time) Take 15 units per semester (12 units is full time) Don’t drop classes Don’t drop classes Take transferrable courses (level 100 or higher) Take transferrable courses (level 100 or higher) Decide on major by the start of sophomore year Decide on major by the start of sophomore year Take the correct courses in General Ed/major Take the correct courses in General Ed/major Make school, not work, your first priority Make school, not work, your first priority Meet with a counselor regularly Meet with a counselor regularly Check , possibly set up an account dedicated to college communications only Check , possibly set up an account dedicated to college communications only GPA is the most important consideration when transferring GPA is the most important consideration when transferring

Special Programs Take advantage of special programs. They offer smaller class size, tutoring, and top-notch professors. Take advantage of special programs. They offer smaller class size, tutoring, and top-notch professors. - Counseling 50 at Fullerton College - Early Welcome at Santiago Canyon College - Honors (for students that qualify) - Transfer Achievement Program (TAP) - Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS) - CROSSroads for students who need remediation before testing at Santiago Canyon College - Puente - Study Abroad (FCC is going to London, England, Spring 2016)

Community College Application Process Step 1 – Submit online application Step 1 – Submit online application Summer/Fall applications accepted beginning: Orange Coast College – January 5, 2015 Fullerton College – March 1, 2015 Cypress College – March 1, 2015 Santiago Canyon College – April 1 (Early Welcome Dec 1st) Step 2 – Take placement tests (Math & English) Step 2 – Take placement tests (Math & English) Fullerton College uses placement test software by Compass, Fullerton College uses placement test software by Compass, an App is available to help prepare for the test, may be the an App is available to help prepare for the test, may be the best $10 you’ve ever spent!!! best $10 you’ve ever spent!!!

Community College Application Process ● Step 3 – Attend college orientation. Bring an copy of your unofficial transcript. ● Step 4 – In May/June send final high school transcript and pick up immunization records from the EHS Health Office. ● Step 5 – Register for classes in July. The Fall semester begins in August.

The Difference Between High School and Community College In community college you are in class much less, but the homework is much more. In community college you are in class much less, but the homework is much more. You must maintain a 2.0 GPA and must make “progress” in units completed (not drop classes). You must maintain a 2.0 GPA and must make “progress” in units completed (not drop classes). You are on your own, there is no parent involvement with the school. You are on your own, there is no parent involvement with the school. Ready or not, you are independent and have to be accountable for your attendance, meeting deadlines, paying fees, communicating with staff, passing classes, etc. Ready or not, you are independent and have to be accountable for your attendance, meeting deadlines, paying fees, communicating with staff, passing classes, etc. Level of difficulty of classes… somewhere between college prep and AP! Level of difficulty of classes… somewhere between college prep and AP!

Online Resources this is the website college counselors use to see how course credits transfer to another California public university Online UC Transfer Admission Planner an online Transfer Admissions Planner to help you keep track of your progress toward satisfying transfer requirements. You can start entering your courses into the planner as soon as you enroll at a community college

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The key to transferring: The key to transferring: GPA HOLDS CHOICE! HOLDS CHOICE! Good Luck Aztecs! Mrs. Kettering, Mrs. Selof, and Mrs. Gullotti