Higher Education Systems Community College *(Workshop) California State University University of California Independent/Private

University of California & Cal.State University A – G Requirements A.History/Social Science – 2 Years Required B.English – 4 Years Required C.Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1) D.Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years Recommended E.Language other than English – 2 Years Required, 3 Years Recommended F.Fine Arts – 1 Year Required (College Prep) G. Electives – 1 Year Required (Visual/Performing Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Lab Sci., Lang. other than English) No Grade Lower Than “C”

California State University 23 Campuses Statewide Fullerton, Long Beach, San Diego, L.A., etc. Four year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, BA/BS, MA/MS, Educational Credential Programs A-G Requirements – No Grade Low Than a “C” - Minimum GPA = 2.00 SAT Reasoning or ACT Required Application Filing Period – Oct. 1 – Nov. 30 Application Fee $55.00

University of California 10 Campuses Statewide UCLA, UCI, UCB, UCSB, UCSD, etc. Four year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctoral & Professional (Medical & Law school) A-G Requirements – No Grade Low Than a “C”- Minimum GPA = 3.00 SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing required & SAT II Subject tests recommended for competitive majors App Filing Period Nov. 1 – 30 (App avail. Oct 1st) Fee=$70

Independent/Private 77 Campuses Statewide USC, Pepperdine, La Verne, Claremont, etc. 2 & 4 year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, Technical, Art, Culinary Schools, BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctoral & Professional (Medical & Law school) Wide Variety of Entrance Requirements Entrance Exam (SAT/ACT) Varies – Check Each Individual School for Requirements

SAT SAT Reasoning Tests Critical Reading, Math & Writing (Each test scored on a 200 – 800 Scale) SAT Subject Tests English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Languages (200 – 800)

ACT The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional (but recommended) measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. Composite Scores range from

Science, Math, Reading, English Critical Reading, Math, Writing Accepted Nationally Curriculum BasedReasoning No Penalty for wrong answersPenalty for wrong answers All Multiple ChoiceMath grid-ins Basic Fee: $36.50Basic Fee: $51.00 Writing Essay: Optional ($16.00) Writing Essay: Mandatory Writing Essay: 30 Min.Writing Essay: 25 Min. Perfect score 36Perfect score 2400 Students select which score reports to send to colleges All Scores reported to colleges Pre-ACT: Explore and PLANPre-SAT: PSAT What’s the Difference?ACTSAT

What’s the Formula to getting admitted to the competitive colleges? Unfortunately there is NO set formula College Needs Change from Year to Year

College Admissions Criteria 1.The pattern (# of yrs. in subject) and level (College prep, honors and/or AP) of academic courses. How rigorous is the course of study??? 2. Classroom Performance (GRADE POINT AVERAGE) 3. Academic Potential – Admission Tests (ACT or SAT) 4. Other considerations – references, activities, volunteer service, and/or class rank.

UC Admission Stats Applications Received Students Admitted Enrolled GPASAT UCLA 80,494 16,177 5, ,052 Berkeley 67,691 14,101 4, ,076 UCSD 67,407 24,782 3, ,993 UC Irvine 60,687 24,968 5, ,854 UC Davis 55,895 21,248 4, ,906 UCSB 62,416 24,248 4, ,915 Santa Cruz 38,515 18,703 3, ,793 Riverside 33,815 18,502 4, ,720 Merced 14,974 9,820 1, ,634

UC & CSU Placement Tests University of California Analytical Writing Placement Exam California State University English Placement Test (EPT) Entry Level Math (ELM) Early Assessment Program (EAP) Early Start Program

CSU & UC Cost CSU Average Cost Tuition$7,025 +/- Book Fees$1,666 +/- Miscellaneous expenses$3,821 +/- Room & Board$10,932 +/- Total$23,444 +/- University of California Tuition (Fees)$12,686 Books & Supplies$1,521 Health insurance Allowance/Fee$1,318 Room & Board$14,208 Total Estimated Cost$31,902 (Includes Personal expenses)

University/ College Student Population CostFall Applicants/A dmits GPA/CR/W/M University of Southern California 17,000+ Undergraduate 20,000+ Grad/Professional $ 44,463 Tuition $12,440 Housing/Dining $ 2,980 Fees/Books/etc. $59,883 Total 46,104 / 9,187 20% - 3, Nonweight 640 – – – 770 Chapman University – Orange, CA 6,800 + Undergraduate 8,400 + Grad/Professional $ 41,564 Tuition/Fees $ 12,291 Housing/Dining $ 2,900 Books/Personal $ 57,755Total 9,616/4,313 45% - 1,624 enrolled 3.7 unweighted 550 – 650 (CR) 560 – 660 (M) 570 – 660 (W) Maryville University (Saint Louis, Missouri) 2,968 Undergraduate 708 Graduate $22,882 Tuition $8,892 Living Expense $7,142 Fees/Books/etc. $38,916 Total GPA – 3.64 ACT Composite : Whittier College 1,530 Undergraduate 758 Grad/Professional $36,992 Tuition/Fees $10,428 Housing $5,126 Books/Other $52,546 Total 2,989 / 2,137 71% attended ACT Private Universities

Financial Aid  Grants  Scholarships  Work Study  Loans

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Information on FAFSA helps determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid Applications submitted on or after Jan. 1st For Cal Grants, FAFSA needs to be submitted by March 2nd Attending college must have a FAFSA on file for any financial aid (including scholarships) Private schools may require an additional financial aid profile (CSS) – check with individual colleges for due dates.

Grants Money that does not have to be repaid Usually based on financial need Cal Grant – State Grant Program: Based on GPA, financial need, and other criteria – GPA Verification form due March 2nd Pell Grants – Federal Grant Program: Based on financial need

Scholarships Usually free money based on merit – good grades, high test scores, athletics, musical ability, community service and sometimes financial need Private National, Private Local, Institution SFHS College Center Publishes a list of available scholarships on an on-going basis (school website, college tab, scholarship listing)

Work Study & Loans Work Study - Both Federal & College funded = students who qualify are assisted in finding a job on or off campus to help pay for college. Loans – Money students borrow that must be repaid with interest.

Where Should I Go Step 1 – Know Yourself I’ve always wanted to… Step 2 – Determine the Details Location, Location, Location!!! Step 3 – Do your research How is this school the right fit for me?

College Center Resources College Information College Visitations and Catalogs College Applications **(Parent Ed Day Session) CSU & UC Application Workshops College Test Registration Materials SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, ACT, PSAT Scholarship & Financial Aid Information Scholarship Bulletins Financial Aid Applications & Workshops

Build a College Tool Kit (Organize your College Box)  ACT Test Scores  Advanced Placement (AP)  Awards  Cal. Std. Test (CST)  ELC  PSAT  Report Cards  Resume  SAT Scores  Transcripts  Community Service  Financial Aid  Scholarships  Special Programs

Build a College Tool Kit (Organize your College Box)  Cal State Univ. Fullerton  Cal State Univ. Long Beach  Cal State Univ. Northridge  Cal Poly San Luis Obispo  Cal Poly Pomona  U.C.L.A.  U.C. Irvine  U.C. Santa Cruz

You’re On Your Way!  Get organized NOW  Monitor your student’s grades  Plan & prepare to meet ALL deadlines  No “Senioritis” Allowed

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