College Knowledge “Word Wall” 9th Grade Leadership Public School Hayward, 2014 - Claudia Aguilar (caguilar@leadps.org)

Transcript Distribute/Review Sample LPS Transcript The official record of the courses you have taken in HS and college, grades, credits and GPA Is generally required as part of the college application. Distribute/Review Sample LPS Transcript

Extracurricular Activities (1 of 2 Slides) Activities outside of academic curriculum; can take place in school and/or in the community. Examples: sports teams, student clubs, performing arts, church, leadership, volunteer opportunities, and any other positive learning experience. A proven record can help a student get into college.

Extracurricular Activities

Honors & High Honors (1 of 2 Slides) Depending on the GPA, a student can graduate from high school or college with “honors” or “high honors”. This includes all 9th - 12th grades. At LPS honors = GPA between a 3.0 and 3.49. At LPS high honors = GPA of 3.5 and above. Distribute/Review copies of 2014 Grad Program

Honors & High Honors High Honors 3.5 and above GPA Gold and Silver Cords Honors 3.0-3.49 GPA Gold Cords

AB 540 (1 of 2 Slides) A California law that allows qualified undocumented students to pay in-state tuition (instead of out-of-state tuition) at all CA public institutions of higher education. Eligibility requirements include graduating from a CA HS and attending a CA HS for at least 3 years. Undocumented students should inform their advisor and counselor about their undocumented status as soon as possible, so that we can better help them as they apply to college. LPS has an AB540 support group that meets throughout the year; it is led by Ms. Navarro and Mrs. Farrand.

AB 540 VIDEO: Undocumented Dreams 10 minutes

CAHSEE (1 of 2 Slides) A test that all students must pass to earn their high school diploma; to ensure that students who graduate from public high schools can demonstrate grade level competency in reading, writing and math. Students take the test for the first time in 10th grade and can continue to take it until they pass both English and Math sections. March 2014 LPS Passing Rates: 95% of passed Math 94% passed English

CAHSEE

1st Generation Student (1 of 2 Slides) A student who will be the first person in their immediate family to attend and/or graduate from college in the United States.

1st Generation Student VIDEO: Who we are: First generation college students speak out

CA Community College System (1 of 3 Slides) The California Community Colleges is the largest PUBLIC system of higher education in the nation, with 2.6 million students attending 112 colleges. Community colleges provide workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree programs and preparation for transfer to four-year universities. Chabot College is a community college. The only requirement to attend a community college is to be 18 or have a high school diploma or GED.

CA Community College System (2 of 3 Slides) High school graduates who don’t meet 4 year requirements or who chose to start at a community college can transfer to a 4 year college from a community college. HOWEVER, the transfer rates are VERY LOW. For many reasons, students have a difficult time transferring. Those who do, usually receive lots of guidance from counselors and transfer programs. This is why LPS counselors promote going straight to a 4 year college after high school (it increases your chances of graduating with a college degree).

CA Community College System Chabot College Transfer Rates (Hayward’s CC) STUDENT GROUP TRANSFER RATE to 4-year Colleges White students 14.8 % Black students 27.7 % Hispanic students 12.8 % Asian students 9.0 % Pacific Islander students 17.6 % American Indian & Alaska Native students 18.2 % OVERALL 14.3 %

Types of Degrees (1 of 2 Slides) Review and distribute handout

Degrees & Lifetime Earnings

Degrees & Annual Salary

California State University (CSU) The CSU System is a public system, it is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused education. With 23 campuses, almost 427,000 students, and 44,000 faculty and staff, it is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable systems. LPS Hayward encourages students to include East Bay and/or SF State in their college list because they give priority to students living in Alameda County. GPA of at least 2.0 to be eligible to apply to a CSU. The lower the GPA, the higher your test scores must be.

California State University (CSU) Admission Website

University of California System The 10 campuses of the University of California are part of a public system. Through its teaching, research and public service, UC drives California's economy and leads the world in new directions. The UC closest to Hayward are UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis (UC San Francisco is only open to graduate students). You need to have a college GPA of at least 3.0 to be eligible to apply to a UC.

University of California (UC) System Admissions Website

Cost of Attendance (Sample) CSU UC Private Tuition & Fees $6633 $13200 $40996 Books $1682 $1500 $1600 Personal Expenses $1338 $3200 $1400 Transportation $1188 $1200 Room (housing) & Board (food) $11684 $13800 $11540 Personal expenses and transportation varies - may not apply to you if living at home or close to campus. Doesn’t apply if living with your parents. Private school costs vary, this sample is for University of San Francisco.

FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE! The less money your parents have the more money you will get for college! You will apply for financial aid in January of your senior year. Getting good grades pays off! Getting at least a 3.0 GPA can guarantee FREE MONEY (GRANTS). This is automatic for those who need financial aid! $5,472 for CSU - in GRANTS! $12,192 for UC - in GRANTS! $9,084 for private in CA - in GRANTS! In addition to the amount above, you will likely get up to $5,645 in a FEDERAL GRANT Privates schools give LOTS additional money to students, so don’t be afraid to apply! There are many scholarships that focus on MERIT (grades & test scores) and don’t care how much money your family has or doesn’t have. There are TONS of scholarships available for students, BUT YOU HAVE TO APPLY! Every year several LPS students get FULL rides to various colleges! For now, FOCUS on getting the BEST GRADES POSSIBLE!

UC Blue & Gold Opportunity Plan Paying for UC: Low Income Students: watch video HERE!!! (less than a minute)

UC Blue & Gold Opportunity Plan If you are admitted to a University of California (UC) and your family earns less than $80,000 a year and you qualify for financial aid — this scholarship will cover your educational and student services fees (average of $13,200 per year!). Students with sufficient financial need can qualify for even more grant aid to help reduce the cost of attending. If you have your eyes set on a UC…. aim for AT LEAST a 3.8 GPA (at least)! If you did not do as well as you hoped this year….. guess what?!... UCs and CSUs only look at your grades earned during 10th and 11th grade!

Financial Aid Financial aid refers to the money available from various sources (including State and Federal sources) to help students pay for college. A student applies for financial aid in their senior year of high school. Financial aid is available for all types of colleges/universities.

Financial Aid

Grants Awards based on financial need that don’t require payment. Grants are available via the federal government, state agencies and educational institutions.

Grants

Scholarships Money that is awarded to qualified students who are chosen as recipients based on certain accomplishments, characteristics, skills and/or abilities they possess. There are all types of scholarships available; like grants, they do not have to be paid back. Students can apply for scholarships throughout high school, but most require that you be a senior to apply.

Scholarships Hear Adam’s Story: Scholarships paid for his first year of college (Less than a minute)

Loan is a type of financial aid that is available to students and their parents. An education loan must be repaid. In most cases, payments do not begin until after a student graduates from college or leaves college. There are student loans, which students are responsible for paying back and parent loans, which parents are responsible for paying back.

Loans Repaying Student Loans