1. College Knowledge

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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. High School 4-year College Options

10. High School 2 year then Transfer Options

11. California State Universities

12.  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

13. University of California

14.  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

15. California Private Universities/Colleges

16.  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

17. California Community Colleges

18. 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

19. Friends With The Same Goal (Different Paths)

20. Who gets the job?

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. College Search Tools California Career Zone www.cacareerzone.org California College Information: Naviance (College & Career Exploration)

25. Make High School Count

26. Questions?