1. JUNIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT
March, 2017

2. College/University Options
Cal State University
University of California
CA Community Colleges
Private Universities

3. What you need to know about applying to universities..
Admission Requirements
Admission Tests
College/Univ. Selection Process
Tips
Recourses

4. “A-G” Minimum Course Requirements for UC/CSU -must earn a C or better in each college prep class-
Area
Courses
UC/CSU Minimum Requirements
UC Recommends
CSU Recommends A
HISTORY:
Economics/Government
World History
US History
2 years B
ENGLISH
4 years C*
MATHEMATICS:
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
more
3 years D
LABORATORY SCIENCE:
Physical Science
Life Science
3 years (2 years of biology, chemistry, and physical science)
Taken in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade E
FOREIGN LANGUAGE F
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
1 year G
ELECTIVE

5. College level work and rigor
A.P. vs. Concurrent
Advanced Placement
College level work and rigor
College credit or advanced placement
A.P. Exam $93
Waivers Available!!!
Extra points for GPA
AHC Concurrent
College Course
No exam
No tuition/Free!
Transferable college Credit
Grade on college transcript and H.S. transcript
Extra points for GPA

6. Pending Concurrent Classes
ET Computer Aided Drafting
ET Engineering Drawing
POLS American Government
Math Elementary Statistics
Math Calculus 1

7. Eligible vs. Competitive
Minimum A-G Requirement's
Minimum GPA
Easy Senior Classes
Few Extracurricular Activities
Above Minimum A-G Requirements
High GPA 4.0 +
Rigorous Senior Classes
Several meaningful extraocular activities
Does not mean that a student will be accepted to their 1st choice campus
Better chance for students to be accepted to highly competitive or oversubscribed majors

8. Cal State Universities
4 Year University
Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree programs
Hands-on learning
23 campuses throughout California
GPA 2.5
Average cost of tuition & fees: ~ $5,472/year
Average Cost of Attendance: ~$24,326/year
Application open Oct 1st-Nov 30th
Application Fees $50/campus
Fee waivers available to 4 campuses

9. California State Universities (CSU’s)
CSU Bakersfield
CSU Dominguez Hills
Cal State Fullerton
Humboldt State Univ.
Cal State L.A
CSU Monterey Bay
CSU Pomona
CSU San Bernardino
San Francisco State
Cal Poly State Univ.
CSU Chico
CSU Fresno
Cal State Hayward
CSU Long Beach
California Maritime
Cal State Northridge
CSU Sacramento
San Diego State
San Jose State
CSU San Marcos
CSU Stanislaus
CSU Channel Islands

10. 23 Cal State Campuses
It is important to note that just because Cal Poly SLO is known for engineering does not mean it is the ONLY CSU that offers it as a major – many, if not all, CSUs offer this as a major and you should not limit yourself to applying only to the schools you know of or have heard of…there are 23 campuses to choose from – visit their websites, see what they’re about and see if you envision yourself there.

11. CSU Average Cost of Attendance…

12. University of California
4 Year University
Bachelor’s, Master’s & Doctorate Degree programs
Research Institutions
10 campuses throughout California
GPA 3.0
Average cost of tuition and fees: ~$13,500/year
Cost of Attendance: ~ $34,200/year
Applications open August 1st – Nov 30th
Fees $70/Campus
Fee Waivers available to 4 schools/campuses

13. Universities of California (UC’s)
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC San Francisco
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz

14. UC Average Cost of Attendance…..

15. Private Colleges & Universities
Over 77 Private Universities in Ca.
Wide range of specialties & program offerings
Bachelors, Masters, & Doctorate Degrees.
Cost of Tuition & Fees vary
Most use the Common Application or Admissions.
Application filing dates vary by campus
Private colleges include universities like Stanford and USC and also schools like ITT tech, Devry, and other similar colleges that have a specialty that they focus on.

16. SAT Accepted by UCs and CSUs Does not include science
3 hours 45 minutes long
Accepted by UCs and CSUs
Includes science
Includes Interest inventory
provides a focus to career exploration.
2 hours 55 minutes long

17. Required by certain universities, usually dependent upon major
Subject Tests
SAT
English
History
Math
Science
Foreign Language
Required by certain universities, usually dependent upon major

18. Test Dates and Fees Ask About Fee Waivers!!! SAT - May 6, June 3,
ACT - April 8th, June 10th
ACT/SAT $57 /Test
SAT Subject $25/Test
*Most Colleges and Universities will accept a December test date
Ask About Fee Waivers!!!

19. How Should I prepare? Testing Websites/Create and account Study Guides
Test Prep Courses offered by EAOP/AVID/ETS/Upward Bound

20. SAT Website https://www.collegeboard.org/

21. ACT Website http://www.act.org/

22. How many colleges should I apply to?
Apply to a Minimum of 8 Schools
Select 3 Top Choice Universities
Select 1“Dream School”
Select 3 With High Admissions Rate 70% or more
Select 1 Private

23. Apply to Allan Hancock College!
Safety Net
Cost full time attendance $3,092/year
Have time to explore options
Did not get into school/s of choice
Not ready to move away

24. PVHS Resources We are her to help….
Your Counselor
Transcript Review
A-G Requirements
Course Selection
Early Academic Outreach//EAOP Advisor
University/College Research
SAT/ACT Prep
College Applications
Financial Aide Applications