1. Types of Colleges Slides

2. Different Types of colleges:
Community College
2 Year = Associates Degree (AA)
Non residential (no living quarters)
Transfer out of CC to a 4 year
Least expensive choice (about $200/class)

3. Different Types of colleges:
2. 4 year College/University
-4 years = Bachelors Degree
-Optional residence (on or off campus living)
-2 options in CA State Schools
- Higher education opportunities (M.A or Ph.D)

4. Different Types of colleges:
3. University of California (UC) -10 UC Campuses -Primarily an academic research institution -Course content theoretical and analytical -Larger classes taught by Graduate Assistant or Professor -Requirements: -GPA 3.0 = no grades lower than a C -Personal statement or Admissions essay Tuition: about $13,000/year; 4 years= $52,000

5. Different Types of colleges:
4. California State University (CSU) - 23 campuses in CA - Primarily practical based (prepare students for job market) - Classes are smaller and taught by the professor -Classes are flexible (available for PT or evening) -Requirements: -GPA 2.0 = pass all A-G requirements -Submission of SAT & ACT scores Tuition: about $6000/year; 4 years = $24,000

7. Making the right choices
Safety, Target, Reach
Making the right choices

8. Safety School
A school you are reasonably confident that will admit you.
A school you are willing to attend.
-Don’t make this Safety school a backup you do not even like.

9. Target School
A school that your range in GPA and Test Scores are average
A school you are confident you will be able to pay for (loans, family money, or scholarships)
A school that is your focus but is attainable.

10. Reach School
A school that is above your grade, GPA, and test score range.
A school that is a long shot but should still be possible.
-EX: A student with a 2.0 GPA who wants to go to Harvard is not considered Reach its considered…. impossible.

11. Drafting College Lists:
Directions: Take some time in class today to work with SUPER MATCH on your Naviance. Experiment with some of the filters and start adding some schools of interest to your Colleges I am Thinking About

12. Drafting College Lists:
Directions: Get started on your Brag Sheet. The Brag Sheet is a questionnaire that allows you to provide information to both your teachers and counselors for Letters of Rec. Note: All students must fill out a Brag Sheet