1. Parent Forum & College Night Spring 2012

2.  It is a process!  Know your student and their reasons for attending ◦ Interests/Aptitudes ◦ Career goals ◦ Recognize strengths and weaknesses ◦ GPA and SAT/ACT’s ◦ Analyze Values

3.  Consider College Characteristics ◦ Major & Educational Programs ◦ Type of school & degrees offered ◦ Cost & Financial Aid ◦ Location ◦ Size/Student to Faculty Ratio ◦ Housing ◦ Extra Curricular Programs

4.  So May Factors These Days: ◦ Limited Availability ◦ Overall Cost ◦ Size of School ◦ Readiness of Student ◦ Programs Offered

5. Beginning Senior Year  Review transcript with Counselor  Take challenging classes  Take SAT/ACT  Visit Colleges End of Senior Year  EPT and ELM  Colleges will look at grades  Deadlines

6. General Requirements Very Specific Requirements  Community Colleges  Technical School  Trade Schools  Private Universities  UC System  CSU System

7.  Each one is different  Requirements Vary  Fees – Vary  Deadlines- Vary  Scholarships  Many use Common Application  https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/ default.aspx https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/ default.aspx

8.  Applications ◦ November 1- 30  $70 or fee waiver  Student gets to brag about themselves  http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admiss ions/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admiss ions/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html

9.  Applications ◦ October 1- November 30  $55 or fee waiver  Very data driven  http://www.csumentor.com/ http://www.csumentor.com/

10.  Humboldt State  Sonoma State

11.  Bakersfield  Channel Islands  Dominguez Hills  East Bay ->  Maritime  Monterey Bay  Stanislaus

12.  Certificates  AA/AS Degrees  Transfer Program  Watch deadlines  Spring Time  Early application = early registration

13.  Application – Varies  Deadlines – Varies  Watch deadlines  Early application = early registration

14.  This is a large factor  Weigh all options  Don’t rule out a college based on cost  Think of total cost of degree  Costs mentioned are for Fall 2012 (Costs may change for Fall 2013)

15. ItemCost Registration$30,144 Books$1,455 Housing$9,330 Personal$3,812 Total$44,471 Source: CaliforniaColleges.edu

16. ItemCost Registration$11,300 Books$1,560 Housing$9,900-13,000 Personal$3,540-4,440 Total$26,300-30,300 Source: CaliforniaColleges.edu

17. ItemCost Registration$6,498 Books$1,652 Housing$10,607-11,379 Transport./Personal$3,829 - 4,041 Total$22,577-$23,561 Source: CaliforniaColleges.edu

18. ItemCost Registration$1,120 Books$1,656 Housing$7,800-10,863 Transport./Personal$3,096-4,059 Total$13,672-17,698 Source: CaliforniaColleges.edu

19.  Application opens January, 2013  Grants vs. Loans  Financial Aid Night presented by College of the Redwoods

20.  Communication is online (email)  Apply Early!!!!  Carefully watch all Deadlines!  Be Organized  Keep Accurate Records  College Night in the Fall  College Sources Handout

21. Questions???