1. College Admissions

2. Not Far From Home 92% of students attend a college within 500 miles of their home

3. Who’s in College and in the Workforce? 38% of all college students are male 52% of the workforce is female

4. Who Needs More Motivation? Males need 3 times more prodding to complete college applications Women are 2 times more intellectually curious

5. Organization The part of the brain that influences organization is developed in females between the ages of 12 and 16 The part of the brain that influences organization is developed in males between the ages of 17-18

6. Early Decision An early commitment by the student to attend a particular university Application deadline is sooner Non refundable deposit required before May 1 Must withdraw all other applications Limits you from choosing another college with a better package No financial aid has to be offered

7. Early Action Students are notified earlier than normal of acceptance

8. Regular Decision Students are notified of acceptance usually in late March or early April

9. Rolling Admission Institutions review applications as they are received and offer decisions as applications are reviewed. Cal Baptist has rolling admission

10. Wait List Institutions neither offer or deny admission, but extends the possibility admission in the future

11. The Benefits of Distance Schools far from home are now offering more financial aid than in- state schools

12. Why Students Choose Jr. College vs. a 4-Year University Fear of the unknown Familiarity with a community college $

13. The True Cost of a Community College Total Money Wasted is $105,930 - $134,643 Community College ($10,466) CSU ($22, 044) UC ($26,400) Lower Division(5 yrs) $52,330 (2 yrs) $44,088 (2 yrs) $52,800 Upper Division(2 yrs) $47,960 (2 yrs) $44,088 (2 yrs) $52,800 Total Years 744 Lost earnings(3 yrs) $126,400—CSU & UC 00 Total cost of ed.$222,818--CSU $231,530--UC $88,176$105,600

14. Applying to The University of California A-G Requirements Good grades in 10 th & 11 th Grade SAT or ACT Community Service No Interview

15. Applying to The University of California Personal Statement Application opens in Oct. Submit in November All exams taken by December Only one application for all UCs Get copies of transcripts at end of year

18. Criteria College Admissions Officers Consider Important School Achievement#1 Test Scores#2 Recommendations#3 Essay#4 Interviews#5 Activities#6

19. The College Application Process The process is like a puzzle…one piece at a time 1.Essay 2.College Applications 3.Letters of Recommendation 4.Financial Aid/FASFA 5.Scholarship Research

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24. Applying Online Cal State: http://www.csumentor.edu/ UC: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/adm issions/how-to-apply/apply- online/index.html

25. Eligibility Index Cal State Universities: https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asp University of California: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california- residents/admissions-index/

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