1. If I want to go to College, I have to: Make Preparations Ask Questions Plan Complete Tasks

2. Got College?  Everyone should be making plans for their future  Create options for yourself by: * getting information * asking questions * making plans * following through with plans

3. How do I get into College?  Know the different types of schools: -Vocational/Trade Schools -Community Colleges -Universities

4. Vocational/Trade Schools  6weeks to 2 years  Certificate/ License  Open Enrollment  Focus on one type of skill/profession  Non-Transferable  Difference between Public and Private ITT, Westwood College, UTI LA Trade Tech, Pacoima Skills Center, North Valley Occupational Center

5. Community College  2 years  Degree: Associative of Arts  Open Enrollment  General Education  Transferable  Inexpensive: $46 a unit (46x15=$690) LA Mission College, LA Pierce College, LA Valley College, Moorpark College, Glendale College, College of the Canyons,…

6. Universities  4 years  Bachelors Degree  Eligible students v. Competitive students  Application deadlines and requirements  Eligible v. Competitive Universities

7. Public California Universities California State U. (CSUN, CSULA,…) 23 campuses Minimum 2.00 GPA Accept top 1/3 of graduating class Require Application: Due 11/30 Medium- Extra Large SAT or ACT required University of Calif. (UCLA, UCSB,…) 8 undergrad campuses Minimum 3.00 GPA Accept top 11% of graduating class Require Application: Due 11/30 Medium-Extra Large 2 SATs required

8. Private/Independent Universities  USC, Stanford, Mt. St. Mary’s,…  100 universities in California  GPA and requirements vary  Application Deadlines vary, usually 12/1 to 2/15  Some are religiously affiliated  More expensive: more financial aid  Generally, smaller class sizes

9. Out of State Universities  There are both PUBLIC and PRIVATE out of state technical schools, community colleges, colleges and universities  Private Programs are the same cost for students who come from outside the state  Public Programs charge additional monies to students who come from other states  They each have different requirements, costs, deadlines and eligibility: Research these things carefully

10. Choosing a College or University:  Define what you are looking for in a college or university: -location-major -size-population -activities-athletics -competitiveness-class size -special programs-other?

11. FINANCIAL AID MAKES COLLEGE POSSIBLE  Need-based Grants Loans Work-study  Merit-based Scholarships You will apply for Financial Aid in January-February of your senior year.

12. GETTING INTO COLLEGE Preparation Asking Questions Planning Completing Tasks The rest is up to... YOU