1. What you always wanted to know about college
For parents & students
Honey Koletty
College Counselor
Carson Complex

2. Check with your counselor to make sure you are on track!
For graduation
&
for college

3. HS diploma vs. college eligibility
The high school GRADUATION requirements are almost the same as the college entrance A – G requirements but there ARE differences!!

4. 4 systems of higher education
Community Colleges
Cal States
University of California
Private & Out-of-State
Proprietary Schools

5. What about community colleges?
One-stop shopping
Impacted
Brand new start
Chance to explore
Provide opportunities to transfer to 4 year colleges
Variety of majors
Provide financial aid
Fees are rising
Some Community College Majors
Auto Body
Nursing
Court Reporting
Fire Technology
Welding
Culinary Arts
Fashion Design
Real Estate
Graphic Design
18yrs old or HS grad

6. 4 year college/university
2 vs. 4 year colleges
Community College
$46 per unit
Certificates
Associate degrees
Transfer programs
4 year college/university
More expensive
Bachelor degrees
Credentials
Grad/professional school

7. A-G Eligible vs. Competitive
A. 2 years social science
B. 4 years English
C. 3 years math
D. 2 years lab science
E. 2 years of foreign lang
F. 1 year visual/performing art
G. 1 year college prep elective
2 years social science
4 years English (AP/H)
4 years math
3 years lab science
3-4 years foreign lang
1 year visual/performing art
1 year college prep elective
** UC/CSU transferable community college classes
Required for 4 year colleges

8. College Admissions Testing All college admission testing must be completed by December 2013 of your 12th grade year
CSU
ACT &/
SAT Reasoning
Waivers
UCs & Privates
ACT with writing &/ SAT Reasoning AND
SAT Subject tests
Privates = 2/3
UC optional

9. EAP? What is it? Why? Optional ?? On the CSTs English & Math
Score high enough & you are exempt from CSU placement tests
Not exempt?
CSUs, UC, CCs ALL have placement tests
CSUs have the ELM & EPT
CCs have Accuplacer
UCs have writing exam
REMEDIATION

10. Cal States Completion of A-G coursework and SAT Reasoning or ACT
csumentor.edu
Completion of A-G coursework and
SAT Reasoning or ACT
CSU GPA is computed only on A-G coursework completed in grades
3.0 GPA (or higher) = admission.
Higher gpa required for admissions to Long Beach, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Fullerton, Pomona, etc.
A lower gpa requires a higher test score

11. CSU GPA
If your A-G gpa is lower than 3.0, then your test scores will make the difference regarding your eligibility for admission.
You may repeat A-G classes where you earned a D/F grade for a better grade.
Then only the repeated grade will count on your CSU college application.

12. What’s happening @ the Carson Complex
No Summer School ??.
Credit Recovery
No summer college classes at LAHC ??

13. University of California berkeley, los angeles, san diego, davis, santa barbara, riverside, santa cruz, merced
ucop.edu/doorways
Complete A -G requirements
Must complete 11 A-G course by the end of 11th grade
Must have honors & AP
SAT R or ACT
Must repeat D/F grades
Essay required
All SAT & ACT testing must be completed by Dec. of your senior year for both CSU & UC.

14. Private colleges & universities
commonapp.org
Private colleges & universities
Range in size – USC, Stanford – Pomona College,
St. Mary’s,Occidental College, Azusa Pacific, La Verne
Range in selectivity
Smaller classes
More personalized
Unique opportunities
Cost $$ - Often have more $$ to give

15. Competitive schools look for: (public & private)
It matters!
Competitive schools look for: (public & private)
Rigor of class schedule –challenge
Advanced Placement, Honors, Community College classes
GPA – no Ds/Fs
Leadership
Extracurricular activities
Volunteer work
Community & school service
Honors & Awards

16. Financial Aid = $$$ for community college/4 year schools Grants Loans
fafsa.ed.gov
$$$ for community college/4 year schools
Grants
Loans
College Work Study
Institutional Scholarships
Merit based

17. AB 540 What if I am considered to be AB 540?
Any students who falls under AB 540 can go to any college or university in California if they meet admissions requirements.
Do I qualify for in-state tuition?
Yes -complete 3 years of high school in California and graduated from a California high school.
Can I apply for Financial Aid?
Yes – Now undocumented students are eligible for Cal Grant and state aid but not eligible for federal financial aid. AB540 students must complete the Dream Act financial aid application to determine eligibility.

18. Scholarships
Companies, clubs, professional organizations, work related, volunteering scholarships
Nationwide, state & local
Carsonhs.org/scholarships

19. Scholarship Scams Warning Signs Fees “Money-back guarantees”
Credit card or bank account information
Award offered for $$ you didn’t apply for.

20. Visit campuses! There is no substitute for a visit! Fit?
A picture truly is worth a thousand words!
See for yourself!
Parents welcome!

21. On Campus Resources Educational Talent Search-CSULB
Upward Bound- CSUDH & CSULB
Early Academic Outreach Program- UCLA
Various College Representatives
CSUDH CSU Northridge
LAHC
El Camino Compton

22. Resources Bigfuture.org Links to college & career & majors
Personality profile
college search
nationwide college & university information
Californiacolleges.edu
All colleges in California
Private & public
Information on 2, 4 year and proprietary schools

23. Online resources Csumentor.edu Ucop.edu/doorways Collegeboard.com
Actstudent.org
Californiacolleges.edu
Ncaaclearinghouse.net
Commonapp.org
Carsonhs.org

25. For questions contact:
your counselor and the college counselor here !
Get involved in your life! You make the difference!