1. Paying for Senior Year College Expenses Applications, Deposits Activities Prom, Trips Personal Expenses

2. Paying for College Tuition Housing Books Transportation Personal Expenses

3. Types of Colleges & Universities Private Universities/Out of State/ Universidades Privadas University of California (UC)/Universidad de California California State University (CSU)/Universidad Estatal de California Community Colleges (CC)/Colegios Comunitarios

4. UCMAP/MAPAUCMAP/MAPA

5. CSUMAP/MAPACSUMAP/MAPA

6. CCCMAPCCCMAP

7. What’s the difference? Type of School Minimum GPA Cost of Attendance Number of Students Number of Campuses Selectivity Private Schools 3.5 & above $39,048 -55,644 5,107Over 2,000 in US Moderate- Difficult University of California 3.0 & above $13,416 -31,572 15,66810 in CA Moderate- Difficult California State University 2.0 & above $6,276- 25,086 25,17023 in CA Moderate Community College Any$1,114- 7,000 11,026112 in CA Easy

8. College 411: Concepts & Terms Presentation by Ms. Portillo Downtown College Prep H.S.

9. The Traditional College Trajectory 2 Years - General Education 2-3 Years - Study Major Complete college in 4- 5 years

10. Today’s Reality 2 Years - General Education 2-3 Years - Study Major 1-2 Years - Remediation Completion can take 6- 7 years

11. Areas of study 1-2 Years - Remediation Remediation Courses not for credit Depends on your college assessment & college requirements These classes close the gap between high school level work & college level work

12. Areas of study 2 Years - General Education General Education Required of all 4 year colleges Prepare you with foundation courses for your major Integrate all fields of study Are intended to help students explore their true interests of study and career

13. Areas of study 2-3 Years - Study Major Major of study Focused study within your department Develop higher level thinking skills Prepare you for professions in your field Provide you with opportunities for internships

15. Primary Degree Types Bachelor of ARTS ( B.A. ) Bachelor of ARTS ( B.A. ) Bachelor of SCIENCE ( B.S. ) Bachelor of SCIENCE ( B.S. ) Bachelor of FINE ARTS ( B.F.A. ) Bachelor of FINE ARTS ( B.F.A. ) Associate of ARTS ( A.A. ) Associate of ARTS ( A.A. ) Associate of SCIENCE ( A.S. ) Associate of SCIENCE ( A.S. ) 2 Year Degree Programs Community College 4 Year Degree Programs CSU, UC, Private Universities

16. What’s the difference? College vs. University A college offers a collection of degrees in one specific area.

17. What’s the difference? College vs. University A university is a collection of colleges. When you go to a university you are going to be graduating from one of their colleges, such as the business college.

18. College Board is THE BOMB!!! USE IT!!!

19. FAMILY CONNECTION IS ALSO A GREAT RESOURCE.

20. Comparing College Size Cal State LA Occidental Collegec

21. Comparing College Size Cal State LA Occidental College

22. Comparing Student Body Cal State LA Occidental College

23. Comparing Colleges College Board is THE BOMB!!! USE IT!!!

24. Comparing College Size Cal State LA Occidental Collegec

25. Comparing College Size Cal State LA Occidental College

26. Comparing Student Body Cal State LA Occidental College

27. Eligibility for CSU System GPA = ACT score  GPA &  ACT = More College Options