running start academic advising workshop presented by academic advisors from entry & academic...
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Running Start Academic Advising Workshop
Presented by Academic Advisors from Entry & Academic Advising Services2014
Topics for Today…
Which Degree Is for Me?
Planning Course Selection
Next Steps in College Success
Advising Resources
Which Degree is for Me?
Bachelor Degrees 180 credits
Professional / Technical Degrees 90 credits
University Transfer Degrees 90 credits
http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/programs
Professional / Technical Degrees
Prof Tech Associate of Arts (AA) 90 credits
120+ options!45% of students earn P/T Degrees Not transferable at 100%
>> Certificates of Achievement 45 credits or more >> Certificates of Accomplishment less than 45 credits
http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/programs
University Transfer Degrees
University Transfer Degrees 90 credits
>> Associate of Arts and Science Degree – Direct Transfer Agreement (AAS-DTA) 90 credits
>> Associate in Business Degree (AB) 90 credits
>> Associate in Math Education Degree (AME) 90 credits
>> Associate in Science Degree (AS) 90 credits
Track 1 – Biological, Environmental/ Resources, Chemistry, Earth Track 2 – Physics, Atmospheric Sci, Engineering
Which BC Bachelor Degree?
Bachelor Degrees (BA, BAS, BSN) 180 credits Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA)
191 credits BAA - Interior Design
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 credits or more BAS - Data Analytics BAS - Healthcare Technology & Management BAS - Information Systems and Tech BAS - Radiations and Imaging Sciences BAS - Applied Accounting (NEW Fall 2015) BAS - Molecular Biosciences (NEW Fall 2016)
Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) 182 credits or more BSN Nursing
90 credit hours
Transfer Associat
e Degree
90 credit hours Credits
at a Universi
ty
Bachelor’s
Degree
180 credit hours
University Transfer Degree: How does it work?
University Transfer Degree: Benefits
Potential for program readiness
Satisfy most general admissions requirements of 4-year college
Save money!
Bellevue College $1,333 per quarter
University of Washington
$4,091 per quarter
When Applying to a University…
2 Basic Skills Requirements
• Math: (minimum 5 credits)
Highest math level possible Requirements are specific to major
• English: (minimum 5 credits)
English 101 English 201 (strongly recommended)
When Applying to a University…
• Foreign Language:
2 – 3 years in High School (recommended)
or ….
2 – 3 quarters college (recommended)
Thinking of UW? Consider this:
If you want to attend the University of Washington ….
You must have completed one of the following with a “C” or better:
• Note: Home schooled students must satisfy the College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR) through transfer degree or SAT/ACT.
• Math 099 (Intermediate Algebra) at BC
• A college-level math course numbered 100 or above that has a prerequisite of Math 099 or ….
• High School Algebra II/Advanced Algebra or equivalent
When Applying to a University…
• Apply as a Freshman if … you apply to universities during Senior year
HELP! …. Will I apply as a Freshman … or a Transfer Student ...?!
• Apply as a Transfer Student if … you apply any time later than fall quarter.
Course Selection ???
Balance …! work / family … commute …
course selection …
1 year of a high school subject =
1 quarter at college 1 credit =
1 hour you spend in class 5 credits =
1 typical college class
1-2-3 rule
Tips for Success @BC
• FIRST PRIORITY : High school requirements …
• Take English and Math first…
Do not avoid Math!
• Research pre-requisites for intended major ….
• Majors have specific courses …
• GPA does matter …
Myth: “My Running Start credits don’t really count as REAL college. I’m still in high school, right?”
“If I fail some classes, I can always start over at REAL college. . . right?”
Fact: College credits NEVER expire. They are a permanent record of your academic studies .
Online/Hybrid Classes
“Online classes are easier than coming to class.”
“I can turn things in whenever I want in an online class…”
“Yay! I don’t have to interact with my classmates anymore…it’s an online class.”
Common Myths
Online/Hybrid Classes
Tips to be successful:
Block out a time in your week that will be dedicated to this class.
Do your work in a consistent place at a consistent time each class session
Check your email often and pay close attention to deadlines.
Resources
Online Services Degree Audit Course Catalog and Projected Schedule Advising Website Transfer Major Guides Your Bellevue College email
Academic Success Center Free! Tutoring Math and Writing
Your Academic Advisor 30 min appointments Phone or by stopping by to schedule 2nd floor of B Building
Enrollment CalendarAdd & drop DeadlinesHolidays and No classes!Quarterly online access to registration
Program-Specific Advising Workshops
Pre-Professional Health Sciences
Healthcare Programs
Nursing
Business
Interior Design
http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/admissions/infosessions
Continuing Your Research: A Checklist
Always communicate with your high school counselor High School graduation requirements
come FIRST!
Attend: Advising workshops specific to your majorFaculty office hours
Get involved at BCCLUBS, sports, programsVolunteer work/internships
Meet 1:1 with an academic advisor Plan ahead: registration times are particularly busyBring your projected class schedule for high school
completion.
Questions?
Thank you for coming!