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Higher Education Systems
• Community College *(Workshop)
• California State University
• University of California
• Independent/Private
University of California & Cal.State University University of California & Cal.State University A – G RequirementsA – G Requirements
A. History/Social Science – 2 Years RequiredA. History/Social Science – 2 Years RequiredB. English – 4 Years RequiredB. English – 4 Years Required
C. Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1)
C. Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1)D. Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years RecommendedD. Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years RecommendedE. Language other than English – 2 Years
Required, 3 Years RecommendedE. Language other than English – 2 Years
Required, 3 Years RecommendedF. Fine Arts – 1 Year Required (College Prep) F. Fine Arts – 1 Year Required (College Prep) G. Electives – 1 Year Required (Visual/Performing Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Lab Sci., Lang. other than English)
G. Electives – 1 Year Required (Visual/Performing Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Lab Sci., Lang. other than English)
No Grade Lower Than
“C”
No Grade Lower Than
“C”
California State University
• 23 Campuses Statewide
• Fullerton, Long Beach, San Diego, L.A., etc.
• Four year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, BA/BS, MA/MS, Educational Credential Programs
• A-G Requirements – No Grade Low Than a “C” - Minimum GPA = 2.00
• SAT Reasoning or ACT Required
• Application Filing Period – Oct. 1 – Nov. 30
• Application Fee $55.00
University of California
• 10 Campuses Statewide
• UCLA, UCI, UCB, UCSB, UCSD, etc.
• Four year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctoral & Professional (Medical & Law school)
• A-G Requirements – No Grade Low Than a “C”- Minimum GPA = 3.00
• SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing required & SAT II Subject tests recommended for competitive majors
• App Filing Period Nov. 1 – 30 (App avail. Oct 1st) Fee=$70
Independent/Private
• 77 Campuses Statewide
• USC, Pepperdine, La Verne, Claremont, etc.
• 2 & 4 year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, Technical, Art, Culinary Schools, BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctoral & Professional (Medical & Law school)
• Wide Variety of Entrance Requirements
• Entrance Exam (SAT/ACT) Varies – Check Each Individual School for Requirements
SAT
SAT Reasoning Tests
• Critical Reading, Math & Writing
(Each test scored on a 200 – 800 Scale)
SAT Subject Tests
•English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Languages (200 – 800)
ACT
• The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
• The Writing Test, which is optional (but recommended) measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.
• Composite Scores range from 1 - 36
Science, Math, Reading, English
Critical Reading, Math, Writing
Accepted Nationally Accepted Nationally
Curriculum Based Reasoning
No Penalty for wrong answers Penalty for wrong answers
All Multiple Choice Math grid-ins
Basic Fee: $36.50 Basic Fee: $51.00
Writing Essay: Optional ($16.00)
Writing Essay: Mandatory
Writing Essay: 30 Min. Writing Essay: 25 Min.
Perfect score 36 Perfect score 2400
Students select which score reports to send to colleges
All Scores reported to colleges
Pre-ACT: Explore and PLAN Pre-SAT: PSAT
What’s the Difference?ACT SAT
What’s the Formula to getting admitted to the competitive
colleges?
Unfortunately there is NO set formula
College Needs Change from Year to Year
College Admissions Criteria
1.The pattern (# of yrs. in subject) and level (College prep, honors and/or AP) of academic courses. How rigorous is the course of study???2. Classroom Performance (GRADE POINT AVERAGE)
3. Academic Potential – Admission Tests (ACT or SAT)
4. Other considerations – references, activities, volunteer service, and/or class rank.
UC Admission StatsUC Admission Stats
Applications
Received
Students
Admitted
Enrolled GPA SAT
UCLA 80,494 16,177 5,825 4.15 2,052Berkeley 67,691 14,101 4,162 4.18 2,076UCSD 67,407 24,782 3,444 4.11 1,993UC Irvine 60,687 24,968 5,050 4.03 1,854UC Davis 55,895 21,248 4,705 4.07 1,906UCSB 62,416 24,248 4,098 4.01 1,915Santa Cruz 38,515 18,703 3,700 3.84 1,793Riverside 33,815 18,502 4,000 3.72 1,720Merced 14,974 9,820 1,400 3.59 1,634
UC & CSU Placement TestsUC & CSU Placement Tests
University of California• Analytical Writing Placement Exam
California State University• English Placement Test (EPT)• Entry Level Math (ELM)• Early Assessment Program (EAP)• Early Start Program
CSU & UC CostCSU & UC Cost
CSU Average Cost
Tuition $7,025 +/-
Book Fees $1,666 +/-
Miscellaneous expenses $3,821 +/-
Room & Board $10,932 +/-
Total $23,444 +/-
University of CaliforniaTuition (Fees) $12,686
Books & Supplies $1,521
Health insurance Allowance/Fee $1,318
Room & Board $14,208
Total Estimated Cost $31,902 (Includes Personal expenses)
University/College
Student Population
Cost Fall Applicants/Admits
GPA/CR/W/M
University of Southern California
17,000+ Undergraduate
20,000+ Grad/Professional
$ 44,463 Tuition$12,440 Housing/Dining$ 2,980 Fees/Books/etc.$59,883 Total
46,104 / 9,18720% - 3,012
3.80 Nonweight640 – 740680 – 780670 – 770
Chapman University – Orange, CA
6,800 + Undergraduate
8,400 + Grad/Professional
$ 41,564 Tuition/Fees$ 12,291 Housing/Dining$ 2,900 Books/Personal$ 57,755Total
9,616/4,31345% - 1,624 enrolled
3.7 unweighted550 – 650 (CR) 560 – 660 (M) 570 – 660 (W)
Maryville University(Saint Louis , Missouri)
2,968 Undergraduate708 Graduate
$22,882 Tuition$8,892 Living Expense$7,142 Fees/Books/etc.$38,916 Total
GPA – 3.64ACT Composite: 23 - 27
Whittier College 1,530 Undergraduate758 Grad/Professional
$36,992 Tuition/Fees$10,428 Housing$5,126 Books/Other$52,546 Total
2,989 / 2,13771% - 569 attended
480 - 580480 - 590480 - 570ACT 20-26
Private Universities
Financial AidFinancial Aid
Grants Scholarships Work Study Loans
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Information on FAFSA helps determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid
• Applications submitted on or after Jan. 1st• For Cal Grants, FAFSA needs to be submitted
by March 2nd• Attending college must have a FAFSA on file for
any financial aid (including scholarships)
• Private schools may require an additional financial aid profile (CSS) – check with individual colleges for due dates.
GrantsGrants
• Money that does not have to be repaid
• Usually based on financial need
• Cal Grant – State Grant Program: Based on GPA, financial need, and other criteria – GPA Verification form due March 2nd
• Pell Grants – Federal Grant Program: Based on financial need
ScholarshipsScholarships
• Usually free money based on merit – good grades, high test scores, athletics, musical ability, community service and sometimes financial need
• Private National, Private Local, Institution • SFHS College Center Publishes a list of
available scholarships on an on-going basis (school website, college tab, scholarship listing)
Work Study & LoansWork Study & Loans
• Work Study - Both Federal & College funded = students who qualify are assisted in finding a job on or off campus to help pay for college.
• Loans – Money students borrow that must be repaid with interest.
Where Should I GoWhere Should I Go
Step 1 – Know YourselfI’ve always wanted to…
Step 2 – Determine the DetailsLocation, Location, Location!!!
Step 3 – Do your researchHow is this school the right fit for
me?
College Center Resources
College Information
College Visitations and Catalogs
College Applications **(Parent Ed Day Session)
CSU & UC Application WorkshopsCollege Test Registration Materials
SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, ACT, PSAT
Scholarship & Financial Aid Information
Scholarship Bulletins
Financial Aid Applications & Workshops
Build a College Tool Kit
(Organize your College Box)
ACT Test Scores Advanced Placement (AP)
Awards Cal. Std. Test (CST)
ELC PSAT
Report Cards Resume
SAT Scores Transcripts
Community Service Financial Aid
Scholarships Special Programs
Build a College Tool Kit
(Organize your College Box) Cal State Univ. Fullerton Cal State Univ. Long Beach
Cal State Univ. Northridge Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Pomona U.C.L.A.
U.C. Irvine U.C. Santa Cruz
You’re On Your Way!
Get organized NOW
Monitor your student’s grades
Plan & prepare to meet ALL deadlines
No “Senioritis” Allowed
Thank You!! Thank You!!• Please make sure you have signed in
• Reminder…this presentation is available on the school website under the Parent Ed Day link
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