OPTIONS OPTIONS IN IN HIGHER EDUCATIONHIGHER EDUCATION

• Higher Education Options

• Paying for College

• Keys to Success

• Resources

OverviewOverview

Eligible vs. Eligible vs. Competitive*Competitive*

Social Science

English

Mathematics

Laboratory Science

Foreign Language

Visual/Performing Arts

*Course Level*Course Level• Honors/APHonors/AP• UC/CSU transferable UC/CSU transferable

community college classcommunity college class

A-G Course RequirementsA-G Course Requirements

College Prep Electives

Programsinclude such fields as systems analysis, programming and operations, office machine repair, civil engineering technology, computer programming, food preparation, health care technology, and legal assistance.

Requirements–No subject Requirements

Trade and Vocational

Higher Education Higher Education OptionsOptions

i.e. Westwood College, Costmetica Latina, Dogs Grooming Academy

Programs– Associate of Arts/Science (A.A)– Vocational Certificates– Transfer program

Requirements– No subject Requirements– 18 years of age or a high school graduate– Consent from school and parent if younger

Community College-110

Higher Education Higher Education OptionsOptions

i.e. LA Trade Tech, LA Harbor, Santa Monica

Programs– Associate and Bachelors of Arts/Science– Master and Doctorate

Requirements– Complete A-G requirements – SAT Reasoning Test or ACT– Some require 2 SAT Subject Tests– Personal Statement/Essay– Some may require an interview and/or recommendation

letters– Extracurricular Activities

Private and Independent-77

Higher Education Higher Education OptionsOptions

i.e. Mills College, USC, Stanford

Programs– Bachelors of Arts/Science– Master Degree’s– Teaching Credentials

Requirements– Complete A-G requirements – SAT Reasoning Test or ACT– Minimum G.P.A 2.0

• Apply at www.csumentor.edu October 1- November 30.

California State University (CSU)-23

Higher Education Higher Education OptionsOptions

i.e. CSU Long Beach, Cal Poly Pomona, Fresno State

Programs– Bachelors of Arts/Science– Master Degree’s and Doctorate– Teaching Credentials

Requirements– Complete A-G requirements – SAT Reasoning Test or ACT– 2 SAT Subject Tests – Minimum G.P.A 3.0– Personal Statement/Essay– Extracurricular Activities

• Apply at www.universityofcalifornia.edu ONLY during the month of November 1- 30.

• Recommended before Thanksgiving!

University of California (UC)-10

Higher Education Higher Education OptionsOptions

i.e. UC Davis, UC Los Angeles, UC Merced

Paths After High Paths After High SchoolSchoolPaths After High Paths After High SchoolSchool

University

2-3 years

Community College

2-3 years

Graduate School(Masters & Doctorate)

1-4 years

High School4 years

4-5 years

Higher Education Higher Education OptionsOptions

Over 4,000 Colleges and Over 4,000 Colleges and UniversitiesUniversities

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 2005.

• Grants

• Scholarships

• Loans

• Work-Study

Financial Aid Financial Aid OverviewOverview

Cost of Attendance (COA)

– Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

= Financial Need

• Tuition and fees

• Room and board

• Books and supplies, equipment, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses

• Loan fees• Study abroad costs• Dependent care expenses• Expenses related to a

disability• Expenses for cooperative

education program

Financial AidFinancial AidDefining Financial NeedDefining Financial Need

UUSSCC

CCSSUU CC

CC

UUSSCC

CCSSUU

$45k$45k

$12k$12k CCCC

$3k$3k

Cost of Attendance(Variable)

ExpectedFamily Contribution

(Constant)

Need

(Variable)=—

EFCEFC$2,000$2,000$2,000$2,000

$43k$43k

$10k$10k

$1k$1k

Financial AidFinancial AidDefining Financial NeedDefining Financial Need

FinancialFinancialNeedNeed

• Ask questions of the right people: Never make assumptions

• Be a good listener• High expectation yet realistic• Trust yourself• Maintain solid relationship with

teachers and counselors

KKeys eys TTo o SSuccessuccess

Understand What Colleges Want– Take challenging classes – AP and Honors

– ACT, SAT-Reasoning, and/or SAT-Subject

– A-G Course Requirements

– Grades

– Extracurricular Activities• Commitment and Longevity• Leadership

KKeys eys TTo o SSuccessuccess

Study Skills– Learning Styles

– Read, read, read!

– Work in groups• test prep and homework

– Tutoring before the “D” or “F”

– Time Management

– Critical Thinking Skills

KKeys eys TTo o SSuccessuccess

Summer: Fulfillment or Boredom– Academic programs

– Volunteering

– Traveling

– Be a tourist in your own town

• Scholarships: Search NOW

– Start meeting the criteria

– Think big and small

KKeys eys TTo o SSuccessuccess

• College Center (Counselor- Mrs. Budar)

• Monthly read the “College Center News” found under students on the SPHS Website www.sanpedrohs.org

• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

• ETS- Educational Talent Search

Resources in schoolsResources in schools

Student AthletesStudent Athletes• To participate in NCAA Division 1 or 2 athletics, you need

to be certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center. You need to qualify academically and you need to be cleared as an amateur student athlete.

• Register as a prospective student athlete at the end of your junior year

• Apply at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • Print the transcript release form and give to the

counseling office to send your transcripts to the Eligibility Center.

• Be sure to send your ACT/SAT scores to the center at #9999

• Print a worksheet and review your academic records to keep track of eligibility

A few of the schools SPHS students A few of the schools SPHS students have been admitted to in the past 6 have been admitted to in the past 6 years:years:

• Harvard Stanford

• Cornell Georgetown

• Johns Hopkins NYU

• Tulane Penn State

• USC UC Berkeley/UCLA

• LMU Syracuse

• Fordham Embry Riddle

• Purdue West Point