College AdmissionsCollege Admissions

Not Far From Home Not Far From Home

• 92% of students attend a college within 500 miles of their home

Who’s in College and in the Who’s in College and in the Workforce? Workforce?

• 38% of all college students are male• 52% of the workforce is female

Who Needs More Motivation? Who Needs More Motivation?

• Males need 3 times more prodding to complete college applications

• Women are 2 times more intellectually curious

Organization Organization

• The part of the brain that influences organization is developed in females between the ages of 12 and 16

• The part of the brain that influences organization is developed in males between the ages of 17-18

Early Decision Early Decision

• An early commitment by the student to attend a particular university

• Application deadline is sooner• Non refundable deposit required

before May 1• Must withdraw all other applications• Limits you from choosing another

college with a better package• No financial aid has to be offered

Early Action Early Action

• Students are notified earlier than normal of acceptance

Regular Decision Regular Decision

• Students are notified of acceptance usually in late March or early April

Rolling Admission Rolling Admission

• Institutions review applications as they are received and offer decisions as applications are reviewed.

• Cal Baptist has rolling admission

Wait ListWait List

• Institutions neither offer or deny admission, but extends the possibility admission in the future

The Benefits of DistanceThe Benefits of Distance

• Schools far from home are now offering more financial aid than in-state schools

Why Students Choose Jr. Why Students Choose Jr. College vs. a 4-Year UniversityCollege vs. a 4-Year University

• Fear of the unknown• Familiarity with a community college• $

The True Cost of a Community The True Cost of a Community CollegeCollege

Total Money Wasted is $105,930 - $134,643

Community College($10,466)

CSU($22, 044)

UC($26,400)

Lower Division (5 yrs)$52,330

(2 yrs)$44,088

(2 yrs)$52,800

Upper Division (2 yrs)$47,960

(2 yrs)$44,088

(2 yrs)$52,800

Total Years

7 4 4Lost earnings (3 yrs)

$126,400—CSU & UC0 0

Total cost of ed. $222,818--CSU$231,530--UC

$88,176 $105,600

Applying to The University of Applying to The University of CaliforniaCalifornia

• A-G Requirements• Good grades in 10th & 11th Grade• SAT or ACT• Community Service• No Interview

Applying to The University of Applying to The University of CaliforniaCalifornia

• Personal Statement• Application opens in Oct. Submit in

November• All exams taken by December• Only one application for all UCs• Get copies of transcripts at end of

year

Criteria College Admissions Criteria College Admissions Officers Consider Important Officers Consider Important

• School Achievement #1• Test Scores #2• Recommendations #3• Essay #4• Interviews #5• Activities #6

The College Application The College Application ProcessProcess

The process is like a puzzle…one piece at a time

1. Essay2. College Applications3. Letters of Recommendation4. Financial Aid/FASFA5. Scholarship Research

Which Car Would You Which Car Would You Choose?Choose?

Which Fruit Would You Which Fruit Would You Choose?Choose?

Which Paper Would You Which Paper Would You Choose?Choose?

Which Package Would You Which Package Would You Choose?Choose?

Applying OnlineApplying Online

Cal State:

http://www.csumentor.edu/

UC:

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html

Eligibility IndexEligibility Index

Cal State Universities:https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asp

University of California:http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/

A Great ResourceA Great Resource

https://collegeprowler.com/