Career and College Readiness

Dr. Rebecca JosephFall 2017

getmetocollege@gmail.com@getmetocollege

https://tinyurl.com/optionsfall2017

Need for Works With Some College Training

http://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-need-for-skilled-workers/

Job Needs

http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/data/occupations-in-demand.html

Direct Preparation

Awareness of Needs and Pathways

College Options

Community Colleges

http://lacollegepromise.org/

https://tinyurl.com/optionsfall2017

Guided Pathways-California/LA Trade Tech

https://www.caguidedpathways.org/resources/

• Pathways at 11 community colleges across California, including LA Trade Tech and College of the Canyons

• Career orientation with internships, support through programs—certificates, associate degrees, and transfer possibilities

LA Trade Tech-9 Pathways

Tremendous Supports

Transfer Possibilities

• Direct transfers

• Associate degree transfers

• Multiple supports for transfer students at both Cal States and Ucs

23 Outstanding Campuses of CSU’s

• Each Campus is unique (separately accredited)

• CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs

• “Learn by doing”

• Applied and Practical

• http://www2.assist.org/browseCSUs.do

What can I study at the CSU?

• Radio/Television Film

• Business

• Dance

• Engineering –

• Interior Design

• Fire Protection Administration

• And hundreds of others

• Dairy Science

• Education

• Hotel Restaurant Management

• Kinesiology

• Computer Gaming & Design

• Music Industry & Tech.

Applying to CSU’s• https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

• Application Fee of $55.00/Fee Waivers Covers Applications to Four Campuses for Free

• Applications are accepted from October 1st to November 30th-

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)

• Support program for first generation, under-represented students.

• Separate application includes several short answers and two recommendations.

• NOW EMBEDDED IN CAL STATE APPLY APPLICATION-JANUARY 15 FOR APPLICATION; JANUARY 31 FOR MATERIALS

• Offers summer bridge, tutoring, mentoring, and supplemental classes.

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University of California

• 10 campuses – only 9 open for undergraduates

• UC Merced is doubling in size• Target upper 12% of high

school students• Minimum GPA is 3.0• Application criteria is based

upon:– A-G Courses and GPA– SAT Reasoning or ACT with

Writing– SAT Subject Tests– Extracurricular Activities

and Involvement– Personal Statement

What to study at UC’s ?

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Political Science

• Pre-Law

• Pre-Med

• Natural Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• Management (Business)

• Sports Medicine

• Engineering

• Literature

• Foreign Language

• Computer Science

• Visual/Performing Art

• Environmental Studies

• Agriculture

• Math

• MANY MORE!

Applying to UC’s

• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

• Fall filing period is November 1–30

• Test scores accepted up to January test dates

• Students must inform each campus of any changes to information reported on application

• Students must respond to all inquiries for information from each campus

Tips for UC’s website

• Apply by November 30th

• Fee Waiver

• No Recommendations Needed

• EOP/EAP-Just Check Yes

• Scholarship Selection

• Complete All Areas

• View Videos (Admissions, FA)

• Need an email address

Personal Insight Questions

• An opportunity for applicants to provide information that supports and augments review process

• Adds clarity, richness and meaning to application and completes the application

• Enables applicant to make the best possible case for admission

• An admissions decision is never based on the content of the personal statement alone

UC Personal Insight Questions

1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.

2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?

6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom.

7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?

8. Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California?

UC v Cal StateUC Cal State

A-G requirements Yes

Self report grades on app

Yes

Self report grades on app

SAT/ACT For admission For enrollment

EOP Yes, no separate application, Check

yes on UC application

Separate Application, Now

embedded in Cal State Apply

Fee Waivers 4 4

Minimum GPA 3.0 for automatic consideration.

Much higher than majority of

campuses

3.0 for automatic. 2.0-3.0 must meet

eligibility index

Add Points to GPA Yes Yes, up to 8 semesters of AP or

Honors. Only 4 semesters possible

for 10th grade. Count 12th grade.

Make Up Ds and Fs Yes. Averaged into GPA Yes, replacement classes replace Ds

and Fs.

Count 9 and 12th count grades No No

Private Colleges

• They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are very selective. The Ivy League is the top tier with

many of their colleges only accepting 6 to 10% of students who apply. There are middle level and

small colleges all over. The large majority are desperately seeking diverse students, and they

can’t find them. Their costs range from $10,000 to $57,000 per year include tuition, room, board,

and other costs.

• Some private colleges are religious and are looking for students who match their religious beliefs.

Others are Jesuit and accept all students. Jesuit colleges are very open to undocumented

students.

• Other private colleges are liberal arts. They often a great education within non-technical fields.

They offer great access to professors, amazing activities, and resources.

• Still others are technical or arts-related. There are schools like Boston Conservatory or The

Maryland Institute of the Arts that only have programs for music or acting or art. Others are

technical like MIT and only have programs related to math and science and engineering and

technology.

•Private Colleges

• They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are very selective.

• The Ivy League is the top tier with many of their colleges only accepting 6 to 10% of students who apply.

• There are middle level and small colleges all over. The large majority are desperately seeking diverse students, and they can’t find them.

• Their costs range from $10,000 to $73,000 per year include tuition, room, board, and other costs.

How Do I Find These Schools?

• How do I find these schools?

– First, you need to know your match colleges. These are based on your academic profile—including grades and test scores.

– They also depend on your level of involvement in activities and work. Your artistic and athletic talents can make a difference.

– Your passions also matter—as there are schools for African American Students, all women, technology, and more.

Visit Colleges

• In person

• College fairs

• Books

– Fiske

• Online

– College Week Live

– College Greenlight

– Big Future

Contact MeRebecca Joseph, PhDgetmetocollege@gmail.com@getmetocollegehttps://tinyurl.com/optionsfall2017