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Four Systems of Higher Education: Know Your Options!

Community College

(CC)

Cal State University

(CSU)

University ofCalifornia

(UC)

Private

# of Schools

Length of Study

Degrees/Services

Why should you go to COLLEGE?

Make them proud!

Money!

Mulah!

Travel

Be Independent!

Career

Meet new people

Learn!

Degree Tree

High School Diploma

Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.)

2 years

Bachelors Degree (B.A./B.S.)

4 years

Professional Degree

3-4 years

Masters Degree (M.A./M.S.)

1-2 years

Doctorate Degree (PhD)

2 years

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US Department of Labor Statistics 2010Average Earnings Per Year

College = $$$$$ + OPPORTUNITIES

California Community Colleges (CCC)

California State University (CSU)

University of California (UC)

Private Schools

Four Systems of Higher Education

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CSU4 year

UC4 year

PRIVATES4 year

High School

Middle School

Option #1

Pathways to Higher Education

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Community College2 year

CSU4 year

UC4 year

Privates4 year

High School

Middle School

Option #2

Pathways to Higher Education

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Community College (CC)

# of Schools

112

Length of Study Degrees/Services

2 years1. Associate Degree2. Vocational

Certificate3. Transfer classes4. Concurrent

Enrollment

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SMCLATT

SOUTHWESTEL CAMINOCOMPTONHARBOR

LBCCFullerton

ELACCOLLEGE OF THE CANYONS

EL CERRITOGLENDALEPASADENA

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California State University (CSU)

# of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services

23 4 years 1. Bachelors2. Masters3. Teaching

Credentials

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University of California (UC)

# of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services

10 4 years 1. Bachelors2. Masters3. Doctorate4. Professional

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UCSDUCSBUCSCUCRUCIUCDUCMUCSF

Private

# of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services

Over 70 in CA 4 years 1. Bachelors2. Masters3. Doctorate4. Professional

Outside of CA:Harvard

YalePrincetonSpelmanBrownNYU

In CA:Stanford

LMUMount St. Mary’s

OccidentalPepperdine

USCWoodbury

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College Requirements: How do I get into the college of my dreams?

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Competitive vs. Eligible

Eligible student: Completes the MINIMUM requirements and can apply to a university but it doesn’t mean they will get accepted.

Competitive student: Completes MORE than the MINIMUM requirements. Has a greater chance of getting admitted to many universities.

College Requirements

Community Colleges

1. High School DiplomaOr

2. 18 years or older

Cal States

1. High School Diploma

2. A-G Requirements

3. 2.0 GPA ↑

4. SAT or ACT

UC & Private Universities

1. High School Diploma2. A-G Requirements3. GPA:

UC 3.0 ↑Privates 2.5↑

4. SAT or ACT with writing5. Honors/Awards6. Extracurricular

Activities/Community Service7. Personal Statements8. Subject Tests (Highly

Recommended)

2

4

8

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1. Grades!

CSU

UC

Private

2.0↑

3.0↑

2.5↑ (varies)

= “C” average

= “B” average

= “B’s” and “C’s”

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Calculating you GPA

A= 4B= 3C= 2D=1F= 0

Grade Index Report Card

1. US History → A = 4

2. Geometry → B = 3

3. English → A = 4

4. Chemistry → C = 2

5. French I → D = 1

6. Painting → A = 4

18/6 classes = 3.0 GPA

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2. Exams

SAT Subject Tests(recommended)

ACT w/writing

FEE WAIVER: 2 FREE SAT exams, 2 FREE ACT exams, 2 FREE Subject Tests

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Language Other Than English

Visual and Performing Arts

College Prep Electives

3. A-G Requirements

History/Social Science

English

Math

Laboratory Science

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

2

2+

2+

1

1

4

3+

years

years

years

years

years

years

years

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A-G Planning Chart7th/8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

A. History/Social Science

2 World History

US History(H/AP)

Government(H/AP)

B. English 4 English 9 English 10(H)

English 11(H/AP)

English 12(H/AP)

C. Math 3+ Algebra1or

Geometry

GeometryOr

Algebra II

Algebra IIOr

*Math Analysis

*Math AnalysisOr

*Calculus

*CalculusOr

*Statistics

D. LaboratoryScience

2+ Biology Chemistry(H/AP)

*Physics (H/AP)Or

*Science (H/AP)

*Science(H/AP)

E. Language other than English

2+ LOTE 1 LOTE 2 *LOTE 3 *LOTE(AP)

*LOTE(AP)

F. Visual/Performing Arts

1

G. College Prep Electives

1 Economics(H/AP)

At least 1 full year during this time

* Optional to increase competitiveness

Types of Classes

Regular

Honors (HL)

Advance Placement (AP)

College Level (CL)

HL/AP/CL courses will give you 1+ GPA point if passed with a grade of “C” ↑

Regular

HL

AP/CL

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Increase your GPA!

A= 4B= 3C= 2D=1F= 0

Grade Index

A= 5B= 4C= 3D=1F= 0

HL/AP/CL

Report Card

1. (H) US History → A = 4 + 1= 5

2. Geometry → B = 3 → 3

3. (H) English → A = 4 + 1 = 5

4. (AP) Chemistry → C = 2 + 1 = 3

5. (AP) French I → D = 1 → 1

6. Painting → A = 4 → 4

21/6 classes = 3.5 GPA

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4. Extracurricular Activities

“Well Rounded Student”: Students who are active and successful inside and outside the classroom

Clubs Sports Organizations CommunityService

Questions?

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Financial Aid: How do I get money?!

Cost of Attendance

1. TUITION = the cost of enrolling in your classes

2. Housing = living on campus (Dorms) or off campus (apartment)

3. Books/supplies = Books are NOT free! They are EXPENSIVE!

4. Food = No more lunch tickets/cards

5. Transportation = having a car means paying for gas and for a parking permit

6. Personal Expenses = toiletries, clothes, going out with friends, etc.

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Average Cost of Attendance

Living on Campus Tuition

Community College(CC)

N/A $2,000-$3,000/year*36 per unit

California State University

(CSU)

$21,000/year $5,500/year

University of California(UC)

$31,000/year $12,500/year

Independent/Private Varies $16,000-$65,000

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Financial Aid = $$ for College

1. Grants FREE MONEY from the government or university

2. Scholarships FREE MONEY from organizations, individuals, or university

3. Work-Study Job opportunity to earn money

4. Loans Money that is BORROWED and must be paid back with interest

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Financial Aid Award Letter

UCLA’s Cost of Attendance per year: 31,000

Financial AidGrants -16,500Work-study -2,500Scholarships -10,000Loans - 2,000

Expected Family Contribution 0

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Scholarship Websites

1. http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/age13.phtml

2. Fastweb.com (scholarship search engine)

3. Uncf.org (for African American students)

4. Apiasf.org (for Asian American students)

5. Hsf.net (Latino/Hispanic students)

6. Bie.edu (for Native American students)

7. Chafee.csac.ca.gov (for Foster Youth)

8. Futuros-california.org, maldef.org, salef.org, ab540.com, latinocollegedollars.org

(for undocumented students)

9. Gmsp.org (Gates Millennium undergraduate Scholars Program)

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High Schools where you can find EAOP

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WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN COLLEGE SOON!

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