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FINDING THE RIGHT FIT

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT. Overview of College Systems Decision Making Questions. POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS. 2-Year College Earn an Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate Complete requirements to transfer to a 4-year college 4-Year College Earn a Bachelor’s Degree Trade School

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FINDING THE RIGHT FIT

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  1. FINDING THE RIGHT FIT Overview of College Systems Decision Making Questions

  2. POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS • 2-Year College • Earn an Associate’s Degree or Technical Certificate • Complete requirements to transfer to a 4-year college • 4-Year College • Earn a Bachelor’s Degree • Trade School • Learn a specialized skill like cosmetology, electrician, mechanic • Military • Talk with recruiters and decide which branch is right for you • Work • Get a job that requires a high school diploma

  3. OVERVIEW OF COLLEGE SYSTEMS

  4. COMMUNITY COLLEGE • 2-3 years to be ready to transfer • Complete general education requirements for low cost • After transfer, usually 2 more years to complete Bachelor’s degree • 2 years CC + 2 years college/university = 4 years

  5. PUBLIC CALIFORNIA COLLEGES University of California (UC) California State University (CSU) • Students must complete A-G requirements to be eligible for UCs and CSUs • 3.0 minimum GPA for UC • Eligibility index of GPA + test scores for CSU

  6. OUT OF STATE PUBLIC COLLEGES • Requirements vary • A-G requirements are a good guideline • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) • Offers reduced tuition of 150% of resident rate • May have higher GPA requirements to give tuition discount • Great option for CA students as colleges become more competitive!

  7. PRIVATE COLLEGES • Beyond Harvard and Stanford • 76 private colleges in California along • Academics, student life, school size, and other factors vary widely among private colleges • Do your research! • Sticker Shock • Private schools can be expensive • May have more flexibility to provide financial aid

  8. THE RIGHT MATCH Things to consider… • Geographic Area • Academic Opportunities • Social Environment • Financial Fit

  9. BALANCED COLLEGE LIST • 6-10 Colleges and Universities • 3 Categories • Safety Schools • Target Schools • Reach Schools • Search for the right match, not the big name

  10. DECISION MAKING

  11. RESEARCH TOOLS • Naviance College SUPERMATCH • Big Future College Search • Individual College Websites

  12. SETTING GOALS • Unsure? • That’s normal! • Be Flexible • Think about short term vs. long term • Keep an open mind • Have a backup plan • Be Informed • Do research and know what it takes • Are your goals realistic and attainable?

  13. EYE ON THE PRIZE • High school graduation comes FIRST • Be aware of eligibility requirements • Keep track of deadlines, etc. • NO EXCUSES!

  14. FAMILY MATTERS • Support • Most families provide some form of support to students after high school graduation • Communication • Have mature, honest, and serious conversations • Advocate for yourself • Listen to their input

  15. QUESTIONS?

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