Supporting Student U nderstanding of the College Application Process and GPA

1. Supporting Student Understanding of the College Application Process and GPA

3. What are my options and why should I go?

4. Attending College Is An Investment! Higher Education is one of the BEST decisions a person makes! US Department of Labor Statistics 2017

5. Where Can I Go From Here? Doctorate Degree (PhD) 4 + years Bachelors Degree (B.A./B.S.) 4+ years Masters Degree (M.A./M.S.) 2 + years High School Diploma Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.) 2+ years Professional Degree 3-4 years

6. Four Systems of Higher Education • Community Colleges(CC) • 100% • California State Universities (CSU’s) 33% • University of California System (UC’s) 12.5% • Private/Independent College and Universities

7. OptionsAfter High School High School High School

8. Community Colleges in California • 114 Campuses • Convenient - Proximity, Flexible, Cost • Associates Degree - Career Preparedness OR Transfer • Web Developer, Technician, Respiratory Therapist, Sonographer, Dental hygienists • Financial Aid - BOG Waiver • Placement Exams • California College Promise –one year free of college tuition • Developmental and Remedial Classes • Passing AP scores can opt you out of certain courses • Concurrent Enrollment Beware of “For Profit” Colleges and Universities!!

9. California State University SAT Eligibility Index Table LA Local Area Service CSU Channel Islands CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Northridge CSU Los Angeles Not Impacted: All California Students CSU Bakersfield CSU East Bay CSU Maritime Academy CSU Stanislaus Most Competitive/Impacted Campuses CSU Long Beach CSU Fullerton San Diego State Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Fresno State San Jose State

10. University of California 1 Academics University GPA’s Honors/AP/College Courses Senior Year Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) Extracurricular Activities & Awards Awards/Honors Extracurricular Activities Community Service Special Programs Non-A-G coursework Work Experience Personal Insight Questions Student Context • 10 Campuses • 9 opened to undergrads and transfers • Degrees Offered: • Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) • Master’s • Teaching Credentials • Doctorates • Professional Degrees 2 3

11. Private Colleges • 77+ Privately Funded Campuses in California • Degrees Offered: • Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) • Master’s • Teaching Credentials • Doctorates • Professional Degrees • Small Class Sizes • Unique curriculum depending on University • Many will require supplemental applications and letters of recommendation. • Course requirements vary • SAT or ACT, Essay, and maybe interviews Websites: aiccu.edu (CALIFORNIA COLLEGES) commonapp.org

12. What do I need to apply to College?

13. Community Colleges (100%) High School Diploma /GED or 18 years or older • UC (12.5%) & Private Universities • High School Diploma • A-G Requirements • GPA: • UC 3.0 + • Privates2.0+ • SAT or ACT with writing • Honors/Awards • Extracurricular Activities/Community Service • Personal Insight Questions/Personal Statements • SAT Subject Tests (Highly Recommended) Admissions Requirements 2 8 Cal States (33%) High School Diploma A-G Requirements 2.0 + SAT or ACT Test 4

14. Important Deadlines • Private/Independent: • commonapp.org • Opens: August 1st • Deadlines Vary • Community Colleges: • cccapply.org • Open: Varies • Submit: January and On UC Applications: universityofcalifornia.edu Opens: August 1st Submit: November 1st Deadline: November 30th CSU Applications: calstate.edu Open: October 1st Submit: October 1st Deadline: November 30th Do not let this be you!

15. The UC Application

16. UC Holistic Review Academic Factors • Grade-Point Average • Courses Completed/Planned • Honors Courses • Top 9% Local Context (ELC) • Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study • Test Scores • Academic Opportunities in California High Schools • Performance in Academic Subject Areas • Improvement in Academic Performance Non-Academic Factors • Achievements in Special Projects • Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards • Participation in Educational Preparation Programs • Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences • Geographic Location

17. Application Cost: $70/campus  Fee Waiver: 4 FREE TIER 1 UCSD UCLA UCB TIER 2 UCSB UCI UCD TIER 3 UCR UCSC UCM

18. How do I get accepted to the college of my choice?

19. UC/CSU A-G Requirements 9 SS 10 SS 11 SS 12 College GPA A History/Social Science - 2 years Language Other Than English - 2 years+ E • Some High School Graduation Requirements are NOT considered A-G courses such as: • Physical Education • Health • Computer/Typing • Service • Woodshop • Leadership English 4 years B F Visual/Performing Art 1 year Mathematics 3 years+ C G College Prep Elective 1 year D Laboratory Science - 2 years+

20. How can you INCREASE your College Prep GPA? High School Courses Any identified H/AP/CL courses taken between 10th-12th grade receive 1+ GPA point when passed with a grade of “C” ↑ Advanced Placement (AP) College Level (CL) AP/CL Honors (HL) HL Regular Regular

21. Concurrent Enrollment • Concurrent Enrollment provides high school students the opportunity to take college/university level classes. • Students become more competitive applicants • Students receive high school & college credit • Students can complete their Bachelor’s degree quicker • Students and parents save money

22. Understanding your GPA 1.Know How to Calculate your GPA 2. Know why you have multiple GPA’s and how each can help you

23. Basic GPA Formula GPA = Grade Points Number of Courses

24. Calculate your GPA Assigna Grade Point Value for Each Letter Grade Most courses use the Regular “4.0 Grade Scale.” Weighted grades are used for all UC/CSU approved HL/AP/CL/IB courses. (Add one extra point for a “C” grade or better)

25. Calculate your GPA Add up the total number of courses. Add up the total number of grade points 5 Semester A-G Courses

26. Calculate your GPA DivideTotal Number of Grade Points by the Number of semester Courses used Total Grade Points 14 = 2.8 Total Number of Courses 5

27. Calculate your Weighted GPA Add up the total number of courses being used. Add up the total number of grade points being used Add up the total number of UC/CSU approved HL/AP/CL/IB Courses. 5 Semester Courses

28. Calculate your Weighted GPA DivideTotal Number of Grade Points by the Number of semester Courses used Total Grade Points 16 = 3.20 Total Number of Courses 5

29. Calculate your Weighted GPA Add up the total number of courses. Add up the total number of grade points. Add up the total number of UC/CSU approved HL/AP/CL/IB Courses. ___Semester Courses

30. What does it cost to go to college?Can I afford it?

32. + + Tuition and Fees Room and Board Books and Supplies Cost of Attendance + = Personal & Miscellaneous Expenses Transportation

33. Four Types Of Financial Aid $ • Scholarships (Gift Aid) • Grants (Gift Aid) • Work-Study • Loans

34. Undocumented Students AB-540, 2000, and SB-68 Who qualifies? AB-540: Undocumented students who have attended a California high school for 3 or more years AB-2000: Undocumented students who have attended CA elementary or secondary schools for a cumulative total of 3 or more years. Will be graduating from a California high school or will receive an equivalent to a high school diploma SB 68: enables students to count years spent at a California Community College and adult education towards AB 540 eligibility Will attend accredited California college Filloutan affidavit toestablish California residencywhenpossible • What type of Financial Aid do undocumented students qualify for? • Law AB540 - In-state tuition fees • Law AB131 - State Aid (Cal Grants), • Law AB130 - Institutional College Aid • Law AB 130 - Private Aid

35. 3.0 and above 2.0 and above

38. Questions?

39. THANK YOU! Hugo Cristales UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program

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