College Information

1. College Information

2. It's a good idea to have everything prepared before you start your application so you're not trying to track down information at the last minute. • Test scores. • Transcripts. • Report all courses taken as repeats. • Annual income • Social Security number • Citizenship status. • California Statewide Student ID • Credit card.

3. Community College The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 2.1 million students attending 113 colleges. Our colleges provide students with the knowledge and background necessary to compete in today’s economy. With a wide range of educational offerings, the colleges provide workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree programs and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.

4. Why Community College? Take the Most Direct Route to the Job You Want. Chart Your Educational Future. Spend a Lot Less. Costs at four-year colleges are high and going higher. On the other hand, California Community Colleges have the lowest fees in the nation. TUITION/FEES $1,104.00 California Community Colleges offer lots of programs that can have you job-ready within two years or less. Example: Chef, Medical / Dental Assistant, Law Enforcement, HVAC, Real Estate, Air Traffic Controller, Web Developer, and many more…. If you're not sure about the educational path you want to follow, community colleges can help with career advisement and help you develop an education plan to assist you in reaching your goal.

5. California State University System There are 23 Campuses in the CSU system. While each campus in the system has its own unique geographic and curricular character, all campuses are multipurpose institutions and offer undergraduate and graduate instruction for professional and occupational goals as well as broad liberal education. CSU campuses have honors programs for academically motivated students and four year degree programs for students who want to complete their degree goals in a timely manner.

6. Students are encouraged to explore educational options at the CSU through CSU Mentor (www.csumentor.edu) CSU Mentor provides:-student campus matchingprogram-a planner to track high school and college courses taken to establish eligibility for admission,-and financial aid planning.

7. Cost: $16-26k • An undergraduate major or campus is designated as impacted when the number of applications received from fully qualified applicants during the initial filing period exceeds the number of available spaces. CSU minimum requirements are a GPA of 2.00 in A-G courses with an SAT score of 1300 (Reading/Math). A GPA of 3.00 and above qualifies with any SAT score.

8. An undergraduate major or campus is designated as impacted when the number of applications received exceeds the number of available spaces. This means exceeding minimum application requirements! Impacted Campuses used to screen all applicants for admission to impacted majors Consideration for admission to any impacted major or campus is contingent on first meeting the regular admission requirements for the CSU. Supplementary admission criteria are used to screen all applicants for admission to impacted majors. Fullerton Long Beach San Diego San Jose San Luis Obispo campuses are impacted in all majors.

9. EXEMPTION SCORES SAT 500+ English 550+ Math ACT 22+ English 23+ Math AP 3+ English 3+ Calculus or Statistics CAASPP Early Assessment Exam A result of Standard Exceeded ready for CSU or participating CCC college level course Work The CSU requires you to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam prior to enrollment in the CSU unless you are exempt by means of scores earned on other appropriate tests.

10. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Cost: $30-35k Personal insight questions 9 CAMPUSES BERKELEY DAVIS IRVINE MERCED LOS ANGELES SAN DIEGO SANTA BARBARA RIVERSIDE SANTA CRUZ Understand that while all UC campuses provide creative and challenging learning opportunities, not every campus is suited to every student. Visit the campuses that most interest you. Along with thinking about what you want scholastically — which is certainly important — reflect on what you're looking for socially and geographically, too. 8 questions to choose from. You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions. Maximum of 350 words. Select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances

11. UC does not require (nor read) letters of recommendation at the time of application. A campus may ask for them later as part of a supplemental review, so be sure to check your email. Each campus that accepts you for admission will issue you a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) form or direct you to a website where you can declare your intent to register. Use this form or website to indicate whether you accept or decline the admission offer. Students who are admitted as fall-term freshmen must submit the SIR by May 1. You can only accept one offer of admission. If any information on your application is found to be incomplete or inaccurate or if your performance drops significantly during the senior year, the offer of admission may be revoked.

12. UC Berkeley freshman admission profile GPA: 4.12 - 4.30 ACT: 30 – 34 composite SAT: 630 – 780 per sectionUC Davis freshman admission profile GPA: 3.95 - 4.25 ACT: 26 – 32 composite SAT: 550 – 700 per sectionUC Irvine freshman admission profile GPA: 3.93 - 4.22 ACT: 25 – 32 composite SAT: 530 – 740 per sectionUC Merced freshman admission profile GPA: 3.37 - 3.88 ACT: 19 – 27 composite SAT: 450 – 620 per sectionUCLA freshman admission profile GPA: 4.12 - 4.30 ACT: 29 – 34 composite SAT: 620 – 770 per sectionUC San Diego freshman admission profile GPA: 4.00 - 4.27 ACT: 28 – 33 composite SAT: 590 – 770 per sectionUC Santa Barbara freshman admission profile GPA: 3.92 - 4.23 ACT: 27 – 33 composite SAT: 570 – 760 per sectionUC Riverside freshman admission profile GPA: 3.52 - 4.00 ACT: 22 – 29 composite SAT: 490 – 670 per sectionUC Santa Cruz freshman admission profile GPA: 3.65 - 4.09 ACT: 25 – 31 composite SAT: 530 – 700 per section

13. FINANCIAL AID All college campuses use the information you and your family provide on the FAFSA or Dream Act Application to determine what financial aid you will receive. When thinking about financial aid, keep in mind that there are two main types of aid: gift aid (like grants and scholarships) that help reduce the cost of attending college, and self-help aid (like loans, work-study and part-time employment) that help you cover the net cost (costs that aren't paid for by gift aid). Your financial aid offer will likely include a combination of both types. California residents are generally eligible for the full spectrum of state, federal and campus aid. For some types of aid, you must demonstrate financial need. For others (including some federal loans and scholarship programs), you do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify. High GPA, Athletics, and Community Service among other factors are often considered in scholarship determinations. Regardless of your financial situation, applying for financial aid ensures you have the most options available to you and your family.

14. All information in these slides is available online. Please visit the RCHS Counseling Website for links. 