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OPTIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

OPTIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. Overview. Benefits of a college education Higher Education Options Paying for College Keys to Success Resources. Why Go To College?. www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm Updated October, 2008. Minimum vs. Recommended *. A-G Course Requirements. 2. 3. Social Science.

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OPTIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

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  1. OPTIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

  2. Overview • Benefits of a college education • Higher Education Options • Paying for College • Keys to Success • Resources

  3. Why Go To College? www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm Updated October, 2008

  4. Minimum vs. Recommended* A-G Course Requirements 2 3 Social Science 4 English 4 3 Mathematics 4 3 2 Laboratory Science 2 Foreign Language 3-4 Visual/Performing Arts 1 1 College Prep Electives 1 1 • *Course Level • Honors/AP • UC/CSU transferable community college class

  5. Higher Education Options 1 Trade and Vocational Programs Include fields such as: • computer programming • health care technology • dental/medical assistant Requirements • High School diploma/ equivalent • Fees vary i.e. Devry University, ITT Technical Institute, Bryman College, F.I.D.M.

  6. Higher Education Options 2 Programs • Associate of Arts/Science (A.A) • Vocational Certificates • Remedial • Transfer program Requirements • No subject Requirements • 18 years of age or a high school graduate • Consent from school and parent if younger/Concurrent Enrollment Community College-112 i.e. LBCC, LA Harbor, Santa Monica, Cerritos, El Camino Fees: $46/unit, plus cost of books & living expenses

  7. Higher Education Options 3 Programs • Bachelors of Arts/Science • Master Degree’s • Teaching Credentials Requirements • High School graduate and Complete A-G requirements • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT • Minimum G.P.A 2.0 California State University (CSU)-23 i.e. CSU Long Beach, Cal Poly Pomona, Fresno State, Humboldt State, San Diego State, Dominguez Hills Average Costs: $5,472/academic year for fees, plus books and living expenses

  8. Higher Education Options 4 University of California (UC)-10 Programs • Bachelors of Arts/Science • Master Degrees and Doctorate Degrees • Professional Degrees Requirements • High School graduate & Complete A-G requirements • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus writing • Some majors may require SAT Subject exam • Minimum G.P.A 3.0 • Personal Statement • Extracurricular Activities i.e. UC Davis, UC Los Angeles, UC Merced, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego Average Costs: $13,200/academic year, plus books/cost of living

  9. Higher Education Options 5 Programs • Associate and Bachelors of Arts/Science • Master and Doctorate • Professional degrees General Requirements • Complete A-G requirements • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT • Some require SAT Subject Tests • Personal Statement/Essay • Some may require an interview and/or recommendation letters • Extracurricular Activities Private and Independent-75+ i.e. Occidental, LMU, Otis, USC, Stanford, Mt. St. Mary’s, Chapman Average Costs: $5,000-$60,000/ academic year, plus books & costs of living

  10. Community College 2-3 years High School 4 years Graduate School (Masters & Doctorate) 1-4 years University 2-3 years Paths After High School • Transfer to UC or CSU: • - Complete 60 units • ( IGETCI or GE/CSU Educational Breadth ) • Private University: • -student should stay in contact with admissions office • A-G Requirements • Exams: • - SAT Reasoning or ACT • Extra-curricular Activities 4-5 years

  11. Higher Education Options Over 4,000 Colleges and Universities Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 2005.

  12. Financial Aid Overview • Grants • Scholarships • Loans • Work-Study

  13. Keys To Success • Ask questions:Never make assumptions • Set Challenging Attainable Goals • Summer Programs • Visit colleges • Search for scholarships NOW • Maintain solid relationships with teachers and counselors • Get involved • Longevity, leadership! • Stay Healthy • Eat, sleep, and rest!

  14. Keys To Success • Stay Organized-college file • Scholarship information • College campus information • Entrance exam requirements • Letters of recommendation • Personal Statement • Application/Registration Deadlines • Housing information

  15. Online Resources • College Board www.collegeboard.org • ACT www.actstudent.org • California Community Colleges www.cccco.edu • California Independent Colleges/Universities www.aiccumentor.org • California State University www.csumentor.edu • University of California www.ucop.edu

  16. Questions *Power Point partially adapted from ETS

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