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4 Systems of Higher Education

La M irada High School . 4 Systems of Higher Education. California Community Colleges (CCC) California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private and Independent Colleges. California Systems of Higher Education. 112 two-year institutions Prepares for

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4 Systems of Higher Education

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  1. La MiradaHigh School 4Systems of Higher Education

  2. California Community Colleges (CCC) California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private and Independent Colleges California Systems of Higher Education

  3. 112 two-year institutions Prepares for technical occupations transfer to a 4-year college or university Students usually work part-time Mostly commuters California Community Colleges

  4. California Community Colleges • Programs/Curriculum • Career Jobs • Entry Majors • Transfer Classes • Degrees • Associate of Arts/Science • Vocational Certificates • Locations • Cerritos College • Cypress College • Costs / Fees • $26 / unit • $1,200 - $1,600 / year • Requirements • No Subject Requirements • 18 years of age, or • High school diploma, or • High school equivalency (GED)

  5. More than 70 colleges & universities Vary in size, location, and programs Offers opportunities for study in nearly every academic area Boast smaller class sizes and great faculty/student interaction Independent Colleges and Universities

  6. Independent Colleges and Universities • Costs / Fees • ~ $5,000 - $52,000 / year (includes room and board) • USC-$42,000 / yr • Chapman-$38,000 / yr • Requirements • A-G requirements (check the individual school requirements) • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (some schools may require SAT Subject Tests) • May require letters of recommendation. • 2 Year and 4 Year Programs • Various majors • Various academic programs • Degrees • Associates • Bachelors of Arts / Science • Masters • Doctorates • Professional • Locations • USC, Pepperdine, Otis, • Everest, University of Phoenix, FIDM, DeVry

  7. 23 four-year institutions Offers liberal arts and science education preparation for a variety of professional careers Admit upper one-third of California high school graduates Many CCC students transfer to CSU Students live at home, in dormitories, or apartments. California State University

  8. California State University • Costs / Fees • ~ $19,460 / year (includes room and board) • Tuition ~ $6,000 / yr • Requirements • A-G requirements • 2.0 Minimum GPA • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT • 4 Year Programs • Various Majors • Pre-Professional Training • Degrees • Bachelors of Arts / Science • Masters • Teaching & other credentials • Academic Calendar • 17 on semester system • 6 on quarter system

  9. 10 campuses that offer a broad range of four-year programs Admits top 12.5% of California high school students Guaranteed on-campus housing in residence halls for freshmen Possible to transfer as a junior after completing transferable CCC work University of California

  10. University of California • Costs / Fees • ~ $ 29,400 / year (includes room and board) • Tuition ~ $12,600/yr • Requirements • A-G Subject Requirements • 3.0 GPA Minimum • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Plus Writing • 2 SAT Subject Tests Recommended (Class of 2012 and beyond) • Application Specifics • Personal Statement • Extracurricular/Awards/ Honors/Community service • No letters of recommendation • 4 Year Programs • Various majors • Pre-Professional training • Degrees • Bachelors of Arts / Science • Masters • Doctorates • Professional • Academic Calendar • 9 on quarter system • 1 on semester system (Berkeley)

  11. Minimally Eligible Applicant Competitively Eligible Applicant 2years of History / Social Science 4 years of English 3 years Math (starting with Algebra) 2 years of Laboratory Science 2years of a Foreign Language 1 year of Visual / Performing Arts 1 year of College Prep Elective 3 years of History / Social Science 4years of English (AP / Honors) 4 years Math (starting with Algebra) 3 years of Laboratory Science 3-4years of a Foreign Language 1 year of Visual / Performing Arts 1 year of College Prep Elective The UC Applicant What’s the difference between an Applicant and a Competitive Applicant?

  12. Where on the Web College Searches www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeweeklive.com www.collegeboard.com/findingwww.cacareerzone.org www.csumentor.com/Select SAT info. www.collegeboard.com ACT info. www.actstudent.org UC Application www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply CSU Application www.csumentor.edu Common Application www.commonapp.org www.cccapply.org Community College High School Course Lists www.ucop.edu/doorways www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com blackstudent.blacknews.com www.petersons.com/finaid www.brokescholar.com www.hsf.net www.chicanalatina.org www.wiredscholar.com www.salliemaefund.org www.studentaidalliance.org www.apiasf.org Financial Aid / Scholarships

  13. College Searches &Career Exploration College Searches www.collegeweeklive.com www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeboard.com/finding www.cacareerzone.org www.csumentor.com/Select www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply www.cccapply.org . Career Exploration www.cacareerzone.org www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?ct=ooh

  14. Tests for Colleges • ACT: www.actstudent.org Recommendations • Take both the SAT & ACT plus writing • SAT subject tests are optional. Some private schools may require them. Check with the individual school of your interest. • You are able to choose which colleges you want your scores to be sent to. • SAT: www.collegeboard.com

  15. Sending Test Scores SAT &SAT Subject Test • To send your SAT scores to all CSU’s, use code: 3594 • To send your SAT scores to multiple UCs, you only need to send it to one UC school. ACT Plus Writing • To send your ACT scores to multiple CSU’s you only need to send your scores to one CSU and then log on to csumentor.edu and release your scores through the ACT score manager. • To send your ACT scores to multiple UC’s you only need to send your scores to one UC school.

  16. TEST DATES ACT TEST DATES SAT TEST DATES TEST DATEDEADLINETEST DATEDEADLINE APR 14, 2012 MAR 9, 2012 MAR 10,2012 FEB 10,2012 JUN 9, 2012 MAY4, 2012 MAY 5,2012 APR 6,2012 JUN 2,2012 MAY 8,2012

  17. Transfer Admission Guarantee Program (TAG) Seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California Community College students who meet specific requirements. By participating in (TAG) program, you can ensure your admission to specific campuses. UCLA and UC Berkeley do not participate in this program.

  18. NCAA Clearinghouse Sign up for the NCAA clearing house if you plan to play sports in college. Send your SAT and ACT scores to the NCAA. CODE: 9999 www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

  19. Resources Start visiting college campuses Check with your counselor to make sure you are fulfilling A-G requirements. Ms. Hernandez is available Monday, Wednesday & Friday

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