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HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM

HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM. This year or next you will graduate from high school and go on to college …. Different paths to a degree …. Direct to the University Or Freshman and Sophmore work at Cabrillo And TRANSFER. The Honors Transfer Program.

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HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM

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  1. HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM

  2. This year or next you will graduate from high school and go on to college …

  3. Different paths to a degree … • Direct to the University Or • Freshman and Sophmore work at Cabrillo And TRANSFER

  4. The Honors Transfer Program • Designed for high-achieving, university-ready students • Challenging classes: • Writing • Research • Be Ready for University level work • All honors courses Transfer to most colleges and universities

  5. Honors Transfer Program is a GREAT option for: • Students who want a challenging academic environment • Perhaps haven’t decided on a major or a college • See the value and benefits of completing their first two years at Cabrillo

  6. Financial Savings • University education is expensive • Even with Financial Aid – think about how much education you will need … Doctor – Lawyer – Teacher – Scientist – Counselor – Social Worker – Business Woman/Man All require more education beyond a 4-year degree

  7. Social and Emotional Transition .. • Not ready to leave home/go so far away • Family – Siblings – Friends • Time to identify our goals – know yourself and plan your future

  8. WHO joins the HTP? • Students from all backgrounds, ages and experiences • Current Cabrillo Students, • Students coming to Cabrillo from other colleges and universities • High School seniors and recent graduates Honors Transfer Program WHY join? BENEFITS for you at Transfer: • Priority admission or a competitive edge to universities like UCLA, Cal Berkeley and many private schools • Better preparation for success at the University : • Research skills • Essay-writing skills • Study skills • Communicating with Professors • Smaller class sizes • Faculty mentors • Stimulating environment • Enriched curriculum • A strong support network • Honors Counselors • Hands-on Director

  9. What do Honors graduates say? • It was an easy transition for them into their upper-division (junior/senior level) classes • The study, research and essay-writing skills they developed in the Honors Program helped them achieve high grades immediately upon transfer • The friends they made in the program, and the relationships they formed with their instructors made their participation in the program very valuable

  10. Where do our Honors Students Transfer? Mills College – Temple University - Pepperdine – Boston University-Northeastern University – Portland State – Utah State – Pomona College CSU’s: Cal Poly SLO, San Diego State, SJSU, Humboldt, Chico, SFSU

  11. What do the universities say? • Cabrillo students are not only well-prepared – they are often better prepared than their native students who started as Freshman • The most competitive universities in California know that our Honors students are top-notch: • UCLA admitted 89% of our Honors Scholars who applied for Fall of 2012 • UC Berkeley admitted 100% of our Honors Scholars who applied for Fall of 2012 • Transfer students in general are more attractive to the universities – proven ability at the college level.

  12. What will it be like to attend Cabrillo and the Honors Transfer Program? • Immediate group of like-minded, high-achieving students who want to learn – taking many of the same classes together – friends/study partners • Activities and events that bring you together with your cohort • Professors who know you and your specific interests and goals • Counselors who guide you to your goals • Caution to parents: your Student is in college … needs space and time to study.

  13. WHAT is required to Apply: • 3.5 high school weighted GPA in A-G requirements • Eligible for college-level English - placement into ENGL 1A • Letter of Recommendation • Personal Statement – 250 word essay Honors Transfer Program HOW to apply? WHEN to apply? • Submit on-line application to include essay • Mail: official transcript with Fall grades and letter of recommendation • Take English assessment at Cabrillo or submit EAP: “ready for CSU or participating CCC college-level English” or AP English scores of 4 or higher • Apply for Cabrillo College – separate via CCC Apply • Participate in RunningStart • February 1st – April 15th, 2013 • All paperwork must be received • by April 15th!

  14. We look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals! HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM

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