What you always wanted to know about college

1. What you always wanted to know about college For parents & students Honey Koletty College Counselor Carson Complex

2. Check with your counselor to make sure you are on track! For graduation & for college

3. HS diploma vs. college eligibility • The high school GRADUATION requirements are almost the same as the college entrance A – G requirements but there ARE differences!!

4. 4 systems of higher education • Community Colleges • Cal States • University of California • Private & Out-of-State • Proprietary Schools

5. What about community colleges? • One-stop shopping • Impacted • Brand new start • Chance to explore • Provide opportunities to transfer to 4 year colleges • Variety of majors • Provide financial aid • Fees are rising Some Community College Majors • Auto Body • Nursing • Court Reporting • Fire Technology • Welding • Culinary Arts • Fashion Design • Real Estate • Graphic Design 18yrs old or HS grad

6. Community College $46 per unit Certificates Associate degrees Transfer programs 4 year college/university More expensive Bachelor degrees Credentials Grad/professional school 2 vs. 4 year colleges

7. A-G Eligible vs. Competitive A. 2 years social science B. 4 years English C. 3 years math D. 2 years lab science E. 2 years of foreign lang F. 1 year visual/performing art G. 1 year college prep elective • 2 years social science • 4 years English (AP/H) • 4 years math • 3 years lab science • 3-4 years foreign lang • 1 year visual/performing art • 1 year college prep elective • ** UC/CSU transferable community college classes Required for 4 year colleges

8. CSU ACT &/ SAT Reasoning Waivers UCs & Privates ACT with writing &/ SAT Reasoning AND SAT Subject tests Privates = 2/3 UC optional College Admissions TestingAll college admission testing must be completed by December 2013 of your 12th grade year

9. EAP? What is it? Why? • Optional ?? On the CSTs • English & Math • Score high enough & you are exempt from CSU placement tests • Not exempt? • CSUs, UC, CCs ALL have placement tests • CSUs have the ELM & EPT • CCs have Accuplacer • UCs have writing exam • REMEDIATION

10. Completion of A-G coursework and SAT Reasoning or ACT CSU GPA is computed only on A-G coursework completed in grades 10-12. 3.0 GPA (or higher) = admission. Higher gpa required for admissions to Long Beach, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Fullerton, Pomona, etc. A lower gpa requires a higher test score Cal States csumentor.edu

11. CSU GPA • If your A-G gpa is lower than 3.0, then your test scores will make the difference regarding your eligibility for admission. • You may repeat A-G classes where you earned a D/F grade for a better grade. • Then only the repeated grade will count on your CSU college application. www.csumentor.edu/Planning/high_school

12. What’s happening @ the Carson Complex • No Summer School ??. • Credit Recovery • No summer college classes at LAHC ??

13. University of Californiaberkeley, los angeles, san diego, davis, santa barbara, riverside, santa cruz, merced ucop.edu/doorways • Complete A -G requirements • Must complete 11 A-G course by the end of 11th grade • Must have honors & AP • SAT R or ACT • Must repeat D/F grades • Essay required • All SAT & ACT testing must be completed by Dec. of your senior year for both CSU & UC.

14. commonapp.org Private colleges & universities • Range in size – USC, Stanford – Pomona College, St. Mary’s,Occidental College, Azusa Pacific, La Verne • Range in selectivity • Smaller classes • More personalized • Unique opportunities • Cost $$ - Often have more $$ to give

15. It matters! Competitive schools look for:(public & private) • Rigor of class schedule –challenge • Advanced Placement, Honors, Community College classes • GPA – no Ds/Fs • Leadership • Extracurricular activities • Volunteer work • Community & school service • Honors & Awards

16. Financial Aid = fafsa.ed.gov • $$$ for community college/4 year schools • Grants • Loans • College Work Study • Institutional Scholarships • Merit based

17. AB 540 • What if I am considered to be AB 540? • Any students who falls under AB 540 can go to any college or university in California if they meet admissions requirements. • Do I qualify for in-state tuition? • Yes -complete 3 years of high school in California and graduated from a California high school. • Can I apply for Financial Aid? • Yes – Now undocumented students are eligible for Cal Grant and state aid but not eligible for federal financial aid. AB540 students must complete the Dream Act financial aid application to determine eligibility.

18. Scholarships • Companies, clubs, professional organizations, work related, volunteering scholarships • Nationwide, state & local • www.Fastweb.com • Carsonhs.org/scholarships

19. Scholarship Scams Warning Signs • Fees • “Money-back guarantees” • Credit card or bank account information • Award offered for $$ you didn’t apply for.

20. Visit campuses! • There is no substitute for a visit! • Fit? • A picture truly is worth a thousand words! • See for yourself! • Parents welcome!

21. On Campus Resources Educational Talent Search-CSULB Upward Bound- CSUDH & CSULB Early Academic Outreach Program- UCLA Various College Representatives CSUDH CSU Northridge LAHC El Camino Compton

22. Bigfuture.org Links to college & career & majors Personality profile college search nationwide college & university information Californiacolleges.edu All colleges in California Private & public Information on 2, 4 year and proprietary schools Resources

23. Online resources • Csumentor.edu • Ucop.edu/doorways • Collegeboard.com • Actstudent.org • Californiacolleges.edu • Ncaaclearinghouse.net • Commonapp.org • Carsonhs.org

24. www.carsonhs.org

25. For questions contact: your counselor and the college counselor here ! Get involved in your life! You make the difference!