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![Community Colleges
Degrees/Services
• Prepares students to transfer to any four-year college or university to
complete a Bachelor’s Degree
• Associate Degree for Transfer [ADT], other transfer agreements
• Offers Associate Degrees in dozens of academic disciplines
• Offers Career Technical Education, short-term Certificate Programs
• Offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities
• Added a fully online community college (opening in 2019)
Cost
• Free Application (https://home.cccapply.org/)
• Tuition/Fees: ~$1,200](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/joseph2019college101-191018043741/75/Joseph-2019-College-101-10-2048.jpg)
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Joseph 2019 College 101
This document provides an overview of the four systems of higher education in California - community colleges, California State Universities, Universities of California, and private universities. It discusses admissions requirements, degrees offered, costs, and examples of students who attended each system. Tips are provided for students on creating a high school plan to meet admissions requirements and scholarships are advertised.
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- 2. College 101 Presented by RebeccaJoseph, PhD Cal State LA getmetocollege@gmail.com
- 3. In this session… Foursystems of higher education in California • Community Colleges • California State Universities • Universities of California • Private Universities Offerings at each system Admissions Requirements
- 4. Attending college is an investmentin your future! $5,612,760 $4,449,440 $3,337,800 $2,742,160 $1,531,400 Professional Degree Doctorate (Ph.D) Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree High School Graduate Average Lifetime Earnings College graduates earn over $1.2 million more during their lifetimes than high school graduates Where should I go to college?
- 5. Let’s Meet SomeStudents
- 6. Let’s Meet SomeStudents Alma and Jose • Alma College of the Sequoias Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship USC Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship • Jose ELAC, CSULA First in family to go to college Now a new teacher
- 7. Paola and Lily •Paola Cal State LA, EOP First in family to go to college Cal Grants/Working • Lily University of California, Davis First in family to go to college USC Mentoring 90% covered, loans
- 8. 4 System ofHigher Education California Community College System California State University System University of California System Independent (Private) California Colleges and Universities
- 9. Community Colleges • 115campuses across California • 2 year institutions • Admission Requirements: • Admits all students who are 18 years old or high school graduates • Enrolls high school students under special arrangements to earn high school and college credits concurrently (dual enrollment)
- 10. Community Colleges Degrees/Services • Preparesstudents to transfer to any four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor’s Degree • Associate Degree for Transfer [ADT], other transfer agreements • Offers Associate Degrees in dozens of academic disciplines • Offers Career Technical Education, short-term Certificate Programs • Offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities • Added a fully online community college (opening in 2019) Cost • Free Application (https://home.cccapply.org/) • Tuition/Fees: ~$1,200
- 11. L.A. College Promise •Provides free full-time enrollment for first year of community college students ato ne of the 9 Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) campuses • Additional supports available including priority enrollment, summer transition programs, and other student services www.lacollegepromise.org East LA College LA Pierce College LA Valley College LA Harbor College LA Southwest College West LA College LA Mission College LA Trade Tech College LA City College
- 12. Let’s Meet SomeStudents Alma and Jose Alma College of the Sequoias USC Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship Jose ELAC, CSULA First in family to go to college Now a new teacher
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- 14. California State Universities •23 campuses across California • 4 year institutions • Admission Requirements • Minimum GPA: 2.0 • Higher at more selective campuses • A-G Requirements • SAT or ACT Exam
- 15. California State Universities Degrees/Services • Offers quality education in the liberal arts and sciences and specialized training for a variety of career fields • Offers Bachelor Degrees (B.A./B.S.), Masters Degrees, Teaching Credentials, and doctorate programs at select campuses • Dorms available for students attending away from home, support programs, including Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Cost • Application Fee: $55 (Student may be eligible for a fee waiver, depending on family income) • Tuition/Fees average ~$6000 (depending on the CSU) • Dorms average $10,000 (depending on the CSU)
- 16. University of California •10 campuses across California (9 open to undergraduates and transfer students • 4 year institutions • Admissions Requirements • Minimum GPA: 3.0 (higher at more selective campuses) • A-G Requirements • SAT or ACT Exam • Personal Statement • Honors and awards, extracurricular activities/ community service, and leaderships activities considered during applications process
- 17. Meet Six AmazingStudents • Paola Cal State LA, EOP First in family to go to college Cal Grants/Working • Lily University of California, Davis First in family to go to college USC Mentoring 90% covered, loans
- 18. University of California Degrees/Services • Offers Bachelor Degrees (B.A./B.S.), Masters Degrees, Doctorate Programs • Specializes in research and advanced studies like medicine and law • Nationally ranked academic and athletic programs
- 19. University of California Cost •Application Fee: $70 • Students may be able for a fee waiver, depending on family income. • Tuition/Fees average ~$12,000 (depending on the campus) • Dorms average ~$10,000 (depending on the campus)
- 20. Private Universities • Morethan 80 private, non-profit institutions in California (two and four years) • Requirements vary by campus • GPA: varies 2.5↑ • A-G Requirements (check individual school requirements) • SAT or ACT • Some campuses may require 2 Subject Tests • Most schools have requirements similar to those of the UC system
- 21. Private Universities Degrees/ Services •Associate (A.A./A.S.), Bachelors (B.A./B.S.), Masters, Doctorate, depending on the campus • Each school is different which offers students the opportunity to choose the type of educational environment that suits their needs • Campuses offer hundreds of different degree/major options • Admissions process varies by institution Cost • Application Fee: varies by school • Tuition/Fees/Dorms: varies by school (higher than public institutions, but financial aid can help)
- 22. CHIONQUE Goucher College Full Scholarship IntroducedPresident Obama Martin Villanova University First in family to go to college Presidential Scholarship, 100% covered including summer programs Rome, Summer; London School of Economics
- 23. Sample High SchoolPlan Subjects # of Years Required (Grade C or Higher) 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th 1 st semester 2 nd semester 1 st semester 2 nd semester 1 st semester 2 nd semester 1 st semester 2 nd semester A. History/Social Science US History, World History, Government, Geography ⎕ 2 Required World History World History US History (AP*) US History (AP*) Govt (AP*) B. English/Composition and Literature ⎕ 4 Required English 9 (H) English 9 (H) English 10 (H) English 10 (H) English 11 (H/AP*) English 11 (H/AP*) English 12 (H/AP*) English 12 (H/AP*) C. Mathematics Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. Advanced Courses like Trigonometry and Calculus are ⎕ 3 Required ⎕ 4 Recommended Algebra I or Geometry Algebra I or Geometry Geometry or AlgebraII Geometry or Algebra II Algebra II or Math Analysis* Algebra II or Math Analysis* Math Analysis* or Calculus* Math Analysis* or Calculus* D. Laboratory Science Includes biology, chemistry and physics ⎕ 2 Required ⎕ 3-4 Recommended Biology Biology Chemistry (H/AP*) Chemistry (H/AP*) Physics* (H/AP*) Physics* (H/AP*) Science* (H/AP*) Science* (H/AP*) E. Language Other Than English (LOTE) Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese and Russian, etc. ⎕ 2 Required ⎕ 3-4 Recommended LOTE I LOTE I LOTE II Or LOTE I LOTE II Or LOTE I LOTE III* Or LOTE II LOTE III* Or LOTE II LOTE IV* (AP) Or LOTE III* LOTE IV* (AP) Or LOTE III* F. Visual and Performing Arts Drawing, Painting, Theatre ⎕ 1 Required in Sequence At least one full year during this time G. College Prep Electives ⎕ 1 Required Economics
- 24. Tips Crack the Books •You need strong grades and a competitive GPA Set Your Goals • Which colleges interest you? • What does it take to be admitted? • What majors/careers are you interested in? Make a plan • How will you reach your goals? – What kind of GPA do you need? – What classes will you take in high school? – What kind of extracurricular activities will you be involved in?
- 25. Tips Seek help! • Talkto your parents about how they can support your goals • Talk to teachers, counselors, principals who can help guide you • Join after school/college preparation programs • Tap into community resources Stay motivated!
- 26. Parent Tips It’s nevertoo early to start talking about college Create a family calendar (schedule homework, study time, extracurriculars) Be aware of school deadlines Celebrate achievements and encourage your child to keep up good academic habits Be involved, ask questions, and seek resources
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- 28. True or False? Studentswho begin at community college cannot go on to earn a bachelors (four-year) degree FALSE!
- 29. True or False? Studentsneed to complete the A-G curriculum to be admitted to the public four-year systems (CSU/UC) TRUE!
- 30. True or False? Admissionsrequirements (GPA, SAT, ACT, personal statement, etc.) are the same across the different higher education systems FALSE!
- 31. Win a ScholarshipToday! If you are in middle school or high school, you could win a Cash for College Scholarship here today! To enter: 1) Attend a college life or career preparation workshop 2) Visit the College Fair 3) Complete the scholarship application in the back of your Convention Guide & return it to the registration area by 12:15 pm! For additional scholarship opportunities, connect with us on social media! @LACash4College
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