Colleges come in all shapes and sizes. Many kids don't apply colleges that fit them. We are here to help.

1. This Size Is Just Right: College Fit
Dr. Rebecca Joseph
Fall 2018
getmetocollege@gmail.com
@getmetocollege

2. Meet Six Amazing Students
• 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

3. Martin and Michelle
• Martin
Villanova University
First in family to go to college
Presidential Scholarship, 100%
covered including summer programs
Rome, Summer; London School of
Economics
• Michelle
Univ. of Cal, Riverside
First in family to go to college
Blue and Gold Plan, 95% covered
Summer bridge

4. 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

5. College Options

6. WHAT DO COLLEGES WANT
• Academics-Grades
• Coursework-Rigor; Difficulty; Passions
• Test Scores
• Activities—Community Service, Clubs, Mesa,
Jobs, Internships
• Special skills, passions, culture
• Applications—
– Essays
– Recommendations

7. 23 Outstanding Campuses of CSU’s
• Each Campus is unique
(separately accredited)
• CSU campuses have distinct
student populations and
programs
• “Learn by doing”
• Applied and Practical
• http://www2.assist.org
/browseCSUs.do

8. What can I study at the CSU?
• Radio/Television Film
• Business
• Dance
• Engineering –
• Interior Design
• Fire Protection
Administration
• And hundreds of others
• Dairy Science
• Education
• Hotel Restaurant
Management
• Kinesiology
• Computer Gaming &
Design
• Music Industry & Tech.

9. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• Now APP as Cal State Apply
• Now One Deadline
• Support program for first generation, under-
represented students.
• Several short answer two recommendations.
• Offers summer bridge, tutoring, mentoring, and
supplemental classes.
• Different programs at each campus.

11. Applying to CSU’s
• https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
• Application Fee of $55.00/Fee Waivers Covers
Applications to Four Campuses for Free
• Applications are accepted from October 1st to
November 30th

12. New Dashboard
https://csudata.calstate.edu/highschool/

13. By High School Data

14. University of California
• 10 campuses – only 9 open for
undergraduates
• Target upper 12% of high
school students
• Minimum GPA is 3.0
• Application criteria is based
upon:
– A-G Courses and GPA
– SAT Reasoning or ACT with
Writing
– Extracurricular Activities
and Involvement
– Personal Insight Questions
– Some now ask for
recommendations from
some applicants

15. What to study at UC’s ?
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Med
• Natural Science (Biology,
Chemistry, Physics)
• Management (Business)
• Sports Medicine
• Engineering
• Literature
• Foreign Language
• Computer Science
• Visual/Performing Art
• Environmental Studies
• Agriculture
• Math
• MANY MORE!

16. Applying to UC’s
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
• Fall filing period is November 1–30
• Students must inform each campus of any changes to
information reported on application
• Students must respond to all inquiries for information from
each campus

17. Tips for UC’s website
• Apply by November 30th
• Fee Waiver
• No Recommendations Needed
• EOP/EAP-Just Check Yes
• Scholarship Selection
• Complete All Areas
• View Videos (Admissions, FA)
• Need an email address

18. Personal Insight Questions
• An opportunity for applicants to provide
information that supports and augments review
process
• Adds clarity, richness and meaning to
application and completes the application
• Enables applicant to make the best possible case
for admission
• An admissions decision is never based on the
content of the personal statement alone

19. Fall 2019 Freshman Essay Prompts
Answer any 4 of the following 8 questions: 350 words each.
1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively
influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.
2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem
solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how
you express your creative side.
3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and
demonstrated that talent over time?
4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or
worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have
taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic
achievement?
6. Describe your favorite academic subject and explain how it has influenced you.
7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
8. What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying
to the University of California?

20. UC v Cal State
UC Cal State
A-G requirements Yes
Self report grades on app
Yes
Self report grades on app
SAT/ACT For admission For enrollment
EOP Yes, no separate application, Check
yes on UC application
Separate Application
Fee Waivers 4, including AB540 4, including AB 540
Minimum GPA 3.0 for automatic consideration.
Much higher than majority of
campuses
3.0 for automatic. 2.0-3.0 must meet
eligibility index
Add Points to GPA Yes Yes, up to 8 semesters of AP or
Honors. Only 4 semesters possible
for 10th grade. Count 12th grade.
Make Up Ds and Fs Yes. Averaged into GPA Yes, replacement classes replace Ds
and Fs.
Count 9 and 12th count grades No No

21. Private Colleges
• They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are very selective. The Ivy League is the top tier with
many of their colleges only accepting 6 to 10% of students who apply. There are middle level and
small colleges all over. The large majority are desperately seeking diverse students, and they
can’t find them. Their costs range from $10,000 to $57,000 per year include tuition, room, board,
and other costs.
• Some private colleges are religious and are looking for students who match their religious beliefs.
Others are Jesuit and accept all students. Jesuit colleges are very open to undocumented
students.
• Other private colleges are liberal arts. They often a great education within non-technical fields.
They offer great access to professors, amazing activities, and resources.
• Still others are technical or arts-related. There are schools like Boston Conservatory or The
Maryland Institute of the Arts that only have programs for music or acting or art. Others are
technical like MIT and only have programs related to math and science and engineering and
technology.

22. Private Colleges
• They come in all shapes and
sizes. Some are very selective.
• The Ivy League is the top tier
with many of their colleges
only accepting 4 to 10% of
students who apply.
• There are middle level and
small colleges all over. The
large majority are desperately
seeking diverse students, and
they can’t find them.
• Their costs range from
$10,000 to $73,000 per year
include tuition, room, board,
and other costs.

23. Private Colleges
Cal Tech
Marquette
Lehigh

24. How Do I Find These Schools?
• How do I find these schools?
– First, you need to know match
colleges. These are based on
your academic profile—
including grades and test
scores.
– They also depend on level of
involvement in activities and
work. Artistic and athletic
talents can make a difference.
– Passions also matter—as
there are schools for African
American Students, all
women, technology, and more.

25. Visit Colleges
• In person
• College fairs
• Books
– Fiske
• Online
– College Week Live
– College Greenlight
– Big Future

26. Upcoming Free College Fairs
Sunday, October 23
1-3:30
UCLA Ackerman
Cash for College
Saturday, November 10
10-12:30 LA Trade Tech

27. Your Students Can Visit For Free
http://getmetocollege.org/what-colleges-look-for/2017-fall-diversity-visit-
programs

28. Online Matchmaking

29. Online College Fairs
https://www.collegeweeklive.com/event-schedule

30. Other Sources

31. Community Colleges
• Certificates
• Transfer Credits
• Associate Degrees
• New Pathways For Top
Fields

32. Four By Four Plan
• Four Cal States
• Four UCs
• Four Private Colleges
(Can Be More)
• Four Scholarships

33. Contact Me
Rebecca Joseph, PhD
getmetocollege@gmail.com
@getmetocollege