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This Size Is Just Right: College Fit
The document discusses college application processes for various institutions, including California State Universities (CSUs) and University of California (UC) campuses, emphasizing the importance of fit for first-generation students. It outlines application criteria, available programs, and financial support like scholarships and mentorships. Additionally, it provides tips for crafting personal insight questions and highlights the diversity and opportunities presented by private colleges.
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This Size Is Just Right: College Fit
- 1. This Size IsJust Right: College Fit Dr. Rebecca Joseph Fall 2018 getmetocollege@gmail.com @getmetocollege
- 2. 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
- 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
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- 6. WHAT DO COLLEGESWANT • 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 Campusesof 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 Istudy 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
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- 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 studyat 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’swebsite • 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 FreshmanEssay 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 CalState 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 • Theycome 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 • Theycome 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.
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- 24. How Do IFind 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 • Inperson • College fairs • Books – Fiske • Online – College Week Live – College Greenlight – Big Future
- 26. Upcoming Free CollegeFairs Sunday, October 23 1-3:30 UCLA Ackerman Cash for College Saturday, November 10 10-12:30 LA Trade Tech
- 27. Your Students CanVisit For Free http://getmetocollege.org/what-colleges-look-for/2017-fall-diversity-visit- programs
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- 31. Community Colleges • Certificates •Transfer Credits • Associate Degrees • New Pathways For Top Fields
- 32. Four By FourPlan • Four Cal States • Four UCs • Four Private Colleges (Can Be More) • Four Scholarships
- 33. Contact Me Rebecca Joseph,PhD getmetocollege@gmail.com @getmetocollege