Red Bluff High School

9th & 10th grade College Night

Associate’s Degrees --Arts (A.A.) --Science(A.S.) Certificates of

Achievement Certificates of

Completion General Ed Transfer

www.cccco.edu

California Community Colleges (CCC)

Most 2-year colleges require a minimum of proof of a high school diploma or a GED

Community Colleges do not require the SAT or ACT

Less expensive than four year colleges

Offer shorter certificate programs

Assist you in preparing for a career

Assist you in preparing for transfer to a 4-year college

Offer the AA + 60 transfer program www.adegreewithaguarantee.com

Community College & Trade Schools

Bachelors Degrees--Arts (B.A.)--Science (B.S.)

Masters Degrees--Arts (M.A.)--Science (M.S.)

TeachingCredentials

Joint Doctoral Degrees

www.csumentor.edu

California State University

Practical, hands-on learning Different campus sizes Personalized attention

by faculty Athletics ranging from recreational

to Division I Student support services Affordable Students are prepared for

advanced degrees Students are prepared for

the world upon graduation

Humboldt State

University

Sacramento State University

CSU Highlights

Bachelor’s Degrees--Arts (B.A.)--Science (B.S.)

Master’s Degrees--Arts (M.A.)--Science (M.S.)

Teaching Credentials Doctoral Degrees

(Ph.D.) Professional Degrees

(Law, Medicine, MBA)www.ucop.edu

University of California

Variety of campus locations, sizes, environments and majors

Student research opportunities with distinguished faculty

Student support services Athletics ranging from

intramurals to Division I Guaranteed admissions for every

minimally eligible student Excellent educational value High graduation rates

UC Davis

UC Riverside

UC Highlights

Bachelor’s Degrees--Arts (B.A.)--Science (B.S.)

Master’s Degrees--Arts (M.A.)--Science (M.S.

Teaching Credentials Doctoral Degrees

(Ph.D.) Professional Degrees

(Law, Medicine, MBA) www.aiccumentor.org

Independent Colleges & Universities

A high percentage of students receive financial aid assistance

A high percentage of students who attend independents institutions graduate in 4 years

Every application is personally reviewed

Classes are small and taught by professors instead of teaching assistants

Stanford University

Fresno Pacific University

Independent Highlights

In School

Stay focused on academicsDo not lighten your academic load Meet with your school counselorStay involved in school and community activities

Standardized TestingPrepare for PSAT test – should be taken in fall of Junior year.

College ExplorationExplore colleges on the WebVisit colleges if you canMeet with college representativesAttend college fairs www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeweeklive.com

9th & 10th Grade

Preparation for College

Transcript• GPA• Attendance• Test Scores

Challenging schedule

Good grades

School & community involvement

CSU & UC Course Preparation

Transcripts

Are you college ready?

Are college freshmen prepared for college level work?In 2009, 58% of regularly admitted CSU freshmen were unprepared for college level writing or math (or both).

In 2010, 26% of regularly admitted UC freshmen arrived unprepared for college level writing

According to a survey by the CCC Chancellor’s Office, about 85% of incoming community college students arrive unprepared for college level math and 70% are unprepared for college level English.

The CSU system has implemented an Early Assessment Program (EAP) to help students know their “college readiness”. This is a standardized test taken in the spring of 11th grade in English and math.

Students who are admitted into the CSU system and need remediation are now required to begin remediation the summer after high school graduation.

Important to know—remedial courses do not count towards degree requirements. So students are spending their money and time in college to get caught up on skills that they should have learned in high school.

EAP

What College Admissions Offi cers Consider

Grades and GPA

Rigor of high school courses

College admission test scores

Personal Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Personal accomplishments

Student’s demonstrated interests

Courses in progress senior year

SAT vs ACTSAT—taken in spring of 11th grade Consists of 3 tests: Verbal, Math and Writing• Subject tests required for certain majors at some UC & Private

Campuses Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800 ¼ point deducted per wrong answer Test is out of 2400 points

*PSAT given fall of 11th grade

ACT- taken in spring of 11th grade Consists of 4 tests: English, Math, Reading and Science Writing portion is optional – REQUIRED for UC Campuses No penalty for wrong answer Test is out of 36 points

Develop a Plan to Pay for Your Education Determine college costs

Investigate all possible financial aid resources

Secure necessary forms and determine deadlines

Apply for financial aid early

Be aware of scholarship scams

•Be a comparison shopper! What is the total cost ofattendance and can I get the same thing somewhere else?

Cost Per Year

College System

Average Fees

Books/Supplies

Living on Campus

Transportation

California Community College

$1,140-1,420

$1,754 $3,550-11,783

Will vary

California State University

$6,624-7,921

$1,754 $8,787-13,052

Will vary

University of California $11,924-

14,856$1,754 $11,924-

14,856Will vary

Independent Colleges & Universities

$28,314-56,723

$1,754 $8,610-15,900

Will vary

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Red Bluff High School Counseling webpage – current scholarships www.rbuhsd.k12.ca.us/home

Fastweb.com - Private scholarships

FAFSA - fafsa.ed.gov - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Studentaid.ed.gov - The federal government’s website about paying for college

Scholarship listing from College Optionshttp://www.collegeoptions.org/#!scholarships/c21kz

McConnell Foundation http://www.mcconnellfoundation.org/programs/scholarships

NCAA & NAIA Eligibility

NCAA: Students must register at NCAA Eligibility Center for Division 1 and 2 schools http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html

NAIA Eligibilityhttp://www.playnaia.org/

Tips to RememberPlease remind students to create an appropriate email address for résumés, job applications and college applications.

With everyday stresses of being a student, making good grades, making choices and decisions, becoming involved in activities, etc… it is important to find the proper balance. Each student, with the help of parents, teachers and counselors, must find that balance. Remember, don’t overextend yourself, but aim to reach your fullest potential!

Plan ahead – develop appropriate relationships with your counselor and those teachers you will be asking to write your letters of recommendation. They need to know who you are now so they can speak highly of you as they write their letters.

Identify special characteristics about yourself that set you apart from other students who have the same GPA and test scores.

Clean up your facebook and other social media accounts. 25% of all colleges and universities now look at your accounts when making college admission decisions. Employers also often check these accounts before hiring employees.

PEP ROAproa@rbhsd.org

RICH HASSAYrhassay@rbhsd.org

MARGARET GAMBETTA

mgambett@rbhsd.org

HALEY CARTERhcarter@rbhsd.org

LAUREN TINGLEYltingley@ucdavis.edu

A – B plus Spanish home language

C – J

K – S

T – Z

College Options & ETS

Counseling Department

Final Questions?

Thank you for attending.

Red Bluff High SchoolCounseling Center

529-8724