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CATHIA SANCHEZ AND KATHY NG COLLEGE AWARENESS

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CATHIA SANCHEZ AND KATHY NG

COLLEGE AWARENESS

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CONOCIMIENTO UNIVERSITARIO

C AT H I A S A N C H E Z Y K AT H Y N G

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WHY GO TO COLLEGE?

•  Greater wealth – more choices

•  More security – provide for family, less likely to be dependent on others

•  Better health – access to healthcare, leisure time to exercise

•  Closer family – share experiences, pass on knowledge to future generations, role model for younger children in family, support parents

•  Stronger community – more likely to vote, volunteer, and participate in community events

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POR QUE ES IMPORTANTE IR AL COLEGIO?

•  Mas estabilidad economica- mas opciones

•  Mas seguridad – proveér para la familia, oportunidad de independizarse

•  Unidad Familiar– compartir experiencias, transmitir conocimientos

a las generaciones futuras, modelo a seguir para los ninos mas pequeños, apoyar a padres y familia

•  Impacto Comunitario– mas propensos a votar, ser voluntario y participar en eventos de la comunidad

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TYPES OF COLLEGES

•  Community college – 2 years, earn an Associates Degree

•  4-year college/university – earn a Bachelor’s Degree

•  Technical schools – certificates for specific careers:

•  Cosmetology •  Engineering

•  Welding

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TIPOS DE ESTUDIOS UNIVERSITARIOS

•  Colegio Comunitario - 2 años, obtienen diploma de asociado.

•  Colegio de 4 años /Universidad – se obtiene una licenciatura/ o bachillerato

•  Escuelas tecnicas - certificado para carreras específicas •  Cosmetología •  Ingeniería •  Soldadura

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Pros • Lower costs

• Local, stay close to family

• Less demanding, more time for part-time work

Cons • More than 50%

students do not transfer

• Less learning opportunities

• Less rigorous, not challenging

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COLEGIO COMUNITARIO

Ventajas • Costo menor

• Locales, usualmente cerca de casa

• Menos exigente, permite mas oportunidad de trabajar a medio tiempo.

Desventajas • Mas de 50% de los

estudiantes no se transfieren a universidades

• Menos oportunidades de crecimiento

•  Menos riguroso

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4-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Pros • Prestige

• More courses and more rigorous course offerings

• More opportunities - student clubs, events, research

Cons • Higher costs

• May have to be away from family

• More challenging coursework - less time for part-time work and other activities

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COLEGIO/UNIVERSIDAD DE 4 AÑOS

Ventajas • Prestígio

• Más cursos ofrecidos y opciones mas rigurosas

• Mas oportunidades – clubs estudientales, eventos, investigaciones, viajar

Desventajas • Costo mas alto

• Potencialmente mas lejos de la familia • Cursos más difíciles

• Menos tiempo para trabajar

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TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Pros • Opportunities for

higher pay depending on demand

• Work placement assistance from school

Cons • Very specific - need to

be sure it's what you like

• Little to no aid and scholarship opportunities

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ESCUELA TECNICA

Ventaja • Oportunidades de mejor salario dependiendo en la demanda de la profesión

•  Escuela asiste a encontrar trabajo

Desventaja • Muy especifico –es necesario asegurarse de que es la carrera adequada para usted

• Poca o ninguna ayuda financiara/becas

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HOW TO GET TO COLLEGE?

•  A-G requirements – different areas where coursework must be completed (English Language Art, History, Mathematics, etc.)

•  Advanced Placement (AP) courses – gives college credit when you pass the exam at the end = stronger college application, less time in college

•  SAT/ACT testing – College admission requirement, some colleges have a minimum requirement

•  Extracurricular activities – sports, volunteer, work, student clubs

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COMO LLEGAR A LA UNIVERSIDAD

•  Requisitos A-G - diferentes áreas en las que los cursos deben ser completados (Inglés, Historia, Matemáticas, etc)

•  Cursos de Advanced Placement (AP) - dan crédito universitario al pasar el examen final= fortalece la solicitud universitaria, potencialmente, menos cursos requeridos en la universidad

•  Pruebas de SAT/ACT- requisito de admisión para distintos colegios, algunas universidades tienen requisitos mínimos

•  Actividades extraescolares - deportes, servicio comunitario, trabajo, clubs estudiantiles

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HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE?

•  Savings – start now! It’s never too early!

•  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – starting point for federal and state grants

•  California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and CalGrant

•  Scholarship – free money! Check with local resources (San Diego Foundation, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, etc.)

•  Student Loans – last resort

•  Dream Act Application

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COMO PAGAR LA UNIVERSIDAD

•  Ahorre - empieze ahora mismo! Nunca es demasiado temprano! •  Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) -

subsidios federales y estatales •  Comisión de Ayuda Estudiantil de California (CSAC) y CalGrant •  Becas - dinero gratis! Consulte con recursos locales (Fundación de

San Diego, Rotary Club, Club Kiwanis, etc) •  Préstamos estudiantíles - último recurso, subvencionado y sin

subsidio

•  Dream Act Application

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FINANCIAL AID OFFER/OFERTA DE AYUDA FINANCIERA

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FINANCIAL AWARD LETTER/ASIGNACIÓN FINANCIERA

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COLLEGE ROUTE BEGINS IN PRESCHOOL!

•  Hold high expectations •  Influence students to take AP classes

•  Read to them! •  Spanish or english, it doesn't matter!

•  Educate yourself on how the education system works (coming to this meeting!) •  In some high schools ESL is a class and takes the place of

electives and other courses that can fulfill A-G requirements

•  Don't wait for the last minute! •  Attend Summer School Bridge Programs

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LA RUTA AL COLEGIO COMIENZA EN PRESCHOOL!

•  Tenga altas expectativas •  Recomiende que tomen classes de AP al entrar a la preparatoria

•  Léa con ellos! •  Espanol o ingles, cualquier idioma!

•  Informese sobre como funciona el sistema educativo (venir a esta reunion!) •  En algunas escuelas secundarias ESL es una clase y toma el lugar

de asignaturas optativas y cursos que pueden cumplir con los requisitos de A-G

•  No espere hasta el último momento! •  Permita que su hijo/a asista a los programas de puente

proveéidos en escuela de verano

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RESOURCES

•  CSAC: http://www.csac.ca.gov/ •  FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ •  College board (AP and SAT):

http://www.collegeboard.org/ •  San Diego Foundation (scholarship):

http://www.sdfoundation.org/ •  University of California:

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ •  California State University: http://www.calstate.edu/

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RECURSOS

• CSAC: http://www.csac.ca.gov/ • FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ • College board (AP and SAT): http://www.collegeboard.org/ • San Diego Foundation (scholarship): http://www.sdfoundation.org/ • University of California: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ • California State University: http://www.calstate.edu/