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College doesn’t just happen… it takes College doesn’t just happen… it takes planning.planning.

Mary Beth Buttweiler Mary Beth Buttweiler [email protected]

Chip Kling Chip Kling [email protected] Cutts Cindy Cutts [email protected]

Week 1 - September 23 Week 1 - September 23 College BasicsCalifornia higher ed system Private collegesOut of state colleges Understanding a – g, academic requirements, etc.Realistic goals –

Reach schools, safety schoolsTools and resources of Naviance.

Week 2 – October 1stWeek 2 – October 1st Be Prepared! SAT & ACT Activities, service, awards, employment,

Does it matter and how much? How maximize your personal history

How to create your own opportunities.

The college essay High school resume Letters of recommendation Financial Aid Scholarships

How to find them How to win them

California Legislature’s Plan for California Legislature’s Plan for Higher EducationHigher Education

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California California State UniversityCalifornia State University Community CollegeCommunity College

Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Western Sierra Collegiate Academy prepares students to enter a four year prepares students to enter a four year college immediately after high schoolcollege immediately after high school

We recognize:We recognize: The value of a community college opportunityThe value of a community college opportunity There are good reasons for families to choose There are good reasons for families to choose

community collegecommunity college Not all students thrive in a university Not all students thrive in a university

environmentenvironment

California Community CollegesCalifornia Community Colleges

113 Community Colleges113 Community Colleges California residents have access to all of California residents have access to all of

themthem

Community CollegeCommunity College

Equal Access for AllEqual Access for All No high school diplomaNo high school diploma No SAT or ACT scoresNo SAT or ACT scores Discounted tuitionDiscounted tuition Wide variety of educational optionsWide variety of educational options Guarantee transfer with many state & private collegesGuarantee transfer with many state & private colleges Excellent back up plan if applying to top tier schools. Excellent back up plan if applying to top tier schools. Great place to challenge yourself academicallyGreat place to challenge yourself academically Well respected and credits are validWell respected and credits are valid

Sierra CollegeSierra College

Great choice IF you go with a planGreat choice IF you go with a plan

ProsProsTop Degree awarding community college in the stateTop Degree awarding community college in the stateTop 10 in Athletic academic success in the nation!Top 10 in Athletic academic success in the nation!Many 2 year programs – some take less than 2 yearsMany 2 year programs – some take less than 2 yearsGuarantee Transfer ProgramGuarantee Transfer Program

#1 Priority for upper division transfer to both #1 Priority for upper division transfer to both CSU and UC is California Community College applicantCSU and UC is California Community College applicant

ConsConsExpect to spend at least 3 years at a community college to transferExpect to spend at least 3 years at a community college to transfer

Community College Community College Transfer Agreements Transfer Agreements

UC & CSU gives California Community College transfers UC & CSU gives California Community College transfers top priority top priority

Sierra College has transfer agreements with schools Sierra College has transfer agreements with schools across the state and U.S. (No Guarantees)across the state and U.S. (No Guarantees)

Bachelor’s degree is the same as 4 year grads.Bachelor’s degree is the same as 4 year grads.

Transfer agreements must be approved by the Transfer agreements must be approved by the RECEIVING school – not the community collegeRECEIVING school – not the community college

Community College Community College Career/Tech Prep ProgramCareer/Tech Prep Program

Not just for transfer. Not just for transfer. Launch a careerLaunch a career

CertificationCertification A.A., A.S. R.N.A.A., A.S. R.N. Journeyman degrees etc.Journeyman degrees etc.

Options that allow students to enter the industry without Options that allow students to enter the industry without transferring to a 4 year school.transferring to a 4 year school.

Sierra College Career & Tech Ed Exploration DaySierra College Career & Tech Ed Exploration Day Oct. 2 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 2 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sierra CollegeSierra College

Ranked first in Northern California in Ranked first in Northern California in transfers to the University of California and transfers to the University of California and California State University systems. California State University systems.

BYU receives more transfers from BYU receives more transfers from Sierra College than any other college in Sierra College than any other college in California. California.

California Public 4 Year SchoolsCalifornia Public 4 Year Schools

CSU & UC academic requirements for CSU & UC academic requirements for admission are the sameadmission are the same

Called the A - GCalled the A - G

California’s A – G Course ListCalifornia’s A – G Course ListSearch yours atSearch yours at UC Course List Search

College Prep courses in six areasCollege Prep courses in six areas Social StudiesSocial Studies MathMath EnglishEnglish ScienceScience Foreign LanguageForeign Language Visual & Performing ArtsVisual & Performing Arts ElectiveElective

Sometimes most challenging course might not be college prepSometimes most challenging course might not be college prep

What is A – G?What is A – G?AA History and Social ScienceHistory and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or (including 1 year of U.S. history or

1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government government ANDAND 1 year of social science) 1 year of social science)

22

BB EnglishEnglish (4 years of college preparatory English composition (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) and literature)

44

CC MathMath (4 years recommended) including Algebra I, Geometry, (4 years recommended) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year) Algebra II, or higher mathematics (take one each year)

33

DD Laboratory ScienceLaboratory Science (including 1 biological science and 1 (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) physical science)

22

EE Language Other than EnglishLanguage Other than English (2 years of the same language; (2 years of the same language; American Sign Language is applicable - American Sign Language is applicable -

22

FF Visual and Performing ArtsVisual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) or visual art)

11

GG College Preparatory Elective College Preparatory Elective 11

Total Required (more recommended) Total Required (more recommended) 1515

A - GA - G

Meeting A – G will make you eligible at:Meeting A – G will make you eligible at:

CSUCSU UCUC Most Private CollegesMost Private Colleges Most Out-of-State CollegesMost Out-of-State Colleges

Taking Transferrable College Classes Taking Transferrable College Classes During High SchoolDuring High School

Can replace an A - G requirementCan replace an A - G requirement

Be sure to have official transcript from the Be sure to have official transcript from the community college sent when you send community college sent when you send your high school transcript.your high school transcript.

CaliforniaCaliforniaPublic University SystemsPublic University Systems

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California

California State UniversityCalifornia State University

Difference between UC & CSUDifference between UC & CSU

Strategies of education are differentStrategies of education are different


23 campuses, one university23 campuses, one university Hands on learningHands on learning InternshipsInternships Start classes specific to major at freshman Start classes specific to major at freshman

levellevel Experience, license, training, knowledge Experience, license, training, knowledge

upon graduation to enter the industryupon graduation to enter the industry


Nine undergraduate universitiesNine undergraduate universities Research based educationResearch based education Nearly all majors have common general ed Nearly all majors have common general ed

classes at the freshman levelclasses at the freshman level Comprehensive applicationComprehensive application Personal StatementPersonal Statement Highly competitive & more expensiveHighly competitive & more expensive Sometimes considered the Ivy League of the Sometimes considered the Ivy League of the

West CoastWest Coast

DifferencesDifferences

If you plan to study to BE somethingIf you plan to study to BE somethingCSU might be your best choiceCSU might be your best choice

If you plan to study If you plan to study ABOUTABOUT something, something,

UC might be your best choiceUC might be your best choice

Transfer AgreementsTransfer Agreements

Community College transfer agreements Community College transfer agreements can provide a solid plancan provide a solid plan

Transfer policies at the CSU require all Transfer policies at the CSU require all transfers to be “clean” upper division only. transfers to be “clean” upper division only. (Minimum 60 units)(Minimum 60 units)

Both CSU and UC now accept only junior Both CSU and UC now accept only junior level transfers (Minimum 60 units)level transfers (Minimum 60 units)


The CSU is a leader in high-quality, The CSU is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher accessible, student-focused higher education.education. Nearly a half million studentsNearly a half million students Nearly 50,000 faculty and staffNearly 50,000 faculty and staff Largest educational systems in the U.S.Largest educational systems in the U.S.

Highly respected across the nationHighly respected across the nation

CSUCSU

We prepare graduates who go on to make We prepare graduates who go on to make a difference in the workforce. We engage a difference in the workforce. We engage in research and creative activities leading in research and creative activities leading to scientific, technical, artistic and social to scientific, technical, artistic and social advances. advances.

CSU RequirementsCSU Requirements File an application during the initial filing File an application during the initial filing

period. period. Graduate from high school.Graduate from high school. A - G courses minimum grade of C A - G courses minimum grade of C Earn a minimum 3.0 g.p.a. (10-11)Earn a minimum 3.0 g.p.a. (10-11) Submit Official SAT or ACT scoreSubmit Official SAT or ACT score Earn a qualifying eligibility index.Earn a qualifying eligibility index.

CSU Application is simpleCSU Application is simple

College prep courses (a – g) and gradesCollege prep courses (a – g) and grades SAT or ACT scoresSAT or ACT scores

No essayNo essay No letters of recommendationNo letters of recommendation No activities/awards/service/ etc.No activities/awards/service/ etc.

(Except CalPoly)(Except CalPoly)

All high school levels can begin application now on CSU Mentor.All high school levels can begin application now on CSU Mentor.

CSU Admits By Selection IndexCSU Admits By Selection Index

Calculate with weighted 10-11* g.p.a.Calculate with weighted 10-11* g.p.a. A-G Courses from 10-12 Weighted g.p.a.A-G Courses from 10-12 Weighted g.p.a. X 800X 800 + SAT Math+ SAT Math + SAT Reading+ SAT Reading = Your Selection Index= Your Selection Index *CalPoly uses 9-11 grades*CalPoly uses 9-11 grades

ACT Selection Index FormulaACT Selection Index Formula

A – G Courses weighted G.p.a. x 200A – G Courses weighted G.p.a. x 200 + 10 X ACT Composite+ 10 X ACT Composite = Selection Index= Selection Index

2900 Minimum Selection Index2900 Minimum Selection IndexFor Eligibility with SATFor Eligibility with SAT

694 Minimum Selection Index694 Minimum Selection IndexFor Eligibility with ACTFor Eligibility with ACT

BBeing eligible does not mean eing eligible does not mean being admittedbeing admitted

Many CSU campuses are ImpactedMany CSU campuses are Impacted

More applicants than spacesMore applicants than spaces

Out of service area often has much higher Out of service area often has much higher selection indexselection index

Some admit all eligible applicants within Some admit all eligible applicants within the service areathe service area

CSU MajorsCSU Majors

Some majors are impactedSome majors are impacted Most colleges welcome Undeclared majors Most colleges welcome Undeclared majors

(Except CalPoly)(Except CalPoly)

Most CSUs have a broad range of majors Most CSUs have a broad range of majors Changing majors is commonChanging majors is common

(Even at CalPoly!)(Even at CalPoly!)


““If you want to be educated in the heart of If you want to be educated in the heart of where knowledge is created… then UC is where knowledge is created… then UC is for you.”for you.”

““The point of a UC education isn’t just to The point of a UC education isn’t just to earn a degree, it’s to do something earn a degree, it’s to do something amazing with it.”amazing with it.”


Nine Undergraduate UniversitiesNine Undergraduate Universities Research based educationResearch based education Nearly all majors have common general ed classes at Nearly all majors have common general ed classes at

the freshman levelthe freshman level Requires more information on application than CSU Requires more information on application than CSU Requires Personal StatementRequires Personal Statement More expensive than CSU*More expensive than CSU*

UC Admission is UC Admission is HIGHLY SelectiveHIGHLY Selective

The UC admits based on comprehensive reviewThe UC admits based on comprehensive review

Even top students are frequently denied admissionEven top students are frequently denied admission

UC Looks Beyond AcademicsUC Looks Beyond Academics14 Factors14 Factors

GPA wieighted A-G courses from grades 10 - 11GPA wieighted A-G courses from grades 10 - 11 Test scores – No power scoring – highest from best sittingTest scores – No power scoring – highest from best sitting Number of courses beyond the minimum "a-g" requirementsNumber of courses beyond the minimum "a-g" requirements Number of and performance in honors and AP coursesNumber of and performance in honors and AP courses Top 9 percent of your high school class Top 9 percent of your high school class Quality of your senior-year course workQuality of your senior-year course work Quality of your academic performance relative to your high schoolQuality of your academic performance relative to your high school Outstanding performance in academic subject areasOutstanding performance in academic subject areas Outstanding work in special projects in any academic fieldOutstanding work in special projects in any academic field Recent, marked improvement in academic performanceRecent, marked improvement in academic performance Special talentsSpecial talents Completion of special projects Completion of special projects Academic accomplishments in light of special circumstancesAcademic accomplishments in light of special circumstances Location of your school and residenceLocation of your school and residence

UC Davis ProfileUC Davis Profile

Admit Rate — Overall: 38.2% Admit Rate — Overall: 38.2% Admits: 24,670 Admits: 24,670 Applicants: 64,626Applicants: 64,626

AveragesAveragesHigh School GPA: 4.07 High School GPA: 4.07 ACT Composite Score: 29ACT Composite Score: 29SAT Critical Reading: 618SAT Critical Reading: 618SAT Mathematics: 670SAT Mathematics: 670SAT Writing: 636SAT Writing: 636

UC BerkeleyUC Berkeley

Admit Rate — Overall: 16.9% Admit Rate — Overall: 16.9% Admits*: 13,330Admits*: 13,330Applicants: 78,923Applicants: 78,923AveragesAveragesHigh School GPA: 4.19High School GPA: 4.19ACT Composite Score: 31 ACT Composite Score: 31 SAT Reading : 686SAT Reading : 686

SAT Math: 710SAT Math: 710 SAT Writing: 698SAT Writing: 698

UCLAUCLA

Admit Rate — Overall: 17.3%Admit Rate — Overall: 17.3%Admits: 16,027Admits: 16,027Applicants: 92,722Applicants: 92,722

AveragesAveragesHigh School GPA: 4.18High School GPA: 4.18ACT Composite Score: 31ACT Composite Score: 31SAT Reading: 675SAT Reading: 675

SAT Math: 702SAT Math: 702 SAT Writing: 687SAT Writing: 687

UC MercedUC Merced

Admit Rate — Overall: 64.6% Admit Rate — Overall: 64.6% Admits: 12,178Admits: 12,178Applicants: 22,904Applicants: 22,904

AveragesAveragesHigh School GPA: 3.67High School GPA: 3.67ACT Composite Score: 24ACT Composite Score: 24SAT Critical Reading: 529SAT Critical Reading: 529SAT Mathematics: 556SAT Mathematics: 556SAT Writing: 531SAT Writing: 531

UC RiversideUC Riverside

Admit Rate — Overall: 56%Admit Rate — Overall: 56%Admits: 21,582Admits: 21,582Applicants: 38,515Applicants: 38,515

AveragesAveragesHigh School GPA: 3.78High School GPA: 3.78ACT Composite Score: 26ACT Composite Score: 26SAT Critical Reading: 566SAT Critical Reading: 566SAT Mathematics: 604SAT Mathematics: 604SAT Writing: 576SAT Writing: 576

Private SchoolsPrivate Schools

Private or Independent Colleges Private or Independent Colleges

Viable options for a quality education.Viable options for a quality education.

Many are highly regardedMany are highly regarded

Independent or Private CollegesIndependent or Private Colleges More expensive than public schoolsMore expensive than public schools Often offer more financial aid than public schoolsOften offer more financial aid than public schools Some accept all applicants/some are highly selectiveSome accept all applicants/some are highly selective Some are faith basedSome are faith based Some are not accreditedSome are not accredited Do your homework – check for undergraduate Do your homework – check for undergraduate

admissions requirementsadmissions requirements Be careful of schools where there are no requirementsBe careful of schools where there are no requirements

Highly Selective Private CollegesHighly Selective Private Colleges

Western Sierra Students are competitiveWestern Sierra Students are competitiveApply WELL Apply WELL

We support their applicationsWe support their applications

Common App Common App

Naviance Naviance

StanfordStanford Applicants Applicants Admits Admit Rate Admits Admit Rate

Matriculants Matriculants 42,49742,497 2142 5% 2142 5%1,7321,732

GPAPercent of Applicants Admit Rate Percent of Admitted GPAPercent of Applicants Admit Rate Percent of Admitted Class Class 4.0 and above 58%4.0 and above 58%

SAT Critical Reading SAT Critical Reading Percent of Admitted Class Percent of Admitted Class 800 10%; 700–799 35%; 600–699 800 10%; 700–799 35%; 600–699

36%36%

SAT Math SAT Math Score Score Percent of Applicants Admit Rate Percent of Admitted Class Percent of Applicants Admit Rate Percent of Admitted Class

800 18% 700–799 41%800 18% 700–799 41%

SAT Writing SAT Writing Percent of Admitted Class Percent of Admitted Class 800 5% 700–799 28% 600–699 32%800 5% 700–799 28% 600–699 32%

Ivy League AcceptanceIvy League Acceptance

Brown 8.7%

Columbia 6.9%

Cornell 18%

Dartmouth 9.7%

Harvard 6.2%

Penn 12.3%

Princeton 8.4%

Yale 7.4%

University of the PacificUniversity of the Pacific 2010 Academic Profile Admitted Freshmen2010 Academic Profile Admitted Freshmen Average GPA (Unweighted, Grades 9-12) Average GPA (Unweighted, Grades 9-12)

All Freshman: All Freshman: 3.6 3.6 Pre-Health*: Pre-Health*: 3.83.8

Average SAT (Combined Verbal and Math) Average SAT (Combined Verbal and Math) All Freshman: All Freshman: 18001800Pre-Health*: Pre-Health*: 20002000

Average ACT Composite Scores: Average ACT Composite Scores: All Freshman: All Freshman: 2525Pre-Health*:Pre-Health*: 30 30

NavianceNaviance Log in with your Power School IDLog in with your Power School ID

User Name ID User Name ID Password is Power School Password with Password is Power School Password with

leading zeroleading zero• If password is 999If password is 999 use 0999 use 0999

Enter your college choices (or applying)Enter your college choices (or applying) Update email address Update email address Update Career Interests (scholarships!)Update Career Interests (scholarships!) Search scholarshipsSearch scholarships

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College NightOctober 86 – 8 p.m.

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Over 100 colleges have been invited! This is YOUR event!

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