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●Introduction/High School: Arbella●Application/Personal Statement: Niniv●Transfer: Ramina●Housing/Financial Aid: Adad●Q/A Session

GPA Classes taken (based on classes available) Test Scores Non-academic achievements

Required subjects (A-G courses): History/Social Sciences- 2 years required English- 4 years required Mathematics- 3 years required, 4 recommended Laboratory Science- 2 years required, 3

recommended Foreign Language- 2 years required, 3 or 4

recommended Visual and Performing Arts- 1 year College Prep electives - 1 year

ACT Assessment Plus Writing tests or SAT Reasoning Test SATII - two SAT Subject Tests in different areas

selected from history, literature, math, science or foreign language

Complements education Better idea of the student DOES NOT replace or makeup for poor

academic record

Leadership and club involvement Sports Community service Employment College courses

The quality of activities outweighs the quantity of activities in the eyes of admissions officers

Application Due: November 1-30, 2008

Major: If you know what major you want to apply for, that is great. If not, apply as undeclared.

Fees: $60 per school Exceptions

If applying ACT and writing assessment or SAT I and SATII no later than December 2008 Be sure to send scores to the correct schools

Two categories:

1. The general question

2. The specific question

How are you unique and/or impressive?

Individual details to set yourself apart

If declaring a major Why this one? How will you contribute? What do you know about it?

If employed What did you learn? How did it shape your experiences?

What are your career goals?

Explanations of poor performance

Some questions may be similar

If questions are different, make sure to answer that question. DO NOT stick to a standard essay.

Make interesting

Use individual experiences

Distinguish yourself

Backup statements with reasons

Find an angle Most people may not think they have interesting stories Finding a hook or angle is vital

Concentrate on your opening paragraph Most important Grabs attention Sets framework

Leave out certain items Earlier accomplishments Controversial items

Possibly research some ideas

Be meticulous

Check spelling and grammar

Admissions officers say that this is important

Start planning immediately IGETC Individual college requirements

General advice for first year community college students: Decide on 1st choice college. Use www.assist.org to consider requirements Each major varies

English Communications (2 courses) One course in English composition and one course in critical

thinking/English composition. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (1

course) Arts and Humanities (3 courses)

At least one from the arts and one from the humanities. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 courses)

Three courses from at least two disciplines, or an interdisciplinary sequence.

Physical and Biological Sciences (2 courses) One physical science course and one biological science

course, at least one of which includes a laboratory. Language other than English (proficiency)

Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school courses in the same language.

Eligible after accumulation of 30 units

Only include college credited units

Applications due in the fall for the following fall semester/quarter

Transfer Admission Guarantees: You file for a TAG during the beginning of your second year. You have to have completed a minimum of 30 college

credited units. You must complete all requirements by the spring semester

before you wish to attend. SUMMER SESSION DOES NOT COUNT!

Schools that offer TAGs: Davis Irvine Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz

See career center beginning of fall

Apply for FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov

Check for Cal Grant eligibility at school

4 types of awards: Grants Scholarships Work-Study Loans

On-Campus housing great option: Great way to meet people. Highly encourage

it There are different styles of living

High rises Suites: one bathroom per 2/3 rooms. Single sex Apartment style suites but with bathroom and

common area

Different rules on each campus

Meal Plans are optional and usually included

Prices vary

Many resources Computing centers Laundry rooms Resident advisors Security monitors

Fraternities/Sororities/Co-Ops

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