Higher Education Systems

• Community College *(Workshop)

• California State University

• University of California

• Independent/Private

University of California & Cal.State University University of California & Cal.State University A – G RequirementsA – G Requirements

A. History/Social Science – 2 Years RequiredA. History/Social Science – 2 Years RequiredB. English – 4 Years RequiredB. English – 4 Years Required

C. Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1)

C. Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1)D. Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years RecommendedD. Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years RecommendedE. Language other than English – 2 Years

Required, 3 Years RecommendedE. Language other than English – 2 Years

Required, 3 Years RecommendedF. Fine Arts – 1 Year Required (College Prep) F. Fine Arts – 1 Year Required (College Prep) G. Electives – 1 Year Required (Visual/Performing Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Lab Sci., Lang. other than English)

G. Electives – 1 Year Required (Visual/Performing Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Lab Sci., Lang. other than English)

No Grade Lower Than

“C”

No Grade Lower Than

“C”

California State University

• 23 Campuses Statewide

• Fullerton, Long Beach, San Diego, L.A., etc.

• Four year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, BA/BS, MA/MS, Educational Credential Programs

• A-G Requirements – No Grade Low Than a “C” - Minimum GPA = 2.00

• SAT Reasoning or ACT Required

• Application Filing Period – Oct. 1 – Nov. 30

• Application Fee $55.00

University of California

• 10 Campuses Statewide

• UCLA, UCI, UCB, UCSB, UCSD, etc.

• Four year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctoral & Professional (Medical & Law school)

• A-G Requirements – No Grade Low Than a “C”- Minimum GPA = 3.00

• SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing required & SAT II Subject tests recommended for competitive majors

• App Filing Period Nov. 1 – 30 (App avail. Oct 1st) Fee=$70

Independent/Private

• 77 Campuses Statewide

• USC, Pepperdine, La Verne, Claremont, etc.

• 2 & 4 year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, Technical, Art, Culinary Schools, BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctoral & Professional (Medical & Law school)

• Wide Variety of Entrance Requirements

• Entrance Exam (SAT/ACT) Varies – Check Each Individual School for Requirements

SAT

SAT Reasoning Tests

• Critical Reading, Math & Writing

(Each test scored on a 200 – 800 Scale)

SAT Subject Tests

•English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Languages (200 – 800)

ACT

• The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.

• The Writing Test, which is optional (but recommended) measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.

• Composite Scores range from 1 - 36

Science, Math, Reading, English

Critical Reading, Math, Writing

Accepted Nationally Accepted Nationally

Curriculum Based Reasoning

No Penalty for wrong answers Penalty for wrong answers

All Multiple Choice Math grid-ins

Basic Fee: $36.50 Basic Fee: $51.00

Writing Essay: Optional ($16.00)

Writing Essay: Mandatory

Writing Essay: 30 Min. Writing Essay: 25 Min.

Perfect score 36 Perfect score 2400

Students select which score reports to send to colleges

All Scores reported to colleges

Pre-ACT: Explore and PLAN Pre-SAT: PSAT

What’s the Difference?ACT SAT

What’s the Formula to getting admitted to the competitive

colleges?

Unfortunately there is NO set formula

College Needs Change from Year to Year

College Admissions Criteria

1.The pattern (# of yrs. in subject) and level (College prep, honors and/or AP) of academic courses. How rigorous is the course of study???2. Classroom Performance (GRADE POINT AVERAGE)

3. Academic Potential – Admission Tests (ACT or SAT)

4. Other considerations – references, activities, volunteer service, and/or class rank.

UC Admission StatsUC Admission Stats

Applications

Received

Students

Admitted

Enrolled GPA SAT

UCLA 80,494 16,177 5,825 4.15 2,052Berkeley 67,691 14,101 4,162 4.18 2,076UCSD 67,407 24,782 3,444 4.11 1,993UC Irvine 60,687 24,968 5,050 4.03 1,854UC Davis 55,895 21,248 4,705 4.07 1,906UCSB 62,416 24,248 4,098 4.01 1,915Santa Cruz 38,515 18,703 3,700 3.84 1,793Riverside 33,815 18,502 4,000 3.72 1,720Merced 14,974 9,820 1,400 3.59 1,634

UC & CSU Placement TestsUC & CSU Placement Tests

University of California• Analytical Writing Placement Exam

California State University• English Placement Test (EPT)• Entry Level Math (ELM)• Early Assessment Program (EAP)• Early Start Program

CSU & UC CostCSU & UC Cost

CSU Average Cost

Tuition $7,025 +/-

Book Fees $1,666 +/-

Miscellaneous expenses $3,821 +/-

Room & Board $10,932 +/-

Total $23,444 +/-

University of CaliforniaTuition (Fees) $12,686

Books & Supplies $1,521

Health insurance Allowance/Fee $1,318

Room & Board $14,208

Total Estimated Cost $31,902 (Includes Personal expenses)

University/College

Student Population

Cost Fall Applicants/Admits

GPA/CR/W/M

University of Southern California

17,000+ Undergraduate

20,000+ Grad/Professional

$ 44,463 Tuition$12,440 Housing/Dining$ 2,980 Fees/Books/etc.$59,883 Total

46,104 / 9,18720% - 3,012

3.80 Nonweight640 – 740680 – 780670 – 770 

Chapman University – Orange, CA

6,800 + Undergraduate

8,400 + Grad/Professional

$ 41,564 Tuition/Fees$ 12,291 Housing/Dining$ 2,900 Books/Personal$ 57,755Total

9,616/4,31345% - 1,624 enrolled

3.7 unweighted550 – 650 (CR) 560 – 660 (M) 570 – 660 (W)

Maryville University(Saint Louis , Missouri)

2,968 Undergraduate708 Graduate

$22,882 Tuition$8,892 Living Expense$7,142 Fees/Books/etc.$38,916 Total

  GPA – 3.64ACT Composite: 23 - 27

Whittier College 1,530 Undergraduate758 Grad/Professional

$36,992 Tuition/Fees$10,428 Housing$5,126 Books/Other$52,546 Total

2,989 / 2,13771% - 569 attended

480 - 580480 - 590480 - 570ACT 20-26

Private Universities

Financial AidFinancial Aid

Grants Scholarships Work Study Loans

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Information on FAFSA helps determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid

• Applications submitted on or after Jan. 1st• For Cal Grants, FAFSA needs to be submitted

by March 2nd• Attending college must have a FAFSA on file for

any financial aid (including scholarships)

• Private schools may require an additional financial aid profile (CSS) – check with individual colleges for due dates.

GrantsGrants

• Money that does not have to be repaid

• Usually based on financial need

• Cal Grant – State Grant Program: Based on GPA, financial need, and other criteria – GPA Verification form due March 2nd

• Pell Grants – Federal Grant Program: Based on financial need

ScholarshipsScholarships

• Usually free money based on merit – good grades, high test scores, athletics, musical ability, community service and sometimes financial need

• Private National, Private Local, Institution • SFHS College Center Publishes a list of

available scholarships on an on-going basis (school website, college tab, scholarship listing)

Work Study & LoansWork Study & Loans

• Work Study - Both Federal & College funded = students who qualify are assisted in finding a job on or off campus to help pay for college.

• Loans – Money students borrow that must be repaid with interest.

Where Should I GoWhere Should I Go

Step 1 – Know YourselfI’ve always wanted to…

Step 2 – Determine the DetailsLocation, Location, Location!!!

Step 3 – Do your researchHow is this school the right fit for

me?

College Center Resources

College Information

College Visitations and Catalogs

College Applications **(Parent Ed Day Session)

CSU & UC Application WorkshopsCollege Test Registration Materials

SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, ACT, PSAT

Scholarship & Financial Aid Information

Scholarship Bulletins

Financial Aid Applications & Workshops

Build a College Tool Kit

(Organize your College Box)

ACT Test Scores Advanced Placement (AP)

Awards Cal. Std. Test (CST)

ELC PSAT

Report Cards Resume

SAT Scores Transcripts

Community Service Financial Aid

Scholarships Special Programs

Build a College Tool Kit

(Organize your College Box) Cal State Univ. Fullerton Cal State Univ. Long Beach

Cal State Univ. Northridge Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly Pomona U.C.L.A.

U.C. Irvine U.C. Santa Cruz

You’re On Your Way!

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Monitor your student’s grades

Plan & prepare to meet ALL deadlines

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