Higher Education Systems
• Community College (Workshop)
• California State University
• University of California
• Independent/Private
University of California & Cal.State University
A – G Requirements
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
History/Social Science – 2 Years Required
English – 4 Years Required
Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years
Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1)
Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3
Years Recommended
Language other than English – 2 Years
Required, 3 Years Recommended
Fine Arts – 1 Year Required (College Prep)
Electives – 1 Year Required (Visual/Performing
Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Lab Sci., Lang.
other than English)
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 & SAT Subject test
recommended
• 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) Vary – 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
ACT
What’s the Difference?
SAT
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: $35
Basic Fee: $50.00
Writing Essay:
Optional($15.50)
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 Formula to getting
admitted to the competitive
colleges?
Unfortunately there is
NO set formula
College’s 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 Stats
UCLA
Berkeley
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Davis
UCSB
Santa Cruz
Riverside
Merced
Applications
Received
Students
Admitted
Enrolled
GPA
SAT
72,657
61,702
60,838
54,532
49,416
49,655
32,954
29,888
13,148
15,455
5,825
4,162
3,444
5,050
4,705
4,098
3,700
4,000
1,400
4.11
4.16
4.07
4.02
4.03
3.96
3.78
3.70
3.57
2,042
2,067
1,991
1,844
1,901
1,903
1,756
1,711
1,617
13,038
22,939
19,806
22,538
23,041
19,936
18,375
9,874
UC & 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)
CSU & UC Cost
Tuition
Book Fees
CSU Average Cost
$7,025 +/$1,666 +/-
Miscellaneous expenses
Room & Board
Total
$3,821 +/$10,932 +/$23,444 +/-
University of California
Tuition (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)
Private Universities
University/
College
University of
Southern California
Student
Population
17,000+
Undergraduate
20,000+
Grad/Professional
Cost
Fall
Applicants/A
dmits
GPA/CR/W/M
$ 44,463 Tuition
$12,440
Housing/Dining
$ 2,980 Fees/Books/etc.
$59,883 Total
46,104 / 9,187
20% - 3,012
3.80 Nonweight
640 – 740
680 – 780
670 – 770
$ 41,564 Tuition/Fees
$ 12,291
Housing/Dining
$ 2,900
Books/Personal
$ 57,755Total
9,616/4,313
45% - 1,624
enrolled
3.7 unweighted
550 – 650 (CR)
560 – 660 (M)
570 – 660 (W)
Chapman
University –
Orange, CA
6,800 +
Undergraduate
Maryville
University
(Saint Louis ,
Missouri)
2,968 Undergraduate
708 Graduate
$22,882 Tuition
$8,892 Living Expense
$7,142 Fees/Books/etc.
$38,916 Total
Whittier College
1,530 Undergraduate
758 Grad/Professional
$36,992 Tuition/Fees
$10,428 Housing
$5,126 Books/Other
$52,546 Total
8,400 +
Grad/Professional
GPA – 3.64
ACT Composite
: 23 - 27
2,989 / 2,137
71% - 569
attended
480 - 580
480 - 590
480 - 570
ACT 20-26
Financial Aid
 Grants
 Scholarships
 Work Study
 Loans
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.
Grants
• 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
Scholarships
•
•
•
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
Work 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 Go
Step 1 – Know Yourself
Step 2 – Determine the Details
Step 3 – Do your research
College Center Resources
College Information
College Visitations and Catalogs
College Applications
CSU & UC Application Workshops
College Test Registration Materials
SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, ACT, PSAT
Scholarship & Financial Aid Information
Scholarship Bulletins
Financial Aid Applications & Workshops
District College Fair
Build a
College Organizer Box
 ACT Test Scores
Advanced Placement (AP)
 Awards
 Cal. Std. Test (CST)
 ELC
 PSAT
 Report Cards
 Resume
 SAT Scores
 Transcripts
 Volunteer
 Financial Aid
 Scholarships
 Special Programs
Build a
College Organizer Box
 Cal State Univ. Fullerton
 Cal State Univ. Northridge
 Cal State Univ. Long
Beach
 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
 Cal Poly Pomona
 U.C.L.A.
 U.C. Irvine
 U.C. Santa Cruz
You’re On Your Way!
 Get organized NOW
 Monitor your student’s grades
 Plan & prepare to meet ALL
deadlines
 No “Senioritis” Allowed
Thank You!!
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