Higher Education Systems
• Community College
• California State University
• University of California
• Independent/Private
Community College
• 110 Colleges Statewide
• Rio Hondo, Cerritos, Fullerton, Cypress, etc.
• Two year colleges – AA/AS & Vocational
certificates
• 18 yrs old, high school grad or pass the Cal. H.S.
Prof. Exam
• English & Math Placement Test
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
Colleges with Higher
Standards
Because of the number of students who
apply, a few campuses have higher
standards (supplementary admission criteria)
for all applicants. These include:
*Cal State Fullerton
*Cal State Long Beach
*San Diego State University
*Cal Poly Pomona
*Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
California State
University Campuses
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
University of
California (UC)
Campuses
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
PSAT/NMSQT
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•
•
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•
•
Recommended – Sophomores/Juniors
Critical Reading
Mathematic Skills
Writing Skills
October 12, 2011
Cost approximately $20.00
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: $34
Basic Fee: $49.00
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
SAT & ACT Dates
SAT 2010-11 Test Dates
Test
October 1, 2011
November 5, 2011
December 3, 2011
January 28, 2012
March 10, 2012
May 5, 2012
June 2, 2012
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT only
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT & Subject Tests
Regular Registration Deadlines
(postmark/submit by)
September 9, 2011
October 7, 2011
November 8, 2011
December 30, 2011
February 11, 2012
April 6, 2012
May 8, 2012
ACT Test Date
Registration Date
(Late Fee Date)
September 10, 2011
August 12, 2011
August 13-26, 2011
October 22, 2011
September 16, 2011
September 17- 30, 2011
December 10, 2011
November 4, 2011
November 5-18, 2011
February 11, 2012
January 13, 2012
January 14-20, 2012
April 14, 2012
March 9, 2012
March 10-23, 2012
June 9, 2012
May 4, 2012
May 5-18, 2012
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
Percent
Admitted
GPA
SAT
61,535
52,973
53,467
49,287
46,225
49,655
28,235
28,094
15,212
15,696
22.8%
25.8%
35.1%
47.6%
48.4%
46.4%
68.0%
68.9%
81,5%
4.11
4.14
4.08
3.97
4.00
3.97
3.75
3.67
3.56
2,038
2,073
1,966
1,849
1,902
1,889
1,681
1,710
1,652
13,793
18,744
23,476
22,385
23,041
19,201
19,363
12,395
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
$7,900 +/$1,600 +/-
Miscellaneous expenses
Room & Board
Total
$3,200 +/$10,400 +/$23,000 +/-
University of California
Tuition (Fees)
$13,200
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Health insurance Allowance/Fee
$1,160
Room & Board
$13,200
Total Estimated Cost
$31,200 (Includes Personal expenses)
Private Universities
University/
College
University of
Southern California
Student
Population
17,000+
Undergraduate
19,500+
Grad/Professional
Stanford University
6,800 +
Undergraduate
8,400 +
Grad/Professional
Cost
Fall
Applicants/Ad
mits
GPA/CR/W/M
$ 42,162 Tuition
$12,078 Housing/Dining
$ 4,581 Fees/Books/etc.
$ 60,801 Total
37,210 / 8,566
23%
4.04 Weighted
640 – 740
680 – 770
670 – 760
$ 40,050 Tuition/Fees
$ 12,291 Housing/Dining
$ 4,565 Books/Personal
$ 56,906 Total
34,348 / 2,439
7.1%
3.7 – 4.0
unweighted
600 – 800(V) =
81%
600 – 800 (M) =
88%
Yale University
5,200 +
Undergraduate
$30,400 Tuition
$13,198 Living Expense
$ 3,302 Fees/Books/etc.
$46,900 Total
25,869/7.9%
1,344 attending
SAT V= 700-800
M = 710 – 790
W = 710 – 800
ACT- 32-35
Duke University
6,500+ Undergraduate
7,700+ Grad/Professional
$41,938 Tuition/Fees
$11,967 Housing
$53,905+ Total
22,280 / 4,233
680 – 780
660 – 750
660 – 760
ACT 30-34
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 – 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.
Step 1:
Know Yourself
• Take an Interest Inventory
–Identify career interests
–Identify potential majors
–Identify personality traits
• Think about your likes & dislikes
–Playing a sport?
–Going to the beach?
• Knowing yourself can help you
figure out what to look for in your
college choices.
Step 2:
Determine the Details
• Develop a list of qualities that your
potential college should have.
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Study abroad
Athletics
Extracurricular activities
Campus life
Location
Thoughts to consider:
Would you prefer a large student population or a smaller one?
Would you prefer to commute or move away from home?
Would you prefer a climate that is warm, moderate, or seasonal?
Is it important to you that your college be ethnically and socio-economically
diverse?
Whether you are moving away from home or not, remember that you will be
spending 4 or more years of your life in this new place.
Step 3:
Do Your Research
• Important resources
– The Fiske Guide
– College Fairs
– College visitations
4,352
– Virtual tours
College/Universities
– College/Career Center
– Internet
to research!
– SFHS Staff
– Alumni
• Useful websites
– www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
• A U.S. Department of Education college-search site
– www.collegeview.com
Narrow down
• Combines college-search with interactive presentations
colleges/universities – www.petersons.com
that have what you
• Comprehensive website of colleges and universities around
want.
the world
– www.colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges
• Trusted ranking for the best college and universities in
Research your
America
final remaining
– www.campustours.com
choices and find
• Provides links to several college and university virtual tours,
the right one for
interactive campus maps, and much more.
you!
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
Useful Websites
 www.act.org
www.ed.gov/finaid.html
 www.collegeboard.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov
 www.ucop.edu/pathways
www.csac.ca.gov
 www.csumentor.edu
www.edwise.org
 www.aiccu.ed
 www.fastweb.com
 www.californiacolleges.edu
 www.cappex.com
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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