HONORS
TRANSFER
PROGRAM
ONE DAY IN THE NOT-TOO-DISTANT FUTURE YOU WILL
GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND GO ONTO
COLLEGE …
DIFFERENT PATHS TO A COLLEGE DEGREE …
Direct to the University
Or
Freshman and Sophmore classes at Cabrillo
And then …
TRANSFER
THE HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM
Designed for high-achieving, university-ready students
Challenging classes:
 Writing
 Research
 Be Ready for University-level work
All honors courses are accepted at most colleges and universities around the
country
HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM
IS A GREAT OPTION FOR:
Students who want a challenging academic environment
Perhaps haven’t decided on a major or a college
See the value and benefits of completing their first two years
at Cabrillo
REASON #1: FINANCIAL SAVINGS
 University education is expensive
 Even with Financial Aid – think about how much education you will need …
Doctor – Lawyer – Teacher – Scientist – Counselor – Social Worker –
Businesswoman/man
All require more education beyond a 4-year degree
#2: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL TRANSITION
..
Not ready to leave home - go so far away to college
 Family – Siblings – Friends
Take time to identify your goals – know yourself and plan your future
WHO joins the HTP?
Students from all backgrounds, ages and experiences
Current Cabrillo Students,
Students coming to Cabrillo from other colleges and universities
High School seniors and recent graduates
Honors Transfer Program
BENEFITS for you at Transfer:
Priority admission or a competitive
edge to universities like UCLA, Cal
Berkeley and many private schools
Better preparation for success at the
University :
Research skills
Essay-writing skills
Study skills
Communicating with Professors
WHY join?
Smaller class sizes
Faculty mentors
Stimulating environment
Enriched curriculum
A strong support network
Honors Counselors
Hands-on Director
WHAT DO HONORS GRADUATES SAY?
It was an easy transition for them into their upper-division (junior/senior
level) classes
The study, research and essay-writing skills they developed in the
Honors Program helped them achieve high grades immediately
upon transfer
The friends they made in the program, and the relationships they
formed with their instructors made their participation in the program
very valuable
“The wonderful instructors teaching the honors classes, they are some
of the best educators around. Get to know them as a person,
especially if they spark an interest, because they may possibly open
doors for you that can change your life!” UC Davis Engineering major
WHAT DO THE UNIVERSITIES SAY ABOUT
CABRILLO STUDENTS?
Cabrillo students are not only well-prepared – they are often better
prepared than their native students who started as Freshman
The most competitive universities in California know that our Honors
students are top-notch:
 UCLA admitted 80% of our Honors Scholars who applied for Fall of
2013
 UC Berkeley admitted 90% of our Honors Scholars who applied for
Fall of 2013
Transfer students in general are more attractive to the universities –
proven ability at the college level.
WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE TO ATTEND CABRILLO AND THE
HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM?
Immediate group of like-minded, high-achieving students who want to learn – taking
many of the same classes together –
friends - study partners
Faculty who get to know you, and your specific
interests and goals
ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS
ENGL 2 Honors class at
Long’s Marine Lab
HIST 4A Honors class at Stanford University
Cantor Arts Center
UC Berkeley Shadow Day
SCHOLARSHIPS
Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity
Program
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California
Regents Scholarship Awards
Sigma Alpha of Omega Nu
AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
WHAT is required to Apply:
3.5 high school weighted GPA in A-G requirements
Eligible for college-level English - placement into ENGL 1A
Letter of Recommendation
Personal Statement – 250 word essay
Honors Transfer Program
HOW to apply?
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WHEN to apply?
Submit on-line application to include essay
Mail: official transcript with Fall grades and letter February 1st – March 15th, 2013
of recommendation
Take English assessment at Cabrillo or submit EAP:
All paperwork must be received
“ready for CSU or participating CCC college-level
by March 15!
English” or AP English scores of 4 or higher
Apply for Cabrillo College – separate via CCC Apply
Participate in Running Start
The Top 10
REASONS TO COME TO CABRILLO
1. SAVE $$$
In 2-years you could save between $22,000 - $45,000
2. Academic Support
3. New STEM Center Opened Fall 2013
4. Head of Your Class
5. Teachers Dedicated to Students
6. Small Class Sizes
7. State-of-the-Art Facilities
8. Technology Access
9. Exciting Programs
10. Join Smart, Motivated and Fun Students – Just Like You!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU
ACHIEVE YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS!
HONORS TRANSFER
PROGRAM
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?