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 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
Out of State Schools
• Specific Entrance Requirements (varies by
state and/or individual school)
• Direct entry programs
• Non-Impaction status in various majors
• Can open up new opportunities for
advancement through early hands-on
involvement.
• Gain new perspective with out-of-state
experience
SAT
SAT Reasoning Tests
Current SAT = Critical Reading, Math & Writing (Each test scored on a 200 – 800
Scale)
Redesigned SAT (Spring 2016) = Reading, Writing & Language, Math,
Optional Writing (200 – 800 Scale for each subtest – Evidence –Based Reading &
Writing; Math)
Cross Test Score – 1. Analysis in History/Soc.Sci.; 2. Analysis in Science (10-40)
Additional Subscores – Reading and the Writing & Language; Math
SAT Subject Tests
English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Language, etc.
ACT
• The multiple-choice tests cover four skill
areas: English, mathematics, reading, and
science.
• The Writing Test, which is optional (but
recommended and required for UC) 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
Reading, Writing & Language,
Math
Accepted Nationally
Accepted Nationally
Curriculum Based
Curriculum Based
No Penalty for wrong answers No Penalty for wrong answers
All Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice
Basic Fee: $38.00
Basic Fee: $54.50
Writing Essay: Optional
($16.50)
Writing Essay: Optional
Writing Essay: 30 Min.
Writing Essay: 50 Min.
Perfect score 36
Perfect score 1600
Students select which score
reports to send to colleges
Score choice option
Pre-ACT: Explore and PLAN
Pre-SAT: PSAT 8/9 & NMSQT
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.
14 Comprehensive Review Factors
Academic:
 Grade-point average
 Test scores
 Performance in and number
of courses beyond minimum
a-g requirements
 UC-approved honors
courses and advanced
courses
 Eligibility in the Local
Context (CA residents only)
 Quality of senior-year
program of study
 Academic opportunities in
California high schools
 Outstanding performance in
one or more academic
subject2015
areas
COUNSELOR CONFERENCE
Non-Academic:
 Achievements in special
projects
 Improvement in academic
performance
 Special talents, achievements
and awards
 Participation in educational
preparation programs
 Academic accomplishment in
light of life experiences
 Geographic location
*Note: No single factor
determines admission
UC Admission Stats
UCLA
Berkeley
UCSD
UC Irvine
UC Davis
UCSB
Santa Cruz
Riverside
Merced
Applications
Received
Students
Admitted
Enrolled
GPA
SAT
92,728
73,771
78,091
66,508
64,595
70,463
45,540
34,064
15,288
16,051
5,701
4,162
3,444
5,050
4,705
4,884
3,500
4,000
1,600
4.26
4.41
4.13
4.04
1923
13,321
26,473
27,764
24,659
22,815
23,396
19,329
9,780
1970-2270
2018
1874
3.95-4.25
1800-2120
4.05
3.88
3.80
3.61
1902
1782
1773
1638
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) – Included in
Smarter Balance Test for Juniors
• Early Start Program
CSU & UC Cost
Tuition
Book Fees
CSU Average Cost
$6,800 +/$1,860 +/-
Miscellaneous expenses
Room & Board
Total
$2770 +/$12,561 +/$23,990 +/-
University of California
Tuition (Fees)
$13,400
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Health insurance Allowance/Fee
$2,100
Room & Board
$14,200
Total Estimated Cost
$33,600 (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
$45,602 Tuition
$12,902Housing/Dining
$2,196 Fees/Books/etc.
$60,700 Total
51,800 / 9,225
17.8% - 3,012
3.82 unweighted
640 – 740
680 – 780
670 – 770
$ 44,710 Tuition/Fees
$14,770Housing/Dining
$ 2,900Books/Personal
$ 62,380 Total
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)
5,500 Undergraduate
& Graduate
$24,694 Tuition
$9,972 Living Expense
$1,190 Fees/Books/etc.
$35,856 Total
Whittier College
1,655 Undergraduate
109 Grad/Professional
$41,246 Tuition
$12,486Housing/Dining
$590 Fees/Books/Other
$54,322 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
(school website, college tab, scholarship
listing)
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.
SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
FINANCIAL AID PARENT/STUDENT
WORKSHOPS
• Financial Aid Night: Thursday, January 14 @
6:00pm (Spanish- Library & English – S.
Gym)
• Cash for College/FAFSA workshop (Library):
Saturday, January 30 from 8 – 12pm
• Cash for College/FAFSA workshop (Library):
Wednesday, February 17 from 5 -8pm
Where Should I Go
Step 1 – Know Yourself
I’ve always wanted to…
Step 2 – Determine the Details
Location, Location, Location!!!
Step 3 – Do your research
How 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 Workshops
College 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
 Financial Aid
 ELC
 PSAT
 Report Cards
 Resume
 SAT Scores
 Transcripts
 Community Service
 Standardized Testing
 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
Whittier College
Loyola Marymount
University of Michigan
Bennington College
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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