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Planning for College
2013 Median Annual Earnings by
Education Level (workers aged 25+)
$89,128 Professional Degree
$84,396 Doctoral Degree
$69,108 Master's Degree* ($67,600 in 2012)
$57,616 Bachelor's Degree* ($55,432 in 2012)
$40,404 Associate’s Degree
$37,804 Some College
$33,852 High School Graduate
$24,544 Some High School
*only education levels to increase from previous year
Source: 2013 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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2013 Unemployment Rate
by Education Level
(6.1% average-all levels)
2.3% Professional Degree
2.2% Doctoral Degree
3.4% Master's Degree
4.0% Bachelor's Degree
5.4% Associate’s Degree
7.0% Some College
7.5% High School Graduate
11.0% Some High School
Source: 2013 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Higher Education in California
The University of California (UC)
 National research university with 9 campuses
 5 campuses ranked in the top 10 national universities by US
News & World Report
 Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D. programs
 Admission guarantee (100% admit rate):
Top 9% statewide or high school graduating class
11 A-G courses by end of 11th grade/15 by graduation
3.0 GPA 10th-11th grades in A-G courses (8 weighted semester
grades maximum)
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
 Average COA living on campus $33,100 ($13,200 fees)
 Average system wide time to degree: 4.25 years
 Comprehensive Review
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Higher Education in California
The California State University (CSU)
 23 Campuses (largest university system in the US)
 Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree programs
 Top 33% of high school graduates are CSU eligible
11 A-G courses by end of 11th grade/15 by graduation
3.0 10th-11th grade GPA in A-G courses (8 weighted semester
grades maximum)
SAT (Reading & Math only) or ACT (ACT/Writing not required)
 All campuses/most majors are “impacted” for freshmen
 Out of service area students will need to meet supplemental
criteria/higher eligibility index.
 Average COA living on campus $23,030 ($5472 fees)
 16% of students graduate in 4 years, 50% graduate in 6 years
 No Comprehensive Review (eligibility index/A-G only)
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Higher Education in California
California Community Colleges
 112 campuses, 2.1 million students, largest system in US
 2 year transfer programs, Associate Degrees, Certificates
 May offer Bachelor’s Degrees in 2017 (AB 850)
Non UC/CSU majors i.e. dental hygiene, law enforcement,
auto mechanics ($10,000 anticipated total fees)
 All H.S. grads eligible/simplified admissions criteria; no A-G
 Average COA (living at home): $11,607 ($1104 fees)
 One-third of UC degrees awarded to transfer students
 2.6 UC years to degree/3.0 CSU years to degree
 75% remediation, 48% degree completion/transfer
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Higher Education in California
Private Colleges and Universities
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Approximately 100 different schools in California
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D. programs
Average COA living on campus: $50,407 ($32,100 tuition)
smaller classes, more personalized education than many
public colleges or universities
 Various application deadlines/admission requirements
(competitive schools align with UC/CSU)
 More financial aid may be available (same with out of state
schools)
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Choosing A College
Factors to consider
Programs/majors/reputation
Location
Size of enrollment/selectivity
Off-campus resources
Cost of Attendance
Career Services
Years to graduate
Apply to a reasonable number of campuses (3-7)
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UC/CSU A-G Admission Requirements
No D/F grades
A - HISTORY 2 years required
U.S. History / World History
B - ENGLISH 4 years required
C - MATHEMATICS 3 years required/4 years recommended
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
D - LABORATORY SCIENCE 2 years required/3 years
recommended: Biology, and Chemistry or Physics
E - LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH 2 years required/3 years
recommended (must be the same language/ASL)
F - VISUAL or PERFORMING ARTS 1 year required
G - COLLEGE PREP ELECTIVE 1 year required
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Admissions Tests
(4 year colleges only)
 SAT Reasoning Test (www.collegeboard.com)
 ACT with Writing (www.act.org)
 SAT Subject Tests: May be recommended by UC campuses
and/or required by private campuses
 UC uses best single test score/CSU uses best sub-scores in
Verbal & Math sections/private schools vary
 Timing: Spring of 11th grade/Fall of 12th grade
 Either test can be retaken without penalty
 Deadline: December of 12th grade year (some campuses have
November deadlines: SDSU, SJSU, SLO)
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Factors used in 4 Year College
Admission Decisions
 GPA in A-G courses
UC/CSU uses GPA from 10th/11th grades only
include all A-G courses attempted on application/No D
grades
Maximum of 8 weighted semester grades
 SAT or ACT scores
 Leadership activities/community service/work experience
(UC, private)
 Personal Statement or Essay (UC, private)
 Letters of Recommendation (mostly private schools)
 Interview (private schools only)
 Comprehensive Review (UC)
 Admissions Index (CSU)
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College Planning Timelines
Freshman year
 Take college prep classes in core subjects/get good grades
 Get involved in school and community
Sophomore year
 Continue A-G curriculum/grades/activities
 October - take PSAT test
 Research careers/colleges/majors/visit campuses
Junior Year
 Continue A-G curriculum/grades/activities/campus visits
 October - take PSAT again (NMSQT)
 Spring Semester - take SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
and/or SAT Subject Tests
 Start researching scholarships
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College Planning Timelines
Senior year
 Take or re-take ACT/SAT/SAT Subject Tests
 Research/apply for scholarships
 Campus visits
 Common Application/private school deadlines
 November 30 – CSU & UC application deadline
 Early December – Local Scholarship Portfolios due
(Workshop in early November)
 March 2 FAFSA/Cal Grant application deadline
 Admissions notifications: December-April
 Community college applications: March-June
 Intent to Register (May 1)
 Housing deposits/orientation dates
 Send final transcripts/test scores(July 1/July 15)
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Sources of Financial Aid
Government-based financial aid
Federal programs
 FAFSA form must be filed between January 1 and March 2nd
 Pell Grant
 Stafford, Perkins, & PLUS loans (subsidized/unsubsidized)
 Work study
State programs
 Cal Grants (March 2nd deadline)
 Work Study
 Board of Governor’s Waiver-Community Colleges
 All programs require FAFSA
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Sources of Financial Aid
Institutional (campus based) financial aid
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Most require FAFSA
Academic departments (majors)
Athletics
Performing arts
May have separate applications or be included in
admissions application.
 Check with individual campus financial aid offices
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Sources of Financial Aid
Scholarships
 Local Sources: HHS & area service clubs, businesses, and
individuals
 Private sources: companies, charities, foundations, etc.
 www.fastweb.com
 Some require FAFSA
 Deadlines vary/apply early
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On-line College Planning Resources
California State University
www.csumentor.edu
University of California
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
Research Colleges in California
www.californiacolleges.edu
Private School Applications
www.commonapp.org
Information for Student-Athletes
www.ncaa.org
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
California Student Aid Commission
www.csac.ca.gov
SAT Information/Registration
www.collegeboard.org
ACT Information/Registration
www.act.org
Choosing a Major
www.assist.org
Scholar Research & Information
www.fastweb.com
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
Western Undergraduate Exchange
www.wiche.edu/sep/wue
Directory of Vocational/Trade Schools
http://www.rwm.org/rwm
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On-line Career Planning Resources
California Career Center
Career/College Planning
www.calcareercenter.org
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
California Career Zone
www.actstudent.org/career
www.cacareerzone.org
Choosing a Major
California Career Resource Network www.assist.org
www.californiacareers.info
Directory of Vocational/Trade Schools
Eureka (site code: KTMFXWB)
http://www.rwm.org/rwm
www.eureka.org
Careers and Majors
http://uncw.edu/career/WhatCanIDo
WithaMajorIn.html