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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
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
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