Norwalk High School

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La Mirada High School

The Road to College

Higher Education Options in California

 California Community Colleges degree.

2-year college. Students can choose to work toward an associate (two-year) degree or a one or two year training/certificate program in a choice occupational fields, such as health professions. Students may also complete a coursework to enable them to transfer to a college or university to complete a 4 year  California State University (CSU) number of doctor’s degrees.

With 23 campuses, the California State University is the largest, most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. The CSU system emphasizes undergraduate education, leading to a bachelor’s, master’s, and a limited

Higher Education Options in California

 University of California (UC) humanities.

The 10 general campuses of the University of California combines the education of undergraduates with a strong emphasis on graduate programs and world-class research in science &  California Independent Colleges programs.

The 75 independent, nonprofit California colleges and universities offer diverse and unique educational opportunities such as faith affiliated, women’s colleges etc. These institutions also include 2-year, undergraduate and graduate

The 4-Year College Applicant

Taking the Right Classes: A-G History / Social Sciences -

U.S. History - 1 Year World History - 1 Year Government/Economics

2 Years Required English 4 Years Required

College Preparatory English Composition Literature

Mathematics 3 Years Required / 4 Recommended

College Preparatory Math (beginning with Algebra I or equivalent)

The 4- Year College Applicant

Taking the Right Classes: A-G Laboratory Science -

Biology Chemistry Physics

2 Years Required / 3 Recommended Language Other Than English 2 Years Required / 3 Years Recommended

Must be 2 years of the same language

Visual and Performing Arts 1 Year

Must be an ADVANCED visual or performing arts course.

College Preparatory Electives -

Chosen from: A-F

1 Year

The 4 Year College Applicant

What’s the difference between an Applicant and a Competitive Applicant?

Minimally Eligible Applicant 2 years of History / Social Science 4 years of English 3 years Math (

starting with Algebra

) 2 years of Laboratory Science 2 years of a Foreign Language 1 year of Visual / Performing Arts 1 year of College Prep Elective Competitively Eligible Applicant 3 years of History / Social Science 4 years of English (AP / Honors) 4 years Math (

starting with Algebra

) 3 years of Laboratory Science 3-4 years of a Foreign Language 1 year of Visual / Performing Arts 1 year of College Prep Elective

Taking the Right Classes: A-G

Your School’s UC Approved Course list

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www.ucop.edu/doorways

 If the class isn’t on this list, then...

DON’T TAKE IT!!

Important Tests

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SAT Reasoning Test

Math, Critical Reading and Writing 

ACT Plus Writing

Math, Science, Reading, English, and Writing 

SAT Subject Tests

Subject tests are optional and no longer required by the UCs. Some private schools may require the subject test. Check with the individual schools.

ACT v.s. SAT

ACT Plus Writing

Test Fee: Test Purpose: Test Content: Method of Scoring: $49.50

Achievement Math, English, Writing, & Science Reasoning NUMBER OF RIGHT ANSWERS & NO PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS

SAT Reasoning

$47.00

Aptitude Critical Reading, Writing, & Math Reasoning SCORE ADJUSTED FOR GUESSING & PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS

Financing My Education

4 Types of $$$$

Scholarships Grants Loans

Free Money$$$ Free Money$$$ based on

FINANCIAL NEED

•Federal: Pell and Supplemental Grant •The college or university •Cal Grants - GPA verification needed Borrowed money that you must pay back, often after you graduate

Workstudy

Wages from working on campus

Deadlines March 2

(FAFSA & GPA Verification Form)

Get Involved!

Participating in Extracurricular Activities is NECESSARY in order to be a competitive UC Applicant Examples:  Campus clubs and organizations — leadership positions — sports  Volunteering —church —hospital —YMCA —Government offices  Tutoring  Part-time job

Plan of Action

1. Finish off this academic year strong.

2. Meet with your counselor to plan your schedule for next year - be sure to choose a challenging curriculum.

3. Make sure all the classes that you have taken and are taking right now are UC approved.

4. Take the PSAT (Last chance: Fall of Junior year).

5. Start reading up on SAT & ACT info.

6. Start researching for scholarships.

7. Start thinking about which schools you want to apply to and go visit those schools.

8. Get involved!

Research!

Research! Research!

It’s NEVER too early to start     Research colleges and universities Attend college fairs Visit college campuses The only way to know what is right for you is to gather as much information as possible

Where on the Web

College Searches www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeboard.com/finding/ www.cacareerzone.org

www.collegeweeklive.com

SAT info.

ACT info.

High School Course Lists Financial Aid / Scholarships www.collegeboard.com

www.actstudent.org

www.ucop.edu/doorways

www.finaid.org

www.scholarships.com

www.petersons.com/finaid www.hsf.net www.wiredscholar.com

www.studentaidalliance.org

www.cccoapply.org www.csumentor.com/Select www.universityofcalifornia.edu

www.commonapp.org

www.fastweb.com