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Galileo Juniors: Plan 4 College
Overview
The Different Types of Colleges
How to Get Accepted to College
A Timeline of What to do When
Paying for College
The Four Systems of Higher Education in California
Community Colleges
California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges
Vocational and Academic instruction
Provide lower division coursework for
students seeking to transfer to a
university
Undergraduate instruction in the liberal
arts and sciences, professional education
and teacher education
Over 360 different majors
Focus on career preparation
The only public system to offer degrees
in medicine, dentistry, law and veterinary
medicine
Over 400 different majors
Focus on research and methods
Provide undergraduate instruction and
research based on their school’s mission
Different Entrance Requirements
Offer a wide range of degrees & programs
CA Community Colleges
110 campuses
Admit all students who are
18 yrs old or a high school
graduate
Many students attend for 23 years than TRANSFER
to a four-year college or
university for a Bachelor’s
degree
Also offer Vocational
Training
City College of San Francisco (CCSF)
1/4 of SFUSD students that go to college directly
out of high school go to CCSF
 Approximately 1,200 students a year
CCSF has programs that promote a smaller
learning environment
 Metro Health Academies
 African American student groups
 Latino and Asian Pacific Islander retention centers
CCSF Certificates
CCSF has vocational programs that train you for
relevant careers quickly
 Automotive Metal Repair
or Motorcycle Technician
 Firefighter
 Child Development
 Computer Programming
 Dental Assisting
 Fashion Merchandising
 Landscape (Construction,
Design, Maintenance)
 Medical Office Assisting or
Medical Billing
 Office Technology
 Multimedia Studies
(Animation, Programming,
Web Design)
 Paralegal
 Paramedic
 Pharmacy Technician
 Retail Management
 Travel and Tourism
 Vocational Nursing
 Youth Worker (Organizing,
Advocacy, Counseling &
Education)
CCC transfer path to
4-yr institutions
UC’s love transfer students!
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More than 90% of all transfers that were offered
admissions came from a California Community
College (CCC)
1/3 of all UC bachelor’s degrees go to transfer
students
7 UC campuses offer “Transfer Admission
Guarantees” or TAG agreements with
Community Colleges
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No TAG’s for UCB or UCLA
California State University
23 Campuses
Eligibility Requirements:
 A-G Courses
 Minimum GPA is 2.0
 SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
Exam
Automatic admissions to
non-impacted campuses
if you are CSU eligible
 Impacted Campuses will
have stricter requirements
Applications are accepted
online between October
1st - November 30th
www.csumentor.edu
Cal State
Universities
University of California
10 campuses – only 9 open for
undergraduates
Target upper 12.5% of high
school students
Minimum GPA is 3.0
Application criteria is based upon:
 Complete 11 out of 15 required
A-G Courses and GPA
 SAT or ACT with Writing
 SAT Subject Tests (Recommended,
not Required)
No longer needed for Class of 2012
and younger
 Extracurricular Activities and
Involvement
 2 Personal Statements
Applications are accepted from
November 1st to November 30th
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
University of California
Private Colleges and Universities
75 campuses throughout
California
Admissions requirements
will VARY
Most private colleges
require:
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A-G courses
SAT or ACT
Personal Statement
Extracurricular Activities and
Involvement
 Letters of Recommendation
www.commonapp.org
Private Universities
How to get accepted to a 4-yr
College or University
Take the right courses
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A-G classes
Get good grades
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C’s or higher in all your classes
 D’s = Do-over
 F’s = Fix it
Admission Requirements Comparison
UC
A-G
Courses
Entrance
Exams
GPA
History/Social Science: 2 yrs req
English: 4 yrs req
Math: 3 yrs req; 4 yrs rec
Lab Science: 2 yrs req; 3 yrs rec
Foreign Lang: 2 yrs req; 3 yrs rec
Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year
College Prep Electives: 1 year
SAT or ACT
**SAT Subject Tests no longer needed
for Class of 2012 or younger**
Minimum GPA is 3.0
Personal
2 Personal Statements
Info
Extra
Community Service, Volunteer Work,
Activities Clubs and Organizations, Sports, etc.
CSU
Private
CC
Same
as
UC
Similar
to
UC
18 years
of age or
high
school
graduate
SAT or ACT
SAT or ACT
N/A
Minimum
GPA is 2.0
GPA Varies
2.5 – 4.0+
N/A
No Essay
1 long essay
& a few short
essays
N/A
N/A
Recommended
N/A
Sample High School Plan for SFSU
Subject
9th
A. History
10th
11th
12th
World History
U.S. History
Econ/Gov’t
B. English
English I
English II
English III
English IV
C. Math
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calc
D. Lab
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
E. Foreign
Language
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
F. Art
G. Elective
Ceramics
Psychology
Sample High School Plan for UC Berkeley
Subject
9th
A. History
10th
11th
12th
World History
U.S. History
Honors
Econ/Gov’t
AP
B. English
English I
English II
Honors
English III
Honors
English IV
AP
C. Math
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Honors
Calculus
AP
D. Lab
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
AP
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV
Ceramics
Advanced
Ceramics
Journalism
Psychology
E. Foreign
Language
F. Art
G. Elective
Admission Requirements Comparison
UC
A-G
Courses
History/Social Science: 2 yrs req
English: 4 yrs req
Math: 3 yrs req; 4 yrs rec
Lab Science: 2 yrs req; 3 yrs rec
Foreign Lang: 2 yrs req; 3 yrs rec
Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year
College Prep Electives: 1 year
Entrance
Exams
SAT or ACT w/ writing
No longer needed for Class of 2012 =
2 Subject Tests
GPA
Minimum GPA is 3.0
Personal
2 Personal Statements
Info
Extra
Community Service, Volunteer Work,
Activities Clubs and Organizations, Sports, etc.
CSU
Private
CC
Same
as
UC
Similar
to
UC
18 years
of age or
high
school
graduate
SAT or ACT
SAT or ACT
N/A
Minimum
GPA is 2.0
GPA Varies
2.5 – 4.0+
N/A
No Essay
1 long essay
& a few short
essays
N/A
N/A
Recommended
N/A
UC Eligibility vs. Selectivity
ELIGIBILITY
Being eligible means
you meet the minimum
admission
requirements for a
school
Meeting minimum
eligibility DOES NOT
mean that a student
will be accepted to
their first choice
college
SELECTIVITY
When students apply to
highly selective
colleges or highly
competitive majors, the
college can hold them
to a higher standards
for admission
Success in College
Begins in the 9th Grade
What can you do to be
more competitive?
1.
2.
3.
Earn the best academic
grade point average
(GPA) in all completed “AG” college prep courses
4.
Study for your SAT’s or
ACT’s to obtain a
competitive score
5.
Get involved and be able to
share your special: talents,
achievements, awards,
performances, athletic
honors, community service,
and leadership roles
Take as many universityapproved honors, AP, IB
and transferable
community college
courses as possible
Take as many academic
college prep courses
beyond the minimum
requirements
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6.
Remember – thousands of
students apply and you want
to stand out
Write a strong personal
statement essay
Tips for Success in School
 Find a quiet place to study
 Complete daily homework assignments
 Turn off your cell phone, computer or
videogames, and email when doing
homework!
 Read at least 20-30 minutes a day
 Familiarize yourself with college “eligibility
requirements”
 Manage your time and meet deadlines
 Develop a relationship with your teachers, and
counselors
 Become involved in your school and in the
community
Preparation in the 9th Grade
Turn in all your homework assignments!
Enroll in college-prep courses such as:
 Algebra or Geometry, Foreign Language,
and Biology
Get good grades so you can be placed
in the Honors track
Preparatory Tasks for 10th Grade
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You should spend 1-2 hours studying and/or doing homework every night
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Take the PSAT test in October, and review the results with your counselor
and parent
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Find out about AP courses at your school:
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What courses are available
Ask if you are eligible for the classes that you want to take
Find out how to enroll in them for your junior year
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Update your college file, or start one if you haven't already
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Continue extracurricular activities:
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College admissions officers look at students' extracurricular activities when
considering them for admission
Continue participation in academic enrichment programs,
summer workshops, and camps with specialty focuses
such as music, arts, science, etc.
Preparatory Tasks for 11th Grade
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Maintaining your grades during your junior year is especially important
 You should be doing at least 2 hours of homework each night and participating in
study groups
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Take the PSAT in October
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Enroll in SAT preparation workshops
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Make sure you register for college admissions tests
 SAT – March and May or June
 ACT Exam – April or June
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Explore your college options:
 Research colleges online
 Obtain information at college/university fairs
 Participate in school sponsored campus visits
Create a college list of approximately 8-12 schools you are seriously
considering
 Narrow your list of colleges to match your personality, GPA, and test scores
Preparatory Tasks for the
Summer Before Your 12th Grade
 Practice writing online applications
 Fill out rough drafts of each application, without submitting them
 Start working on your college essays
 Ask family, friends, and teachers to review your essays for grammar,
punctuation, readability, and content
 Decide if you are going to apply under a particular college's early
decision (ED) or early action (EA) programs
 This requires you to submit your applications early, typically by November
1st of your senior year
 The benefit of applying early is that you’ll know if you get into the college
before Christmas
 Only apply early to your first choice college. Many early decision programs
are legally binding, requiring you to attend the college you are applying to,
should they accept you
Financial Aid
GRANTS
Free Money that doesn’t need to
be repaid, usually based on need
 State
Cal-Grant
 Federal
Pell Grant
LOANS
Borrowed money that you must
pay back, usually with interest
 Unsubsidized: Interest
accrues while your in school
 Subsidized: Government pays
the interest while your in
school
WORKSTUDY
Jobs to help pay for school
 Employment on or off Campus
 Up to 15 hours per week
SCHOLARSHIPS
Free money, not based on need
Merit Based
 Grades, test scores, athletic
ability, talents or other criteria
Private Scholarships
 Local, National
 Neighborhood Banks
& Businesses
Apply for financial aid on www.fafsa.ed.gov
Apply between January 1– March 2!!!!
Approximate Annual Tuition
and Fees in 2010-2011
Higher Education Systems
Yearly Tuition
& Fees
University of California (UC)
$10,000
California State University (CSU)
$5,000
Community College (CC)
Private/Independent Universities
(AICCU)
$800
$30,000 –
40,000 +
Estimated College Costs
Tuition & Fees: $10,000
Books/Supplies: $1,600
Room & Board: $11,200
Transportation: $1,300
Personal: $2,500
Tuition & Fees: $5,000
Books/Supplies: $1,600
Room & Board: $10,500
Transportation: $900
Personal: $2,000
Estimated Cost
Estimated Cost
 Living on Campus: $26,000
 Living at Home: $11,600
 Living on Campus: $20,000
 Living at Home: $6,600
What does it mean to be
undocumented?
If you are not a U.S. citizen, legal permanent
resident, do not possess a green card, visa, or other
legal documentation, you are considered
undocumented.
Who are undocumented students?
 Undocumented students include those born outside of the
United States, many of whom have lived in this country for
a significant portion of their lives, and who reside here
without the legal permission of the federal government.
AB540: California State Law Assisting
Undocumented Students
Assembly Bill 540, signed into law on October 12, 2001, makes
undocumented students eligible to pay in-state tuition if they:
 Attended a California high school for a minimum of three
years/6 semesters
 Does not have to be consecutive years
 Received a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
 Register or currently be enrolled at a public
college/university in California (CSU, UC, Community
College)
Programs to Consider
Sites to Get Familiar With
www.californiaolleges.edu
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
www.collegeboard.com
www.act.org
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.csumentor.edu
www.fastweb.com
www.uccp.org
www.aiccumentor.org
www.pin.ed.gov
www.cccapply.org
E-mail Communication
Colleges & Universities will communicate with you by E-MAIL
Apply for a free e-mail account at:
www.yahoo.com
www.hotmail.com
www.gmail.com
CHECK EMAIL / FOLDERS REGULARLY
DO NOT SWITCH ACCOUNTS
TIPS
 Use a PROFESSIONAL SOUNDING EMAIL ADDRESS
 Set up an account just for college purposes
Bai Zhen
AACE Educational Talent Search
College Counselor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 749 3430 x3246