College Admissions Panel October 11, 2018

Meet the Panelists

● Amy Gutierrez

○ West Valley College

● Naomi Schoenholz

○ Michigan State University

● Julio Ortega

○ San Jose State University

● Yonatan Nieves

○ UC Santa Cruz

● Stephanie Smith

○ University of San Francisco

Community Colleges

Local Community Colleges

Mission College

Evergreen College

West Valley College

DeAnza College

San Jose City College Foothill College

1. Transfer Pathways

Transfer: CSU

Transfer: CSU

▶ Associate Degree to Transfer

▶ 60 + 60 in specific programs

▶ GPA Boost for admission purposes

▶ Commitment to finish Bachelor’s Degree

in two years after Community College

▶ Examples:

▶ Communication Studies

▶ Mathematics

▶ Early Childhood Education

Transfer: UC

▶ Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

▶ Minimum GPA’s per college and per major

▶ UC Davis - Engineering – 3.30 GPA

▶ UC Davis - Psychology – 2.90 GPA

UC Commitment to Transfers

▶ Percentage of UC’s New Enrollments that

are junior level transfers:

33%

Transfer:

Out of State

Out of Country

Private Schools

2. Career Education

3. Skill Building

4. Relaunch….

$690/semester

$1,380/year $2,871/semester

$5,4742/year

$5,751/semester

$11,502/year

SCU (Private)

$16,411/ quarter

$49,233/ yearly

*summer optional

Research Options for Now and the Future

▶ Research Now

▶ West Valley Tours

▶ Tuesday at 3 pm

▶ Open House – March 16

▶ College Fairs (WACAC – May 2)

▶ Senior Year

▶ Feb 1 - Online Application System

▶ No Assessment

▶ Early Admissions Orientation in April/May

Considering Out-of-State

Colleges

In-State Colleges and Universities

• 9 UC Campuses

• 23 Cal State Campuses

• 112 Community Colleges

• 75 Independent Colleges

= 107 Four-Year Options

Over 3000 Colleges

Why Go Out-of-State • More options

• New people

• National perspective

• Independence

• Going outside your comfort zone

• New atmosphere

• New food!

Going Out-of-State is…

• More expensive?

True or false

In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition

• Only public schools have in-state and out-of-state tuition.

• Private schools cost the same for in-state and out-of-state students as their funding does NOT come from state taxes.

• Public Schools give a discount to students from their state because the students or their parents pay taxes in that state.

Western Undergraduate Exchange • 15 Western Participating States & 1 US Territory:

• Alaska Arizona

• California Colorado

• Hawaii Idaho

• Montana Nevada

• New Mexico

• North Dakota South Dakota

• Oregon Washington

• Utah Wyoming

• Northern Mariana Islands

WUE • 150 Participating two- and four- year public institutions.

• Founded in 1987

• Largest program of its kind in the US

• Cost is 150% of in-state tuition

• In 2017-2018, 40K students saved over $356.4 million on out-of-state tuition

https://www.wiche.edu/wue

Can search by program categories

Search by Major

California and Impaction • Impaction is a California phenomenon!

• Most out-of-state colleges are not impacted.

• Graduate in four years

–Save tuition dollars

–Start working sooner

Institutional Scholarships

• Most colleges have institutional scholarships

• Families with good incomes can qualify for scholarships and financial aid.

• Out-of-State colleges can cost less than attending an in-state public institution.

Financial Aid

• FAFSA

– Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Until you apply for financial aid, you really don’t know how much your college education will cost

• Pell Grants, Cal Grants, Work Study, Institutional aid, Student Loans, Scholarships

Welcome to

The California State University

Animation/ Illustration

Architecture

Aviation

Business

Dairy Science

Education

Engineering (Various)

Fire Protection Administration

Forensic Science

Global Intelligence and National

Security

Hotel Restaurant Management

Interior Design

Kinesiology/ Sports

Management

Music Industry & Tech.

Nursing Radio/

Television Film Wine

and Viticulture

And hundreds of others….

What You Can Study at the

CSU

Life at the CSU

On-Campus Housing

Associated Student

Government

Study Abroad Programs

Clubs/ Student Organizations

Costs/ Financial Aid

Community Service Learning

Leadership Development

Programs

Campus Job Opportunities

Sports and Activities

Student Support Programs

Campus Resources

Academic Advising

Writing Center

Career Center

Tutoring Center

Study Abroad Programs

Counseling & Psychological

Services

Various Student Cultural

Centers

Leadership Development

Programs

Veteran & Military Services

Disability Student Services

Food Pantry

Campus Resources

Freshmen Requirements for

the CSU To be considered for

admission, students must

meet the following

criteria:

Be a high school graduate,

or the equivalent.

Complete the fifteen-unit

comprehensive “a-g” course

pattern of college

preparatory study with

grades of “C-” or better.

Earn a qualifying

eligibility index (SAT/ ACT

and GPA)

Social Science: …………2 years

English: ………………….4 years

Mathematics: ……………3 years

Laboratory Science:…….2 years

LOTE: .............................2 years

VPA: ……………………....1 year

Electives: …………………1 year

All college prep courses must be

completed with final grades of

“C-” or higher

A-G Course List

http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/

A-G Requirements

Main website to:

Explore campuses

Admission Information

Explore Majors

Financial Aid

Online Application Application Period: October 1st – November 30th

What is Impaction?

When a campus receives a

greater number of

applications from eligible

students but not enough

spaces to offer admission for

all of those eligible students.

Therefore, meeting the

minimum requirements may

not be enough to gain

admission to SJSU

Non-Impacted Campuses

CSU Dominguez Hills

CSU Channel Islands

San Francisco State

California Maritime

Academy

CSU Stanislaus

CSU Bakersfield

Types of Financial Aid:

Grants

Work Study

Scholarships

Loans

http://www.sjsu.edu/faso

Types of Scholarships:

Campus Based Scholarships

Scholarships for incoming freshmen

Department Based Scholarships

Private Based Scholarships

How Do I Pay For College?

Tips for You

Treat your college search

like a buffet dinner. Scope

out your choices before filling

your plate.

Be adventurous! Don’t just

focus on “name” Schools.

Do your research and ask

questions

Tips for Success

How To Prepare to

Make Your College

Choice

Pre-Admissions Advising

Register for a Tour

Do Your Research

Follow Campuses on Social

Media

Get Connected

Student Outreach &

Recruitment

(408) 924-2564

outreach@sjsu.edu

Julio C. Ortega

Admissions Counselor/

Recruiter

Julio.ortega@sjsu.edu

Contact Us

Introducing the

University of California

When selecting where to apply,

consider:

• Major

• Size

• Location

Apply broadly!

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UC Campuses

Campus Locations

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UC Berkeley

UC Davis

UC Irvine

UC Los Angeles

UC Merced

UC Riverside

UC San Diego

UC San Francisco

UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Cruz

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Our Mission & You

We teach

Choose from 700+ majors

We conduct research

Be at the forefront of new ideas &

pioneering efforts

We provide public service

Be part of a student body dedicated to

the public good

62 Nobel Prizes, with one faculty member winning twice, and the

most recent in 2014

UC research led to 86 new startups and 1,769 new inventions in

2015—the equivalent of nearly 5 new inventions per day

39M volumes in libraries, 2nd only to Library of Congress

More PhDs granted than any other US university

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Global Recognition

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Exciting UC Programs Education Abroad Program (EAP)

Study in your choice of over 40 countries

UCDC/UC Sacramento Center

Study our government in Washington D.C. or Sacramento

Intercampus Visitor Program

Take courses at another UC for up to a year

Undergraduate Research

Research is not just for science majors!

Work-Learn Programs/Internships

Earn money while putting your education to use

Admission to UC

Minimum Admission Requirements Subject Years Required

A. History/social science 2 years

B. English 4 years

C. Mathematics 3 years

D. Laboratory science 2 years

E. Language other than English 2 years

F. Visual and performing arts 1 year

G. College-preparatory elective 1 year

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GPA Requirement

California Resident Non-Resident

3.0 3.4

Exam Requirement

ACT with Writing or SAT with Essay

Systemwide Guarantees for Freshman Applicants

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Local Path

• Top 9% of students in local high school

• Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or better in a

specific set of courses

• Applicants meet 9% benchmark GPA for the

high school

Statewide Path

• Top 9% of California high school graduates

• Applicants must meet general requirements

and have a high score on UC admission index

Every UC Campus

• Receives the same application

• Reviews for minimum requirements

• Reviews for admission individually using

content of the application

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Requirements vs. Selection

Campuses Look For

• Strong grades, test scores & course preparation

• A comprehensive educational experience

Assess Student Within Context

• Educational environment

• Available resources and opportunities

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Comprehensive Review

Freshman Comprehensive Review

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• Grade-Point Average

• Test Scores

• Courses

Completed/Planned

• Honors Courses

• Top 9% Local Context (ELC)

• Quality of Senior-Year

Program of Study

• Academic Opportunities in

California High Schools

• Performance in Academic Subject Areas

• Achievements in Special

Projects

• Improvement in Academic

Performance

• Special Talents,

Achievements, and Awards

• Participation in Educational

Preparation Programs

• Academic Accomplishment

Within Life Experiences

• Geographic Location

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Transfer Admission 30 percent of UC undergraduates are transfers, most entering

at the junior level

Six campuses have Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)

programs with all 113 California community colleges

Prepare early - Use these online resources to help you:

ASSIST

assist.org

UC Transfer Admission Planner (UCTAP)

uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu

Minimum Transfer Requirements

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Seven-course pattern:

• Two transferable courses in English composition

• One transferable course in mathematical concepts and quantitative

reasoning

• Four transferable courses chosen from at least two areas of arts and

humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological

sciences

Additional Requirements

Units 60 Semester/90 quarter units of UC-transferable coursework

GPA CA resident: 2.4 minimum Nonresident: 2.8 minimum

Courses Major preparation and general education coursework

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Transfer Pathways Outline courses to take to prepare for transfer to ANY UC campus for 21

of the most popular transfer majors:

Anthropology History

Biochemistry

Mathematics

Biology Mechanical

Engineering

Business Administration Molecular Biology

Cell Biology Philosophy

Chemistry

Physics

Communication Political Science

Computer Science Psychology

Economics Sociology

Electrical Engineering

English

Film and Media Studies

Transfer Comprehensive Review

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• Grade Point Average in all

transferable courses

• Completion of courses to meet

major preparation

• Completion of courses to meet

breadth requirements

• Participation in academic

honors courses or programs

• Completion of an associate

degree for transfer offered by a

California community college

• Special talents, achievements,

and awards

• Completion of special projects

• Academic accomplishment

within life experiences

• Geographic location

Personal insight questions

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Applicants must respond to

4 prompts.

Each response is a max of

350 words

View as personal interview

on paper

Applying for Admission

Application available: August 1

Application Period: November 1-30

Application Fee: $70 (fee waiver available)/$80 International

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• UC does NOT have an Early Action or Early Decision process

• Apply broadly across the system to the campuses that interest you!

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Paying for UC

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Financing a UC education is a partnership between the student, his or her parents and UC.

The actual cost for most

students and parents is much

less than the “sticker price.”

Over half of California

students pay no systemwide

tuition and fees because they

are covered by grants or

scholarships.

Average UC Cost of Attendance

(2016-17)

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Blue + Gold Opportunity Plan

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Guarantees that UC tuition will be covered by grants and/or

scholarships for California students from families with incomes of

$80,000 or less who have need

universityofcalifornia.edu/blueandgold

Furthermore, low- and middle-income students may qualify for help

to cover other costs as well.

Two-thirds of UC students receive some gift aid (grants or

scholarships that do not need to be repaid) averaging $16,600.

Apply for Financial Aid!

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California Dream Act Application

• For CA undocumented students

• Opens doors for state and UC financial aid

• Priority deadline: March 2

• Application: csac.ca.gov

universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/cost/index.html

Filing period for financial aid starts October 1

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Opens doors for federal, state, and UC financial aid

• Auto-fill your financial info from the IRS

• Priority deadline: March 2

• Application: fafsa.ed.gov

Useful links for you

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Local Path (ELC)

You rank in the top 9% of

your high school class

based on UC calculations

General admissions information

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

UC Admissions Selection Process for Freshman

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/index.html

UC Admissions Selection Process for Transfers

admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/reviewed/index.html

Personal insight questions

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/index.html

Application procedures

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html

A-G Course List

https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist

Determine which courses transfer from a community college

www.assist.org

More useful links for you

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Local Path (ELC)

You rank in the top 9% of

your high school class

based on UC calculations

Transfer Pathways

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/preparation-paths/index.html

ACT Registration

www.act.org

SAT Registration

www.collegeboard.com

SAT Subject Test recommendations

http://tinyurl.com/pjs8tne

Financial aid and scholarship

information

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UC Financial Aid information universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/index.html

UC Resources for Undocumented Students undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/ Middle Class Scholarship

universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/glossary/middle-class-scholarship/index.html Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov California Dream Act Application dream.csac.ca.gov

We wish you great

success!