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Paying for Senior YearCollege Expenses
Applications, Deposits
Activities
Prom, Trips
Personal Expenses
Paying for CollegeTuition
Housing
Books
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Types of Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Universities/Out of State/ Universidades Privadas
University of California (UC)/Universidad de California
California State University (CSU)/Universidad Estatal de CaliforniaCommunity Colleges (CC)/Colegios Comunitarios
U C
MAP/MAPA
CSU
MAP/MAPA
CCC
MAP
What’s the difference?Type of School
Minimum GPA
Cost of Attendance
Number of
Students
Number of Campuses
Selectivity
Private Schools
3.5 & above
$39,048-55,644
5,107 Over 2,000 in US
Moderate-Difficult
University of California
3.0 & above
$13,416-31,572
15,668 10 in CA
Moderate- Difficult
California State University
2.0 & above
$6,276-25,086
25,170 23 in CA
Moderate
Community College
Any $1,114-7,000
11,026 112 in CA
Easy
College 411:Concepts & Terms
Presentation by Ms. PortilloDowntown College Prep H.S.
The Traditional College Trajectory
2 Years - General Education
2-3 Years - Study MajorComplete
college in 4-5 years
Today’s Reality
2 Years - General Education
2-3 Years - Study Major
1-2 Years - Remediation
Completion can take 6-7
years
Areas of study
1-2 Years - Remediation
Remediation• Courses not for credit• Depends on your college assessment &
college requirements• These classes close the gap between high
school level work & college level work
Areas of study
2 Years - General Education
General Education• Required of all 4 year colleges• Prepare you with foundation courses for
your major• Integrate all fields of study• Are intended to help students explore
their true interests of study and career
Areas of study
2-3 Years - Study Major
Major of study• Focused study within your department• Develop higher level thinking skills• Prepare you for professions in your field• Provide you with opportunities for
internships
Primary Degree Types
Bachelor of ARTS ( B.A. )
Bachelor of SCIENCE( B.S. )
Bachelor of FINE ARTS
( B.F.A. )
Associate of ARTS
( A.A. )
Associate of SCIENCE
( A.S. )
2 Year Degree ProgramsCommunity College
4 Year Degree ProgramsCSU, UC, Private Universities
What’s the difference?College vs. University
A college offers a collection of degrees in one specific area.
What’s the difference?College vs. University
A university is a collection of colleges. When you go to a university you are going to be graduating from one of their colleges, such as the business college.
College Board is
THE BOMB!!! USE IT!!!
FAMILY CONNECTION IS ALSO A GREAT RESOURCE.
Comparing College SizeCal State LA Occidental Collegec
Comparing College Size
Cal State LA
OccidentalCollege
Comparing Student BodyCal State LA Occidental College
Comparing Colleges
College Board is THE BOMB!!!
USE IT!!!
Comparing College SizeCal State LA Occidental Collegec
Comparing College Size
Cal State LA
OccidentalCollege
Comparing Student BodyCal State LA Occidental College
Eligibility for CSU SystemGPA = ACT score
GPA & ACT = More College Options