Preparing for College
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Preparing for College
Large Universities (pop. 40,000 plus)•Full scope of undergraduate majors and award master’s and doctoral degrees•Wide range of educational, athletic, and social experiences•Smaller colleges or schools•Public (UCLA, CSU Fullerton, U. of Michigan)•Private (USC, Harvard, New York University)
Liberal Arts Colleges (pop. 5,000 or less)•Picture-perfect campus, tucked away•Residential campuses, smaller enrollment, class size, and teacher-student ratios •Learning for the sake of learning•Fewer but great opportunities; personal touch•Full-time faculty•Public (Sonoma State); Private (Claremont College, Smith)
Small Universities (pop. 4,000 or less)•Stringet admissions policies•Well-recognized Graduate Programs but established strong undergraduate program•Emphasize particular program•Great majors with small campus community•Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University
Technical or Specialized•Specialized and saturated experience•CalTech•MIT•Bentley College (business)•Art Institute•ITT & DeVry•Co-op Institutions (learn & work)
Community Colleges•Meet needs of community•HS Diploma or 18 years old•Vocational programs•Associated of Arts/Science•Transfer track
Public Universities
Private Universities
Religious Colleges
Single-Gender Colleges
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2.5 gpaSAT Reasoning or ACT
3.0 gpaSAT Reasoning or ACT
Two Subject Tests
Varies0 – 3.5 gpaSAT, ACT
SAT Subject
Systems at a Glance
Student Fees / Tuition
(subject to change)
Degrees Offered
Required GPA & Entrance Exam(s)
Number of Campuses
Estimated costs:$31,000 for fees; $15,000
for room and board; $1,500 books and supplies
Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Minimum 2.5 – 3.0 gpaVaries: (Check with College or University of your choice)
More than 75
Independent Colleges and Universities
www.aiccu.edu
Estimated costs: $7,347 for fees; $12,555 for
room and board; $1,500 for books and supplies
Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral and,
Professional Degrees
3.0 GPAACT plus writing or SAT Reasoning and
two SAT Subject Tests
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apply to.)
University of California(UC)
www.ucop.eduSystem
About $600 for fees; $1,250 for books and
supplies. This assumes that a student lives at
home.
Associate degrees and vocational certificates
No GPAEnglish and math
Placement test prior to enrolling
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California Community Colleges
(CCC)www.ccco.edu
Estimated costs:$3,451 for fees;
$8,529 for room and board; and $1,386 for books and fees
Bachelors, Masters, And limited Doctoral
Degrees
2.5 GPAACT or SAT Reasoning
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California State University
(CSU)www.csumentor.edu
SAUSDGrades of : A, B, C, D Grades of: A, B, C
UNIVERSITY
3.5 – years of History/Social Science 2 - years of History/Social Science
4 – years of English 4 – years of English (CP/ Honors/AP)
3 – years of math (including geometry) 3 – years of math (including algebra II)
3 – years of science 2 – years of science (life & physical)
2 – years of same foreign language 2 – years of same foreign language
1 – year of fine arts 1 – year of fine arts
4.5 – years of electives (45 credits) 1 – year of college electives
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2 years of PE, 1 semester of health & CCP. Need to earn 240 credits in the areas above and the CAHSEE.
College entrance exams: SAT or ACT
Admission Factors Grades & “a-g” completion
Personal Statement (essay)– Family background, HS experience,
achievements
Extracurricular Activities– Sports– Community Service– Work experience– Summer Programs
College Entrance Exams– SAT Reasoning– ACT (plus writing)– SAT Subject Tests
COLLEGEENTRANCE EXAMS
Subject Tests are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge. These tests are required by the University of California and some private schools.
What can parents do to get their son/daughter ready for college?
Review grades & “a-g” completion at the end of each semester
Communicate with teachers & counselor Attend college meetings Familiarize yourself with requirements &
deadlines Help them study for the PSAT, SAT and
ACT exams Research scholarships Talk & visit colleges Summer activities
Go to “Find a College” sectionClick on “Careers and majors”
FREE services•College search•Scholarship search•Careers•Majors•Financial Aid•Plan 4 College
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Go to “Find a College” sectionClick on “Careers and majors”
Internet Resourceswww.californiacolleges.edu
www.collegeboard.comwww.csumentor.edu
www.scholarships.comwww.latinocollegedollars.or
gwww.hsf.net
www.fastweb.comwww.act.org