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UC LA. Early Academic Outreach Program Presents. College. Knowledge. Middle School. COLLEGE BOUND!. Time to Take NOTES!. Four Systems of Higher Education: Know Your Options!. Community College (CC). Cal State University (CSU). University of California (UC ). Private.

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  1. UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program Presents College Knowledge Middle School COLLEGE BOUND!

  2. Time to Take NOTES! Four Systems of Higher Education: Know Your Options! Community College (CC) Cal State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private # of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services

  3. Why should you go to COLLEGE? Learn! Travel Make them proud! Mulah! Meet new people Money! Career Be Independent!

  4. Degree Tree DoctorateDegree (PhD) 2 years ProfessionalDegree 3-4 years Masters Degree (M.A./M.S.) 1-2 years BachelorsDegree (B.A./B.S.) 4 years AssociateDegree (A.A./A.S.) 2 years High School Diploma UCLA

  5. College= $$$$$ + OPPORTUNITIES US Department of Labor Statistics 2010 Average Earnings Per Year UCLA

  6. Four Systems of Higher Education California Community Colleges (CCC) California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private Schools UCLA

  7. Pathways to Higher Education Option #1 CSU 4 year PRIVATES 4 year UC 4 year High School Middle School UCLA

  8. Pathways to Higher Education Option #2 CSU 4 year UC 4 year Privates 4 year Community College 2 year High School Middle School UCLA

  9. Community College (CC) # of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services 112 2 years Associate Degree Vocational Certificate Transfer classes Concurrent Enrollment NEARBY: LACC VALLEY PIERCE SMC LATT SOUTHWEST EL CAMINO COMPTON HARBOR LBCC Fullerton ELAC COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS EL CERRITO GLENDALE PASADENA UCLA

  10. California State University (CSU) # of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services 23 4 years Bachelors Masters Teaching Credentials NEARBY: CSULA CSUDH CSULB CSUN CSUF UCLA

  11. University of California (UC) # of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services 10 4 years Bachelors Masters Doctorate Professional UCLA UCB UCSD UCSBUCSCUCRUCIUCDUCMUCSF

  12. Private # of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services Over 70 in CA 4 years Bachelors Masters Doctorate Professional In CA: Stanford LMU Mount St. Mary’s Occidental Pepperdine USC Woodbury Outside of CA: Harvard Yale Princeton Spelman Brown NYU UCLA

  13. Questions? UCLA

  14. UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program Presents College Knowledge Middle School COLLEGE BOUND!

  15. Time to Take NOTES! College Requirements: How do I get into the college of my dreams?

  16. Competitive vs. Eligible Eligible student: Completes the MINIMUM requirements and can apply to a university but it doesn’t mean they will get accepted. Competitive student: Completes MORE than the MINIMUM requirements. Has a greater chance of getting admitted to many universities. UCLA

  17. College Requirements • Community Colleges • High School Diploma • Or • 2. 18 years or older 2 UC & Private Universities High School Diploma A-G Requirements GPA: UC 3.0 ↑ Privates2.5↑ SAT or ACT with writing Honors/Awards Extracurricular Activities/Community Service Personal Statements Subject Tests (Highly Recommended) 8 • Cal States • High School Diploma • 2. A-G Requirements • 2.0 GPA ↑ • SAT or ACT 4 UCLA

  18. 1. Grades! 2.0↑ CSU = “C” average 3.0↑ UC = “B” average Private 2.5↑ (varies) = “B’s” and “C’s” UCLA

  19. Calculating you GPA Report Card US History → A = 4 Geometry → B = 3 English → A = 4 Chemistry→ C = 2 French I → D = 1 Painting → A = 4 Grade Index A= 4 B= 3 C= 2 D=1 F= 0 18/6 classes = 3.0 GPA UCLA

  20. 2. Exams SAT ACT w/writing Subject Tests (recommended) FEE WAIVER: 2 FREE SAT exams, 2 FREE ACT exams, 2 FREE Subject Tests UCLA

  21. 3. A-G Requirements A History/Social Science English Math Laboratory Science E Language Other Than English Visual and Performing Arts College Prep Electives 2 2+ years years B F 4 years 1 C years 3+ G years D 1 years 2+ years UCLA

  22. A-G Planning Chart At least 1 full year during this time * Optional to increase competitiveness

  23. Types of Classes HL/AP/CL courses will give you 1+ GPA point if passed with a grade of “C” ↑ Advance Placement (AP) College Level (CL) Honors (HL) AP/CL HL Regular Regular UCLA

  24. Increase your GPA! Grade Index Report Card (H) US History → A = 4 + 1= 5 Geometry → B = 3 → 3 (H) English → A = 4 + 1 = 5 (AP) Chemistry→ C = 2 + 1 = 3 (AP) French I → D = 1 → 1 Painting → A = 4 → 4 A= 4 B= 3 C= 2 D=1 F= 0 HL/AP/CL A= 5 B= 4 C= 3 D=1 F= 0 21/6 classes = 3.5 GPA UCLA

  25. 4. Extracurricular Activities “Well Rounded Student”: Students who are active and successful inside and outside the classroom Clubs Sports Organizations Community Service

  26. Questions? UCLA

  27. UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program Presents College Knowledge Middle School COLLEGE BOUND!

  28. Time to Take NOTES! Financial Aid: How do I get money?!

  29. Cost of Attendance • TUITION = the cost of enrolling in your classes • Housing = living on campus (Dorms) or off campus (apartment) • Books/supplies = Books are NOT free! They are EXPENSIVE! • Food = No more lunch tickets/cards • Transportation = having a car means paying for gas and for a parking permit • Personal Expenses = toiletries, clothes, going out with friends, etc. UCLA

  30. Average Cost of Attendance UCLA

  31. Financial Aid = $$ for College • Grants • FREE MONEY from the government or university • 2. Scholarships • FREE MONEY from organizations, individuals, or university • 3. Work-Study • Job opportunity to earn money • 4. Loans • Money that is BORROWED and must be paid back with interest UCLA

  32. Financial Aid Award Letter UCLA’s Cost of Attendance per year: 31,000 Financial Aid Grants -16,500 Work-study -2,500 Scholarships -10,000 Loans - 2,000 Expected Family Contribution 0 UCLA

  33. Scholarship Websites http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/age13.phtml Fastweb.com (scholarship search engine) Uncf.org (for African American students) Apiasf.org (for Asian American students) Hsf.net (Latino/Hispanic students) Bie.edu (for Native American students) Chafee.csac.ca.gov (for Foster Youth) Futuros-california.org, maldef.org, salef.org, ab540.com, latinocollegedollars.org (for undocumented students) Gmsp.org (Gates Millennium undergraduate Scholars Program) UCLA

  34. High Schools where you can find EAOP UCLA

  35. Thank You! Please Visit our website for more information: EAOP.UCLA.EDU WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN COLLEGE SOON! UCLA

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