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Linden High School presents… College 101…What you need to know...

Learn about the different college systems in California, including CCC, CSU, UC, AICCU, trade or technical schools, and out-of-state colleges. Discover the admission requirements, programs offered, and financial aid options. Help your student make informed decisions for their future.

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Linden High School presents… College 101…What you need to know...

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  1. Linden High School presents…College 101…What you need to know... Why your student should GO!

  2. The Different College Systems…* CCCCalifornia Community College * CSU California State University *UCUniversity of California *AICCUIndependent/Private *Trade or Technical Schools* Out of State Colleges

  3. California Community Colleges • Associate of Arts Degree (AA) • Associate of Science Degree (AS) • Certificate Programs • Over 100 CCC’s in California

  4. Admission Requirements…CCC • Open admissions - anyone interested in attending is accepted • Must apply on-line and follow all prompts • Good place to start if student is not focused... • WATCH DEADLINES! • Classes can fill up FAST!

  5. California State Universities (CSU) • 23 Campuses across the state • 17/23 are IMPACTED • 4/23 are Impacted in all majors! (Fullerton, San Diego, San Jose, Long Beach and Cal Poly) • 4 year Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science • Dozens of different majors to choose • Reasonably priced… • www2.calstate.edu

  6. Admission Requirements…CSU • 4 years English, 3 years math (must complete through Int. Math 3), 2 years LOTE, 2 year science with lab, 1 year VPA • NO D grades… • SAT or ACT • November 30th Deadline!

  7. University of California(UC) • 10 Campuses Across California • Highly competitive to enter • Students must be on college prep track • Wonderful research schools • BA,MA,MD,PhD, JD, DDS degrees • Larger campus sizes • www.universityofcalifornia.edu

  8. Admission Requirements…UC • 4 years English, 3 years math (prefer 4 years), 2 years LOTE (prefer 3 years), 2 years science with lab (prefer 3), 1 year VPA, 2 years Social Sci. • Minimum GPA must be at least 3.0 to apply (10th-12th grades only) • NO D grades… • SAT or ACT • November 30th Deadline! • Requires 4 Personal Insight Essays

  9. Independent or Private Colleges • Over 76 private colleges and universities in California • Wonderful programs - some of the best kept secrets in higher education • BA,BS, MA,MD, JD, PhD programs • Not always as costly as you may think...

  10. Admission to Private Colleges… • Many use the “Common Application” • Many highly competitive schools • Several very “forgiving” schools • Incredible financial aid programs • Different deadlines

  11. Trade or Technical Schools • Programs designed to give students post-secondary training and skills • Good programs - generally high ticket prices to attend • Be sure to check program prior to committing any money • Designed for students who are not in college prep. programs in high school

  12. Out of State Colleges/Universities • Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) www.wiche.edu/wue *Alaska *Arizona *Colorado *Hawaii *Idaho *Montana *Nevada *New Mexico *North Dakota *Oregon *South Dakota *Utah *Washington*Wyoming

  13. Required Tests…

  14. SAT…Total possible points = 1600 Tests English and Math knowledge May take as many times as needed... Must take before November of senior year!! ACT…Total possible points = 36 Tests 4 areas - English, Math, Science, Social Science Should take this test if you want Cal Poly! Must take before November of senior year! College Entrance Exams...

  15. Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment Advanced Placement (AP) Classes • AP English Language • AP English Literature • AP Biology • AP Calculus AB • AP US History • AP World History • AP Spanish • AP Statistics Dual Enrollment • Open to Juniors and Seniors • Partnership with San Joaquin Delta College • Advanced standing in College

  16. Financial Aid • What is Financial Aid? • Must you be “poor” to receive aid? • Where does the money come from? • First steps...

  17. Grants... • FREE MONEY! • FAFSA - March 2nd Deadline! • Pell Grant (Federal Program) • Cal Grant (California Program)

  18. Loans • Student Loans • Parent Loans • Look carefully into the different programs! • Good way for student to establish credit • Keep options open!

  19. Average Loan Debt • California – • $15,804 • 42% of students in California take out loans • National – • $25,250 which is 37% higher than what students are incurring in CA • 67% of students borrow through loans

  20. Scholarships • National Scholarships • Local Scholarship - available in March • Binder in Career Center • www.fastweb.com • www.cashe.com • LHS Web Site • Beware of Scams!

  21. Does College = A Job Upon Graduation? • Statistics prove the more education a person has the more competitive they are in the job market - 31% of young high school graduates were unemployed as compared to about 9% of young college graduates. • It is a rare 18-year-old who knows exactly where she or he is headed professionally. College provides the opportunity to students to sort that out, to test their interest in certain subject areas and to be exposed to areas they might not have known about before.

  22. Why should your child go to college?

  23. The Bottom Line…CHOICES! • Students (and parents!) need to keep options OPEN! • Apply, Apply, Apply! • Watch for deadlines…they are not “suggestions” • Make final decisions in the spring of senior year

  24. Helpful Web Siteswww2.calstate.edu - CSU’swww.universityofcalifornia.edu - UC’swww.aiccu.edu - Private Schoolswww.commonapp.orgwww.deltacollege.edu - SJ Delta Collegewww.cccco.edu - Community Collegeswww.sat.org - SAT informationwww.actstudent.org - ACT information

  25. QUESTIONS? I am here to help you! Pam Knapp – Director of College and Career Readiness (209) 887-1974 pknapp@sjcoe.net

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