Red Bluff H igh S chool 9 th & 10 th grade College Night

1. Red Bluff High School 9th & 10th grade College Night

2. California Community Colleges (CCC) • Associate’s Degrees --Arts (A.A.) --Science(A.S.) • Certificates of Achievement • Certificates of Completion • General Ed Transfer www.cccco.edu

3. Community College & Trade Schools • Most 2-year colleges require a minimum of proof of a high • school diploma or a GED • Community Colleges do not require the SAT or ACT • Less expensive than four year colleges • Offer shorter certificate programs • Assist you in preparing for a career • Assist you in preparing for transfer to a 4-year college • Offer the AA + 60 transfer program • www.adegreewithaguarantee.com

4. California State University • Bachelors Degrees --Arts (B.A.) --Science (B.S.) • Masters Degrees --Arts (M.A.) --Science (M.S.) • Teaching Credentials • Joint Doctoral Degrees www.csumentor.edu

5. CSU Highlights Humboldt State University • Practical, hands-on learning • Different campus sizes • Personalized attention by faculty • Athletics ranging from recreational to Division I • Student support services • Affordable • Students are prepared for advanced degrees • Students are prepared for the world upon graduation Sacramento State University

6. University of California • Bachelor’s Degrees --Arts (B.A.) --Science (B.S.) • Master’s Degrees --Arts (M.A.) --Science (M.S.) • Teaching Credentials • Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D.) • Professional Degrees (Law, Medicine, MBA) www.ucop.edu

7. UC Highlights • Variety of campus locations, sizes, environments and majors • Student research opportunities with distinguished faculty • Student support services • Athletics ranging from intramurals to Division I • Guaranteed admissions for every minimally eligible student • Excellent educational value • High graduation rates UC Davis UC Riverside

8. Independent Colleges & Universities • Bachelor’s Degrees --Arts (B.A.) --Science (B.S.) • Master’s Degrees --Arts (M.A.) --Science (M.S. • Teaching Credentials • Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D.) • Professional Degrees (Law, Medicine, MBA) www.aiccumentor.org

9. Independent Highlights • A high percentage of students receive financial aid assistance • A high percentage of students who attend independents institutions graduate in 4 years • Every application is personally reviewed • Classes are small and taught by professors instead of teaching assistants Stanford University Fresno Pacific University

10. 9th & 10th Grade • In School • Stay focused on academics • Do not lighten your academic load • Meet with your school counselor • Stay involved in school and community activities • Standardized Testing • Prepare for PSAT test – should be taken in fall of Junior year. • College Exploration • Explore colleges on the Web • Visit colleges if you can • Meet with college representatives • Attend college fairs • www.californiacolleges.eduwww.collegeweeklive.com

11. Preparation for College • Transcript • GPA • Attendance • Test Scores • Challenging schedule • Good grades • School & community involvement

12. CSU & UC Course Preparation

13. Transcripts

14. Are you college ready? • Are college freshmen prepared for college level work? • In 2009, 58% of regularly admitted CSU freshmen were unprepared for college level writing or math (or both). • In 2010, 26% of regularly admitted UC freshmen arrived unprepared for college level writing • According to a survey by the CCC Chancellor’s Office, about 85% of incoming community college students arrive unprepared for college level math and 70% are unprepared for college level English.

15. EAP • The CSU system has implemented an Early Assessment Program (EAP) to help students know their “college readiness”. This is a standardized test taken in the spring of 11th grade in English and math. • Students who are admitted into the CSU system and need remediation are now required to begin remediation the summer after high school graduation. • Important to know—remedial courses do not count towards degree requirements. So students are spending their money and time in college to get caught up on skills that they should have learned in high school.

16. What College Admissions Officers Consider • Grades and GPA • Rigor of high school courses • College admission test scores • Personal Statement • Letters of Recommendation • Personal accomplishments • Student’s demonstrated interests • Courses in progress senior year

17. SAT vs ACT • SAT—taken in spring of 11th grade • Consists of 3 tests: Verbal, Math and Writing • Subject tests required for certain majors at some UC & Private Campuses • Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800 • ¼ point deducted per wrong answer • Test is out of 2400 points • *PSATgiven fall of 11th grade • ACT- taken in spring of 11th grade • Consists of 4 tests: English, Math, Reading and Science • Writing portion is optional – REQUIRED for UC Campuses • No penalty for wrong answer • Test is out of 36 points

18. Develop a Plan to Pay for Your Education • Determine college costs • Investigate all possible financial aid resources • Secure necessary forms and determine deadlines • Apply for financial aid early • Be aware of scholarship scams • Be a comparison shopper! What is the total cost of • attendance and can I get the same thing somewhere else?

19. Cost Per Year

20. Scholarships & Financial Aid • Red Bluff High School Counseling webpage –current scholarships • www.rbuhsd.k12.ca.us/home • Fastweb.com - Private scholarships • FAFSA - fafsa.ed.gov- Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Studentaid.ed.gov - The federal government’s website about paying for college • Scholarship listing from College Options http://www.collegeoptions.org/#!scholarships/c21kz • McConnell Foundation • http://www.mcconnellfoundation.org/programs/scholarships

21. NCAA & NAIA Eligibility • NCAA: Students must register at NCAA Eligibility Center for Division 1 and 2 schools • http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html • NAIA Eligibility • http://www.playnaia.org/

22. Tips to Remember • Please remind students to create an appropriate email address for résumés, job applications and college applications. • With everyday stresses of being a student, making good grades, making choices and decisions, becoming involved in activities, etc… it is important to find the proper balance. Each student, with the help of parents, teachers and counselors, must find that balance. Remember, don’t overextend yourself, but aim to reach your fullest potential! • Plan ahead – develop appropriate relationships with your counselor and those teachers you will be asking to write your letters of recommendation. They need to know who you are now so they can speak highly of you as they write their letters. • Identify special characteristics about yourself that set you apart from other students who have the same GPA and test scores. • Clean up your facebook and other social media accounts. 25% of all colleges and universities now look at your accounts when making college admission decisions. Employers also often check these accounts before hiring employees.

23. Counseling Department PEP ROA proa@rbhsd.org RICH HASSAY rhassay@rbhsd.org MARGARET GAMBETTA mgambett@rbhsd.org HALEY CARTER hcarter@rbhsd.org LAUREN TINGLEY ltingley@ucdavis.edu A – B plus Spanish home language C – J K – S T – Z College Options & ETS

24. Final Questions? Thank you for attending. Red Bluff High School Counseling Center 529-8724