Welcome Parents to Education Day 2013: Navigating Higher Ed Opportunities

1. Parent Education Day 2013 Welcome Parents Please make sure to sign in

2. Higher Education Systems • Community College *(Workshop) • California State University • University of California • Independent/Private

3. University of California & Cal.State University A – G Requirements A. History/Social Science – 2 Years Required B. English – 4 Years Required C. Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1) No Grade Lower Than “C” D. Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years Recommended E. Language other than English – 2 Years Required, 3 Years Recommended F. Fine Arts – 1 Year Required (College Prep) G. Electives – 1 Year Required (Visual/Performing Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Lab Sci., Lang. other than English)

4. California State University • 23 Campuses Statewide • Fullerton, Long Beach, San Diego, L.A., etc. • Four year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, BA/BS, MA/MS, Educational Credential Programs • A-G Requirements – No Grade Low Than a “C” - Minimum GPA = 2.00 • SAT Reasoning or ACT Required • Application Filing Period – Oct. 1 – Nov. 30 • Application Fee $55.00

5. University of California • 10 Campuses Statewide • UCLA, UCI, UCB, UCSB, UCSD, etc. • Four year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctoral & Professional (Medical & Law school) • A-G Requirements – No Grade Low Than a “C”- Minimum GPA = 3.00 • SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing required & SAT II Subject tests recommended for competitive majors • App Filing Period Nov. 1 – 30 (App avail. Oct 1st) Fee=$70

6. Independent/Private • 77 Campuses Statewide • USC, Pepperdine, La Verne, Claremont, etc. • 2 & 4 year colleges – Various Majors & Programs, Technical, Art, Culinary Schools, BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctoral & Professional (Medical & Law school) • Wide Variety of Entrance Requirements • Entrance Exam (SAT/ACT) Varies – Check Each Individual School for Requirements

7. SAT SAT Reasoning Tests • Critical Reading, Math & Writing (Each test scored on a 200 – 800 Scale) SAT Subject Tests • English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Languages (200 – 800)

8. ACT • The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. • The Writing Test, which is optional (but recommended) measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. • Composite Scores range from 1 - 36

9. What’s the Difference? ACT SAT

10. What’s the Formula to getting admitted to the competitive colleges? Unfortunately there is NO set formula College Needs Change from Year to Year

11. College Admissions Criteria • The pattern (# of yrs. in subject) and level (College prep, honors and/or AP) of academic courses. How rigorous is the course of study??? 2.Classroom Performance (GRADE POINT AVERAGE) 3. Academic Potential – Admission Tests (ACT or SAT) 4. Other considerations – references, activities, volunteer service, and/or class rank.

13. UC Admission Stats

14. UC & CSU Placement Tests University of California • Analytical Writing Placement Exam California State University • English Placement Test (EPT) • Entry Level Math (ELM) • Early Assessment Program (EAP) • Early Start Program

15. CSU & UC Cost

16. Private Universities

17. Financial Aid • Grants • Scholarships • Work Study • Loans

18. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Information on FAFSA helps determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid • Applications submitted on or after Jan. 1st • For Cal Grants, FAFSA needs to be submitted by March 2nd • Attending college must have a FAFSA on file for any financial aid (including scholarships) • Private schools may require an additional financial aid profile (CSS) – check with individual colleges for due dates.

19. Grants • Money that does not have to be repaid • Usually based on financial need • Cal Grant – State Grant Program: Based on GPA, financial need, and other criteria – GPA Verification form due March 2nd • Pell Grants – Federal Grant Program: Based on financial need

20. Scholarships • Usually free money based on merit – good grades, high test scores, athletics, musical ability, community service and sometimes financial need • Private National, Private Local, Institution • SFHS College Center Publishes a list of available scholarships on an on-going basis (school website, college tab, scholarship listing)

21. Work Study & Loans • Work Study - Both Federal & College funded = students who qualify are assisted in finding a job on or off campus to help pay for college. • Loans – Money students borrow that must be repaid with interest.

22. Where Should I Go Step 1 – Know Yourself I’ve always wanted to… Step 2 – Determine the Details Location, Location, Location!!! Step 3 – Do your research How is this school the right fit for me?

23. College Center Resources College Information College Visitations and Catalogs College Applications **(Parent Ed Day Session) CSU & UC Application Workshops College Test Registration Materials SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, ACT, PSAT Scholarship & Financial Aid Information Scholarship Bulletins Financial Aid Applications & Workshops

24. Build a College Tool Kit (Organize your College Box)

25. Build a College Tool Kit (Organize your College Box)

26. You’re On Your Way! • Get organized NOW • Monitor your student’s grades • Plan & prepare to meet ALL deadlines • No “Senioritis” Allowed

27. Thank You!! • Please make sure you have signed in • Reminder…this presentation is available on the school website under the Parent Ed Day link