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1. Local 2/Hospitality IndustryChild & Elder Care Plan 大 學 申 請 計 畫 坐 談 會 College Admission Workshop September 6, 2014

2. Types of colleges (分解不同類型的學院) How to select the right college for you (如何選擇大學) How to get accepted into college (大學申請過程) Timeline (申請時間表) Overview (大學討論)

3. Community Colleges (CC / JC) 社區大學 (兩年制) California State Universities (CSU) 加州州大學 (四年制) University of California (UC) 加州大學 (四年制) Private / Independent Colleges 私立大學 (四年制) Types of Higher Education Institutions 加州大學制度

4. 加州社區大學California Community Colleges (CCC) • 110 間社區學院 • 接納所有18歲以上的學生和高中畢業生 • 2-3 年後轉到一所四年制的大學院修學士學位 • 也提供職業訓練

5. Automotive Metal Repair or Motorcycle Technician Child Development Computer Programming Dental Assistant Fashion Merchandising Landscape (Construction, Design, Maintenance) Medical Office Assistant 舊金山市區學院職業訓練CCSF Certificates • Office Technology • Multimedia Studies (Animation, Programming, Web Design) • Paralegal • Paramedic • Pharmacy Technician • Retail Management • Travel and Tourism • Vocational Nursing • Youth Worker (Organizing, Advocacy, Counseling & Education)

6. 90% 以上的加州大學轉學生來自加州社區學院 UC’s love transfer students! More than 90% of all transfers that were offered admissions came from a California Community College (CCC) 7 間UC分校提供 “社區學院接納保證” 7 campuses offer “Transfer Admission Guarantees” or TAG agreements with Community Colleges 除了 UCB, UCLA, 和 UCSF 以外 (Not UCB, UCLA, or UCSF) CCC transfer path to UC加州社區學院轉入加州大學

7. 加州州大學California State University (CSU) • 23間分校 • 取錄資格: • 科目 A-G Courses • 平均成績表分數 GPA • 入學考試 SATorACT www.csumentor.edu

8. Cal State Universities (CSU)

9. 加州大學University of California (UC) • 10間分校 • 取錄資格: • 科目 A-G Courses • 平均成績表分數GPA • 入學考試 SAT or ACT with Writing • 個人論文 • 課外活動 www.universityofcalifornia.edu

10. 加州大學University of California (UC)

11. 私立大學Private Colleges • 75+ 間學院散布加利福尼亞州 • 取錄資格: • 科目 A-G Courses • 平均成績表分數GPA • 入學考試 SAT or ACT • 個人論文 • 課外活動 • 推薦書 www.commonapp.org

12. Private Universities

13. College Information Websites www.californiacolleges.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.cccapply.org www.aiccu.edu http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ http://www.calstate.edu/ www.csumentor.edu Federal StudentAid http://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college

14. Factors to Consider When Choosing Colleges Majors Offered College Ranking Campus Size / Individual Class Size On-Campus Housing Availability Geography Campus Resources / Assistance Clubs / Activities / Diversity Cost vs. Financial Aid Graduation Rate / Program Length

15. Campus Visits A campus visit allows you to get a firsthand feel for the college and counts as demonstrated interest, so get packing! ✓ Visit as many of your target schools as possible. ✓ Schedule a visit when classes are in session and the admissions office is open. ✓ Speak to students, professors, and coaches to get a clear idea of what campus life is like. ✓If you’re really interested, consider doing a summer program.

16. Factors to Consider When Choosing Colleges Sign up for campus tours College Open Houses (early Fall) Virtual tours may be available through college websites Talk to family/ friends/ co-workers/ teachers/ high school counselors

17. 科目條件(Subject Requirements) Take “A-G” Classes all 4 yrs of High School 科目平均成績表分數(Grade Point Average) 入學考試條件(Test Requirements) 個人論文(Personal Statements) not required for CSU or community colleges 入讀大學的計劃How to get into College

18. “A-G” 科目是什麼？ What are “A-G” classes? 入讀大學的計劃How to get into College

19. (A) History / Social Science (2 yrs required) 歷史 / 社會科學 - 必修兩年 (B) English (4 yrs required) 英文 - 必修四年 (C) Mathematics (3 yrs required, 4 yrs recommended) 數學 - 必修三年 (建議修四年) 代數/ 幾何學/ 高級代數/ 三角學/ 微積 分學 Take “A-G” Classes in High School加大和州大科目條件A-G 科目

20. (D) Laboratory Science (2 yrs required, 3 yrs recommended) 理科 - 必修兩年 (建議修三至四年) 物理學/ 生物學/ 化學/ 環境科學/ 海洋生 物學 (E) Language Other than English (2 yrs required, 3 yrs recommended) 其他非英語的語言 - 必修兩年 (建議修三年) Take “A-G” Classes in High School加大和州大科目條件A-G 科目

21. (F) Visual and Performing Arts (1 yr required) 藝術 - 必修一年 舞蹈/ 戲劇/ 音樂/ 視覺藝術 (G) College Preparatory Electives (1 yr required) 自選大學預備科程 - 必修一年 Take “A-G” Classes in High School 加大和州大科目條件A-G 科目

22. 建議修 15到18 科目: Take “A-G” classes all 4 yrs of high school 15 Classes minimum; 18 Classes recommended 你的課程符合要求嗎？ https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/ Go to above website and enter your school’s name or ATP Code Take “A-G” Classes in High School加大和州大科目條件A-G 科目

23. 申請SFSU大學的科目例子Sample High School Plan for SFSU

24. 申請UCB大學的科目例子Sample High School Plan for UC Berkeley

25. 好成績 = 更高被取錄資格 More A’s = More college Acceptance Letters Use Resources to get A’s Use on Campus Tutoring, it is FREE! Students should practice approaching their teachers to monitor their progress in the class, or if they are having trouble with any area of the class AP , Honors, 社區大學 科目 Take AP , Honors, IB, & Community College courses to boost GPA Get Good Grades成績表

26. 加州州大學 (CSU) GPA 計法﹕ 只計十年級和十一年級的大學預備科程 (a-g 科目) 3.0 以上﹐不計考試分數﹐ 但也應該考試 2.8 - 2.9 要有合格的 SAT / ACT 分數 2.0 以下不合資格 警示: 你 12 級的成績表還是重要的！ 科目平均分數How GPA is Calculated

27. 加州大學 (UC) GPA 計法﹕ 只計十年級和十一年級的大學預備科程 (a-g”科目) 3.0 以下不合資格 警示: 你 12 級的成績表還是重要的！ 科目平均分數How GPA is Calculated

28. 私立大學GPA 計法﹕ 向大學查詢 學院決定只計十年級和十一年級, 或九年級到十二年級的大學預備科程 (a-g”科目) 如何評 Honor 和 AP 科目分數 警示: 你 12 級的成績表還是重要的！ 科目平均分數How GPA is Calculated

29. 入學試 College Entrance Tests

30. 入學考試條件SAT 和 ACT 的分別

31. The SAT at-a-Glance Multiple Choice Grid-Ins 3 Sections 200–800 515 Math Critical Reading 3 Sections Multiple Choice 200–800 501 200–800 492 Multiple Choice Essay Writing 3 Sections 0–12 7.2 Experimental 1 Section Multiple Choice NotScored N/A Total 600–2400 1509

32. The SAT at-a-Glance Understanding SAT Scoring • Correct Answer: +1 point • Omitted Question: 0 points • Incorrect Answer (multiple choice) : −1/4 point • Incorrect Answer (non-multiple choice math questions) : 0 points If you can eliminate 1 answer choice, guess!

33. The ACT at-a-Glance English 1–36 20.6 1 Section Multiple Choice Math 1 Section Multiple Choice 1–36 21.0 Reading 1 Section Multiple Choice 1–36 21.4 FORMAT/ TIME Science 1 Section Multiple Choice 1–36 20.9 1–36 20.8 Writing 1 Section Essay (Optional) 2–12 7.2 4–5 Sections 2 hrs, 55 minutes 3 hrs, 25 minutes Multiple Choice Essay 1–36 20.9 Total:

34. The ACT at-a-Glance Understanding ACT Scoring • Correct Answer: +1 point • Omitted Question: 0 points • Incorrect Answer: 0 points Answer every question. If you don’t know the answer, guess!

35. SAT vs. ACTSAT 和 ACT 的分別 ACT has “Science” reasoning questions. ACT has four trigonometry questions. SAT essay is required and first. ACT essay is last and not always required. SAT is 20 minutes longer.

36. 申請條件比較Admission Requirements Comparison

37. 加大和私立大學的錄取準則 科目的挑戰性 學生有沒有挑戰自己 十二年級的科目 其他﹕ 義工 課外活動 工作 特別的才能/領導才能 獎狀/特別榮譽 推薦書 合資格不等於會被錄取Eligibility vs. Selectivity

38. Grades and Test Scores are the most important factors for college admissions, BUT they are NOT the only factors that are important! Encourage students to get involved in their school and local communities and be sure to keep track of that involvement Have students start a “College” File where they keep very detailed records on their participation in any of the following: Academic Advancement / Summer Programs Leadership Positions Volunteering Activities Awards of all Types (Church, Sports, Girl Scouts, etc..) Clubs at school (Don’t just show up for the pizza) & outside of school Report Cards Test Scores Jobs Become a Well Rounded Student

39. 預備一個檔案和包括以下詳盡的資訊: Keep track of details such as: 義工 / 工作資訊 (Volunteer / Job Experience ) 公司 / 組織 名字 (Name of Organization) 主管名字 ( Name of Supervisor) 地址, 電話號碼，電子郵件號碼 (Address, Phone, Email) 描寫職責 (Description of Duties) 那裡工作有多久 (Duration) Start a “College” File

40. 加州大學申請網站UC & CSU Application 加州大學 (University of California) http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.html 加州州大學 (California State University) http://calstate.edu/admission/admission.shtml 最後申請日期: November 30 40

41. Fact: 80% of colleges use the essay to make their final admissions decisions. The College Application Essay

42. The College Application Essay Get started! Here are some ideas to help you start thinking about your essay: My favorite/least favorite activity… When I am older, I want to be known/remembered for… Someone who has inspired me… I am most proud of… Something (in my personal life or current events) that has changed the way I think… I made a difference in another person’s life when… I feel passionately about (this issue, topic, subject, hobby, etc…) I never thought I would be able to…

43. 1. Before the Interview 2. During the Interview 3. After the Interview The Student Interview Some private colleges may require an interview. The student interview is your chance to become more than just words and figures on your application or transcript. • Research • Send the interviewer a thank-you card and email • Prepare questions • Dress appropriately • Stay calm • Answer questions honestly and thoroughly • Convey your excitement

44. The Student Interview • Commonly asked questions: • Why do you want to attend this college? • What will you contribute to our campus community? • How would your friends describe you? • Why do you want to major in ________ ? • Can you elaborate on ________ from your application?

45. Practice writing online applications Fill out rough drafts of each application, without submitting them Start working on your college essays Ask family, friends, and teachers to review your essays for grammar, punctuation, readability, and content 12 年級的計畫Preparatory Tasks for 12th Grade

46. Decide if you are going to apply under a particular college's early decision (ED) or early action (EA) programs This requires you to submit your applications early, typically by November 1st of your senior year The benefit of applying early is that you’ll know if you get into the college before Christmas Only apply early to your first choice college. Many early decision programs are legally binding, requiring you to attend the college you are applying to, should they accept you 12 年級的計畫Preparatory Tasks for 12th Grade

47. Advancement Via Individual Determination Early Academic Outreach Program TRIO Cal-SOAP Upward Bound Mathematics, Engineering and Science Program Programs to Consider

48. Sites to Get Familiar With www.fastweb.com www.act.org www.collegeboard.com www.fafsa.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov www.uccp.org

49. 學院喜歡透過電子郵件與學生聯絡 Colleges usually communicate with you by e-mail 申請一個免費電子郵件帳戶 Set up a free email account for college and financial aid www.yahoo.com www.hotmail.com www.gmail.com 經常檢查你的電子郵件(Check your email often) 使用專業的名字(Use a professional-sounding email address) 電子郵件聯絡E-mail Communication

50. Questions ?