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Introduction to College

Introduction to College. The Value of a College Education. More career opportunities and options Personal growth: Exposure, travel, increased knowledge A college education is the best investment you can make The 4/40 Rule. Difference in College Degrees Annual Income

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Introduction to College

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  1. Introduction to College

  2. The Value of a College Education • More career opportunities and options • Personal growth: Exposure, travel, increased knowledge • A college education is the best investment you can make • The 4/40 Rule

  3. Difference in College Degrees Annual Income Based on a 39 year career, 2001 Census Data

  4. Lifetime Earnings Estimates Based on a 39 year career, 2001 Census Data Millions

  5. Is college affordable?

  6. Community Colleges • Cal State Universities • University of California • Private Colleges, including liberal arts colleges and Ivy League

  7. Khonary GANESHA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 2005 • PROFILE: • 3.0 G.P.A. • B- average in college prep and honors classes • Involved in clubs • Attends Cal State San Bernardino • Received $20,000 for her final 2 years of college • Goal is to be a Registered Nurse (RN)

  8. ERNESTO GANESHA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 2007 • PROFILE: • 4.0 G.P.A. • A’s and B’s in challenging classes • Played soccer and ran cross country • Attends Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania • Received $200,000 for College, a free laptop computer, and $4,000 per summer for 4 years to do research in any part of the world

  9. What is a B worth? What is an A worth? • B: up to $1,000 • A: up to $4,000

  10. Better grades = More college options

  11. What do I need to do now and in high school to be a competitive college applicant?

  12. Make choices about how you use your time.

  13. Challenge Yourself Basic Requirements: UCs and Cal States require that applicants complete certain College Prep courses with a C or better while in high school. They are referred to as the A-G requirements. • History/ Social Sciences- 2 years required • B. English- 4 years required • C. Math- 3 years required • D. Laboratory Science- 2 years required E. Foreign Language- 2 years required F. Fine/Performing Arts- 1 year required G. College Preparatory Elective- 1 year required If you’re getting A’s and B’s in College Prep classes, consider taking Honors or AP/IB classes.

  14. Get Involved! • Clubs and Organizations • Sports • Community Service

  15. Visit the KnowHow2Go website. www.KnowHow2Go.org

  16. Where to Get More Information About Scholarships

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