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College Admissions Panel October 11, 2018
Meet the Panelists
● Amy Gutierrez
○ West Valley College
● Naomi Schoenholz
○ Michigan State University
● Julio Ortega
○ San Jose State University
● Yonatan Nieves
○ UC Santa Cruz
● Stephanie Smith
○ University of San Francisco
Community Colleges
Local Community Colleges
Mission College
Evergreen College
West Valley College
DeAnza College
San Jose City College Foothill College
1. Transfer Pathways
Transfer: CSU
Transfer: CSU
▶ Associate Degree to Transfer
▶ 60 + 60 in specific programs
▶ GPA Boost for admission purposes
▶ Commitment to finish Bachelor’s Degree
in two years after Community College
▶ Examples:
▶ Communication Studies
▶ Mathematics
▶ Early Childhood Education
Transfer: UC
▶ Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
▶ Minimum GPA’s per college and per major
▶ UC Davis - Engineering – 3.30 GPA
▶ UC Davis - Psychology – 2.90 GPA
UC Commitment to Transfers
▶ Percentage of UC’s New Enrollments that
are junior level transfers:
33%
Transfer:
Out of State
Out of Country
Private Schools
2. Career Education
3. Skill Building
4. Relaunch….
$690/semester
$1,380/year $2,871/semester
$5,4742/year
$5,751/semester
$11,502/year
SCU (Private)
$16,411/ quarter
$49,233/ yearly
*summer optional
Research Options for Now and the Future
▶ Research Now
▶ West Valley Tours
▶ Tuesday at 3 pm
▶ Open House – March 16
▶ College Fairs (WACAC – May 2)
▶ Senior Year
▶ Feb 1 - Online Application System
▶ No Assessment
▶ Early Admissions Orientation in April/May
Considering Out-of-State
Colleges
In-State Colleges and Universities
• 9 UC Campuses
• 23 Cal State Campuses
• 112 Community Colleges
• 75 Independent Colleges
= 107 Four-Year Options
Over 3000 Colleges
Why Go Out-of-State • More options
• New people
• National perspective
• Independence
• Going outside your comfort zone
• New atmosphere
• New food!
Going Out-of-State is…
• More expensive?
True or false
In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition
• Only public schools have in-state and out-of-state tuition.
• Private schools cost the same for in-state and out-of-state students as their funding does NOT come from state taxes.
• Public Schools give a discount to students from their state because the students or their parents pay taxes in that state.
Western Undergraduate Exchange • 15 Western Participating States & 1 US Territory:
• Alaska Arizona
• California Colorado
• Hawaii Idaho
• Montana Nevada
• New Mexico
• North Dakota South Dakota
• Oregon Washington
• Utah Wyoming
• Northern Mariana Islands
WUE • 150 Participating two- and four- year public institutions.
• Founded in 1987
• Largest program of its kind in the US
• Cost is 150% of in-state tuition
• In 2017-2018, 40K students saved over $356.4 million on out-of-state tuition
https://www.wiche.edu/wue
Can search by program categories
Search by Major
California and Impaction • Impaction is a California phenomenon!
• Most out-of-state colleges are not impacted.
• Graduate in four years
–Save tuition dollars
–Start working sooner
Institutional Scholarships
• Most colleges have institutional scholarships
• Families with good incomes can qualify for scholarships and financial aid.
• Out-of-State colleges can cost less than attending an in-state public institution.
Financial Aid
• FAFSA
– Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Until you apply for financial aid, you really don’t know how much your college education will cost
• Pell Grants, Cal Grants, Work Study, Institutional aid, Student Loans, Scholarships
Welcome to
The California State University
Animation/ Illustration
Architecture
Aviation
Business
Dairy Science
Education
Engineering (Various)
Fire Protection Administration
Forensic Science
Global Intelligence and National
Security
Hotel Restaurant Management
Interior Design
Kinesiology/ Sports
Management
Music Industry & Tech.
Nursing Radio/
Television Film Wine
and Viticulture
And hundreds of others….
What You Can Study at the
CSU
Life at the CSU
On-Campus Housing
Associated Student
Government
Study Abroad Programs
Clubs/ Student Organizations
Costs/ Financial Aid
Community Service Learning
Leadership Development
Programs
Campus Job Opportunities
Sports and Activities
Student Support Programs
Campus Resources
Academic Advising
Writing Center
Career Center
Tutoring Center
Study Abroad Programs
Counseling & Psychological
Services
Various Student Cultural
Centers
Leadership Development
Programs
Veteran & Military Services
Disability Student Services
Food Pantry
Campus Resources
Freshmen Requirements for
the CSU To be considered for
admission, students must
meet the following
criteria:
Be a high school graduate,
or the equivalent.
Complete the fifteen-unit
comprehensive “a-g” course
pattern of college
preparatory study with
grades of “C-” or better.
Earn a qualifying
eligibility index (SAT/ ACT
and GPA)
Social Science: …………2 years
English: ………………….4 years
Mathematics: ……………3 years
Laboratory Science:…….2 years
LOTE: .............................2 years
VPA: ……………………....1 year
Electives: …………………1 year
All college prep courses must be
completed with final grades of
“C-” or higher
A-G Course List
http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/
A-G Requirements
Main website to:
Explore campuses
Admission Information
Explore Majors
Financial Aid
Online Application Application Period: October 1st – November 30th
What is Impaction?
When a campus receives a
greater number of
applications from eligible
students but not enough
spaces to offer admission for
all of those eligible students.
Therefore, meeting the
minimum requirements may
not be enough to gain
admission to SJSU
Non-Impacted Campuses
CSU Dominguez Hills
CSU Channel Islands
San Francisco State
California Maritime
Academy
CSU Stanislaus
CSU Bakersfield
Types of Financial Aid:
Grants
Work Study
Scholarships
Loans
http://www.sjsu.edu/faso
Types of Scholarships:
Campus Based Scholarships
Scholarships for incoming freshmen
Department Based Scholarships
Private Based Scholarships
How Do I Pay For College?
Tips for You
Treat your college search
like a buffet dinner. Scope
out your choices before filling
your plate.
Be adventurous! Don’t just
focus on “name” Schools.
Do your research and ask
questions
Tips for Success
How To Prepare to
Make Your College
Choice
Pre-Admissions Advising
Register for a Tour
Do Your Research
Follow Campuses on Social
Media
Get Connected
Student Outreach &
Recruitment
(408) 924-2564
outreach@sjsu.edu
Julio C. Ortega
Admissions Counselor/
Recruiter
Julio.ortega@sjsu.edu
Contact Us
Introducing the
University of California
When selecting where to apply,
consider:
• Major
• Size
• Location
Apply broadly!
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UC Campuses
Campus Locations
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UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC San Diego
UC San Francisco
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
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Our Mission & You
We teach
Choose from 700+ majors
We conduct research
Be at the forefront of new ideas &
pioneering efforts
We provide public service
Be part of a student body dedicated to
the public good
62 Nobel Prizes, with one faculty member winning twice, and the
most recent in 2014
UC research led to 86 new startups and 1,769 new inventions in
2015—the equivalent of nearly 5 new inventions per day
39M volumes in libraries, 2nd only to Library of Congress
More PhDs granted than any other US university
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Global Recognition
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Exciting UC Programs Education Abroad Program (EAP)
Study in your choice of over 40 countries
UCDC/UC Sacramento Center
Study our government in Washington D.C. or Sacramento
Intercampus Visitor Program
Take courses at another UC for up to a year
Undergraduate Research
Research is not just for science majors!
Work-Learn Programs/Internships
Earn money while putting your education to use
Admission to UC
Minimum Admission Requirements Subject Years Required
A. History/social science 2 years
B. English 4 years
C. Mathematics 3 years
D. Laboratory science 2 years
E. Language other than English 2 years
F. Visual and performing arts 1 year
G. College-preparatory elective 1 year
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GPA Requirement
California Resident Non-Resident
3.0 3.4
Exam Requirement
ACT with Writing or SAT with Essay
Systemwide Guarantees for Freshman Applicants
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Local Path
• Top 9% of students in local high school
• Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or better in a
specific set of courses
• Applicants meet 9% benchmark GPA for the
high school
Statewide Path
• Top 9% of California high school graduates
• Applicants must meet general requirements
and have a high score on UC admission index
Every UC Campus
• Receives the same application
• Reviews for minimum requirements
• Reviews for admission individually using
content of the application
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Requirements vs. Selection
Campuses Look For
• Strong grades, test scores & course preparation
• A comprehensive educational experience
Assess Student Within Context
• Educational environment
• Available resources and opportunities
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Comprehensive Review
Freshman Comprehensive Review
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• Grade-Point Average
• Test Scores
• Courses
Completed/Planned
• Honors Courses
• Top 9% Local Context (ELC)
• Quality of Senior-Year
Program of Study
• Academic Opportunities in
California High Schools
• Performance in Academic Subject Areas
• Achievements in Special
Projects
• Improvement in Academic
Performance
• Special Talents,
Achievements, and Awards
• Participation in Educational
Preparation Programs
• Academic Accomplishment
Within Life Experiences
• Geographic Location
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Transfer Admission 30 percent of UC undergraduates are transfers, most entering
at the junior level
Six campuses have Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
programs with all 113 California community colleges
Prepare early - Use these online resources to help you:
ASSIST
assist.org
UC Transfer Admission Planner (UCTAP)
uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu
Minimum Transfer Requirements
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Seven-course pattern:
• Two transferable courses in English composition
• One transferable course in mathematical concepts and quantitative
reasoning
• Four transferable courses chosen from at least two areas of arts and
humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological
sciences
Additional Requirements
Units 60 Semester/90 quarter units of UC-transferable coursework
GPA CA resident: 2.4 minimum Nonresident: 2.8 minimum
Courses Major preparation and general education coursework
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Transfer Pathways Outline courses to take to prepare for transfer to ANY UC campus for 21
of the most popular transfer majors:
Anthropology History
Biochemistry
Mathematics
Biology Mechanical
Engineering
Business Administration Molecular Biology
Cell Biology Philosophy
Chemistry
Physics
Communication Political Science
Computer Science Psychology
Economics Sociology
Electrical Engineering
English
Film and Media Studies
Transfer Comprehensive Review
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• Grade Point Average in all
transferable courses
• Completion of courses to meet
major preparation
• Completion of courses to meet
breadth requirements
• Participation in academic
honors courses or programs
• Completion of an associate
degree for transfer offered by a
California community college
• Special talents, achievements,
and awards
• Completion of special projects
• Academic accomplishment
within life experiences
• Geographic location
Personal insight questions
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Applicants must respond to
4 prompts.
Each response is a max of
350 words
View as personal interview
on paper
Applying for Admission
Application available: August 1
Application Period: November 1-30
Application Fee: $70 (fee waiver available)/$80 International
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• UC does NOT have an Early Action or Early Decision process
• Apply broadly across the system to the campuses that interest you!
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Paying for UC
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Financing a UC education is a partnership between the student, his or her parents and UC.
The actual cost for most
students and parents is much
less than the “sticker price.”
Over half of California
students pay no systemwide
tuition and fees because they
are covered by grants or
scholarships.
Average UC Cost of Attendance
(2016-17)
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Blue + Gold Opportunity Plan
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Guarantees that UC tuition will be covered by grants and/or
scholarships for California students from families with incomes of
$80,000 or less who have need
universityofcalifornia.edu/blueandgold
Furthermore, low- and middle-income students may qualify for help
to cover other costs as well.
Two-thirds of UC students receive some gift aid (grants or
scholarships that do not need to be repaid) averaging $16,600.
Apply for Financial Aid!
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California Dream Act Application
• For CA undocumented students
• Opens doors for state and UC financial aid
• Priority deadline: March 2
• Application: csac.ca.gov
universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/cost/index.html
Filing period for financial aid starts October 1
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Opens doors for federal, state, and UC financial aid
• Auto-fill your financial info from the IRS
• Priority deadline: March 2
• Application: fafsa.ed.gov
Useful links for you
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Local Path (ELC)
You rank in the top 9% of
your high school class
based on UC calculations
General admissions information
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
UC Admissions Selection Process for Freshman
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/index.html
UC Admissions Selection Process for Transfers
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/reviewed/index.html
Personal insight questions
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/index.html
Application procedures
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html
A-G Course List
https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist
Determine which courses transfer from a community college
www.assist.org
More useful links for you
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Local Path (ELC)
You rank in the top 9% of
your high school class
based on UC calculations
Transfer Pathways
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/preparation-paths/index.html
ACT Registration
www.act.org
SAT Registration
www.collegeboard.com
SAT Subject Test recommendations
http://tinyurl.com/pjs8tne
Financial aid and scholarship
information
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UC Financial Aid information universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/index.html
UC Resources for Undocumented Students undoc.universityofcalifornia.edu/ Middle Class Scholarship
universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/glossary/middle-class-scholarship/index.html Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov California Dream Act Application dream.csac.ca.gov
We wish you great
success!
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