COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE:A General Overview

Presented byMichael Ybarra

School Counselor

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Subject Requirements15 plus classes with C grade or better

• A. Social Science (2 years)– World History, US History

• B. English (4 years)• C. Math (3-4 years)

– Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-calc., Calc., Stats

• D. Science (2-4 years)– Biology, Chemistry; Physics, AP Bio., A&P

Subject Requirements (Cont.)15 plus classes with C grade or better

• E. Language Other Than English (2-4 years of same language)– Spanish, French, ASL

• F. Visual or Performing Art (1 year)– Beginning Art, Ceramics, Theatre Arts, 3D

Design, etc.

• G. College Prep Elective (1 year)– Earth Science, Psychology, Forensic Science,

Child Development, etc.

Entrance Exams

• SAT Reasoning– Take junior (spring) and senior (fall) Years– Subject tests for certain universities

• ACT– junior and senior year

• Practice Tests– PSAT (fall of Junior year) competition for Merit Scholar– PLAN (sophomore year) interest inventory– Mock tests

*see handout*

Public Universities

• California State University– Top 33%– 23 campuses – A-G coursework– SAT or ACT– GPA (eligibility index)– Apply Oct.- Nov. of senior year– Our territory campuses- East Bay and SF

Public Universities (cont.)

• University of California

– Top 12.5 %– 9 campuses (undergraduate)– A-G coursework– SAT or ACT +– GPA (3.0 plus) – Comprehensive Review

• 14 characteristics• Personal Statement • Strong senior year

Private and Out of State Universities

• Follow A-G coursework

• Take SAT and/or ACT

• Cost varies

• Can be more flexible

• Visit campuses and websites for details

Community College

• 110 campuses statewide

• Takes 100%

• General Education and Transfer to Univ.

• Associate of Arts or Science Degree

• Technical Certificates and training

Adding Value To Your Application

• Advanced Placement courses• Community College courses

– Can earn college credit– Exposed to rigor

• Extra-curricular Activities (depth)– Athletics– Clubs– Student leadership– Theatre, Choir– Community service

Funding A College Education• Grants

– Federal and State (do not repay)• Loans

– Repay after graduation• Scholarships (need, merit)

– Private– Local– University you plan to attend– Research and effort

• Savings– Parents, family, self

• Work• Complete the FAFSA no matter what!• AB 540: in-state tuition for undocumented students; scholarships from Univ.• Watch out for scams

– Do not pay $ to get $

Websites and Resources

• csumentor.edu• universityofcalifornia.edu• californiacolleges.edu• collegeboard.org• act.org• fafsa.gov• fastweb.com• Talk to people you know went to college

– School staff, former students, family, friends

• College/Career Center• Visit campuses

Important Dates

• October 1- November 30: apply to CSU• Nov. 1- 30: apply to UC (appl. Opens Oct.1)

• Oct.-Jan.: apply for scholarships at the university you plan to attend

• Jan- March 2nd: complete the FAFSA (free application federal student aid)

• Dec.- Jan.: apply for local scholarships• Fall: attend LUHSD college fair• January: Financial Aid Night

College Knowledge- Summary

• A-G Subject Requirements• Entrance Exams• Public University Systems• Private/Out of State Universities• Adding Value To Your Application• Funding A College Education• Websites and Resources• Important Dates