2019 Cash for College College 1010

2. College 101
Presented by
Rebecca Joseph, PhD
Cal State LA
getmetocollege@gmail.com

3. In this session…
Four systems of higher education in California
• Community Colleges
• California State Universities
• Universities of California
• Private Universities
Offerings at each system
Admissions Requirements

4. Attending
college is an
investment in
your future!
$5,612,760
$4,449,440
$3,337,800
$2,742,160
$1,531,400
Professional Degree
Doctorate (Ph.D)
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
High School
Graduate
Average Lifetime Earnings
College graduates earn over
$1.2 million more during their
lifetimes than high school
graduates
Where should I go to college?

5. Let’s Meet Some Students

6. Let’s Meet Some Students
Alma and Jose
• Alma
College of the Sequoias
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
USC
Jack Kent Cooke Transfer
Scholarship
• Jose
ELAC, CSULA
First in family to go to
college
Now a new teacher

7. Paola and Lily
• Paola
Cal State LA, EOP
First in family to go to college
Cal Grants/Working
• Lily
University of California, Davis
First in family to go to college
USC Mentoring
90% covered, loans

8. 4 System of Higher Education
California
Community
College System
California State
University
System
University of
California
System
Independent
(Private)
California
Colleges and
Universities

9. Community Colleges
• 115 campuses across California
• 2 year institutions
• Admission Requirements:
• Admits all students who are 18 years old or high school
graduates
• Enrolls high school students under special arrangements to
earn high school and college credits concurrently (dual
enrollment)

10. Community Colleges
Degrees/Services
• Prepares students to transfer to any four-year college or university to
complete a Bachelor’s Degree
• Associate Degree for Transfer [ADT], other transfer agreements
• Offers Associate Degrees in dozens of academic disciplines
• Offers Career Technical Education, short-term Certificate Programs
• Offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities
• Added a fully online community college (opening in 2019)
Cost
• Free Application (https://home.cccapply.org/)
• Tuition/Fees: ~$1,200

11. L.A. College Promise
• Provides free full-time enrollment for first year of community college
students ato ne of the 9 Los Angeles Community College District
(LACCD) campuses
• Additional supports available including priority enrollment, summer
transition programs, and other student services
www.lacollegepromise.org
East LA College LA Pierce College LA Valley College
LA Harbor College LA Southwest College West LA College
LA Mission College LA Trade Tech College LA City College

12. Let’s Meet Some Students
Alma and Jose
Alma
College of the Sequoias
USC
Jack Kent Cooke
Transfer
Scholarship
Jose
ELAC, CSULA
First in family to go to
college
Now a new teacher

13. A-G Curriculum

14. California State Universities
• 23 campuses across California
• 4 year institutions
• Admission Requirements
• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Higher at more selective campuses
• A-G Requirements
• SAT or ACT Exam

15. California State Universities
Degrees/ Services
• Offers quality education in the liberal arts and sciences and specialized
training for a variety of career fields
• Offers Bachelor Degrees (B.A./B.S.), Masters Degrees, Teaching Credentials,
and doctorate programs at select campuses
• Dorms available for students attending away from home, support programs,
including Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Cost
• Application Fee: $55 (Student may be eligible for a fee waiver, depending on
family income)
• Tuition/Fees average ~$6000 (depending on the CSU)
• Dorms average $10,000 (depending on the CSU)

16. University of California
• 10 campuses across California (9 open to undergraduates and
transfer students
• 4 year institutions
• Admissions Requirements
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 (higher at more selective campuses)
• A-G Requirements
• SAT or ACT Exam
• Personal Statement
• Honors and awards, extracurricular activities/
community service, and leaderships activities
considered during applications process

17. Meet Six Amazing Students
• Paola
Cal State LA, EOP
First in family to go to college
Cal Grants/Working
• Lily
University of California, Davis
First in family to go to college
USC Mentoring
90% covered, loans

18. University of California
Degrees/ Services
• Offers Bachelor Degrees (B.A./B.S.), Masters Degrees,
Doctorate Programs
• Specializes in research and advanced studies like
medicine and law
• Nationally ranked academic and athletic programs

19. University of California
Cost
• Application Fee: $70
• Students may be able for a fee waiver, depending on family
income.
• Tuition/Fees average ~$12,000 (depending on the campus)
• Dorms average ~$10,000 (depending on the campus)

20. Private Universities
• More than 80 private, non-profit institutions in California (two and
four years)
• Requirements vary by campus
• GPA: varies 2.5↑
• A-G Requirements (check individual school requirements)
• SAT or ACT
• Some campuses may require 2 Subject Tests
• Most schools have requirements similar to those of the UC system

21. Private Universities
Degrees/ Services
• Associate (A.A./A.S.), Bachelors (B.A./B.S.), Masters, Doctorate, depending on the
campus
• Each school is different which offers students the opportunity to choose the type
of educational environment that suits their needs
• Campuses offer hundreds of different degree/major options
• Admissions process varies by institution
Cost
• Application Fee: varies by school
• Tuition/Fees/Dorms: varies by school (higher than
public institutions, but financial aid can help)

22. CHIONQUE
Goucher College
Full Scholarship
Introduced President Obama
Martin
Villanova University
First in family to go to college
Presidential Scholarship, 100%
covered including summer
programs
Rome, Summer; London School of
Economics

23. Sample High School Plan
Subjects # of Years Required
(Grade C or Higher)
9
th
10
th
11
th
12
th
1
st
semester 2
nd
semester 1
st
semester 2
nd
semester 1
st
semester 2
nd
semester 1
st
semester 2
nd
semester
A. History/Social Science
US History, World History,
Government, Geography
⎕ 2 Required World History World History US History
(AP*)
US History
(AP*)
Govt
(AP*)
B. English/Composition and
Literature
⎕ 4 Required English 9
(H)
English 9 (H) English 10 (H) English 10 (H) English 11
(H/AP*)
English 11
(H/AP*)
English 12
(H/AP*)
English 12
(H/AP*)
C. Mathematics
Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra
II. Advanced Courses like
Trigonometry and Calculus are
⎕ 3 Required
⎕ 4 Recommended
Algebra I
or
Geometry
Algebra I or
Geometry
Geometry or
AlgebraII
Geometry or
Algebra II
Algebra II
or
Math Analysis*
Algebra II
or
Math Analysis*
Math Analysis*
or
Calculus*
Math Analysis*
or
Calculus*
D. Laboratory Science Includes
biology, chemistry and physics
⎕ 2 Required
⎕ 3-4 Recommended
Biology Biology Chemistry
(H/AP*)
Chemistry
(H/AP*)
Physics*
(H/AP*)
Physics*
(H/AP*)
Science*
(H/AP*)
Science*
(H/AP*)
E. Language Other Than
English (LOTE)
Spanish, French, German,
Japanese, Chinese and Russian,
etc.
⎕ 2 Required
⎕ 3-4 Recommended
LOTE
I
LOTE
I
LOTE
II
Or
LOTE
I
LOTE
II
Or
LOTE
I
LOTE
III*
Or
LOTE
II
LOTE
III*
Or
LOTE
II
LOTE IV* (AP)
Or
LOTE
III*
LOTE IV*
(AP)
Or
LOTE
III*
F. Visual and Performing Arts
Drawing, Painting, Theatre
⎕ 1 Required in
Sequence
At least one full
year during this
time
G. College Prep Electives ⎕ 1 Required Economics

24. Tips
Crack the Books
• You need strong grades
and a competitive GPA
Set Your Goals
• Which colleges interest
you?
• What does it take to be
admitted?
• What majors/careers
are you interested in?
Make a plan
• How will you reach your goals?
– What kind of GPA do you need?
– What classes will you take in
high school?
– What kind of extracurricular
activities will you be involved
in?

25. Tips
Seek help!
• Talk to your parents about how they can
support your goals
• Talk to teachers, counselors, principals who
can help guide you
• Join after school/college preparation
programs
• Tap into community resources
Stay motivated!

26. Parent Tips
It’s never too early to start
talking about college
Create a family calendar
(schedule homework, study
time, extracurriculars)
Be aware of school
deadlines
Celebrate achievements
and encourage your child
to keep up good academic
habits
Be involved, ask
questions, and seek
resources

27. Pop Quiz

28. True or False?
Students who begin at community college cannot
go on to earn a bachelors (four-year) degree
FALSE!

29. True or False?
Students need to complete the A-G curriculum to
be admitted to the public four-year systems
(CSU/UC)
TRUE!

30. True or False?
Admissions requirements (GPA, SAT, ACT, personal
statement, etc.) are the same across the different
higher education systems
FALSE!

31. Win a Scholarship Today!
If you are in middle school or high school, you could win a Cash for
College Scholarship here today! To enter:
1) Attend a college life or career preparation workshop
2) Visit the College Fair
3) Complete the scholarship application in the back of your
Convention Guide & return it to the registration area by 12:15 pm!
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