COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE: A General Overview

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COLLEGE KNOWLEDGEA General Overview

• Presented by
• Michael Ybarra
• School Counselor
• libertyunion.schoolwires.net

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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., AP

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Community College

• 110 campuses statewide
• Takes 100
• General Education and Transfer to Univ.
• Associate of Arts or Science Degree
• Technical Certificates and training

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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