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College Knowledge
UCLA Early Academic
Outreach ProgramPresents
Middle School COLLEGE BOUND!
Time to Take NOTES!
Four Systems of Higher Education: Know Your Options!
Community College
(CC)
Cal State University
(CSU)
University ofCalifornia
(UC)
Private
# of Schools
Length of Study
Degrees/Services
Why should you go to COLLEGE?
Make them proud!
Money!
Mulah!
Travel
Be Independent!
Career
Meet new people
Learn!
Degree Tree
High School Diploma
Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.)
2 years
Bachelors Degree (B.A./B.S.)
4 years
Professional Degree
3-4 years
Masters Degree (M.A./M.S.)
1-2 years
Doctorate Degree (PhD)
2 years
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UCLA
US Department of Labor Statistics 2010Average Earnings Per Year
College = $$$$$ + OPPORTUNITIES
California Community Colleges (CCC)
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
Private Schools
Four Systems of Higher Education
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CSU4 year
UC4 year
PRIVATES4 year
High School
Middle School
Option #1
Pathways to Higher Education
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Community College2 year
CSU4 year
UC4 year
Privates4 year
High School
Middle School
Option #2
Pathways to Higher Education
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Community College (CC)
# of Schools
112
Length of Study Degrees/Services
2 years1. Associate Degree2. Vocational
Certificate3. Transfer classes4. Concurrent
Enrollment
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SMCLATT
SOUTHWESTEL CAMINOCOMPTONHARBOR
LBCCFullerton
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EL CERRITOGLENDALEPASADENA
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California State University (CSU)
# of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services
23 4 years 1. Bachelors2. Masters3. Teaching
Credentials
NEARBY:CSULACSUDHCSULBCSUNCSUF
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University of California (UC)
# of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services
10 4 years 1. Bachelors2. Masters3. Doctorate4. Professional
UCLAUCB
UCSDUCSBUCSCUCRUCIUCDUCMUCSF
Private
# of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services
Over 70 in CA 4 years 1. Bachelors2. Masters3. Doctorate4. Professional
Outside of CA:Harvard
YalePrincetonSpelmanBrownNYU
In CA:Stanford
LMUMount St. Mary’s
OccidentalPepperdine
USCWoodbury
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College Knowledge
UCLA Early Academic
Outreach ProgramPresents
Middle School COLLEGE BOUND!
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Competitive vs. Eligible
Eligible student: Completes the MINIMUM requirements and can apply to a university but it doesn’t mean they will get accepted.
Competitive student: Completes MORE than the MINIMUM requirements. Has a greater chance of getting admitted to many universities.
College Requirements
Community Colleges
1. High School DiplomaOr
2. 18 years or older
Cal States
1. High School Diploma
2. A-G Requirements
3. 2.0 GPA ↑
4. SAT or ACT
UC & Private Universities
1. High School Diploma2. A-G Requirements3. GPA:
UC 3.0 ↑Privates 2.5↑
4. SAT or ACT with writing5. Honors/Awards6. Extracurricular
Activities/Community Service7. Personal Statements8. Subject Tests (Highly
Recommended)
2
4
8
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1. Grades!
CSU
UC
Private
2.0↑
3.0↑
2.5↑ (varies)
= “C” average
= “B” average
= “B’s” and “C’s”
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Calculating you GPA
A= 4B= 3C= 2D=1F= 0
Grade Index Report Card
1. US History → A = 4
2. Geometry → B = 3
3. English → A = 4
4. Chemistry → C = 2
5. French I → D = 1
6. Painting → A = 4
18/6 classes = 3.0 GPA
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2. Exams
SAT Subject Tests(recommended)
ACT w/writing
FEE WAIVER: 2 FREE SAT exams, 2 FREE ACT exams, 2 FREE Subject Tests
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Language Other Than English
Visual and Performing Arts
College Prep Electives
3. A-G Requirements
History/Social Science
English
Math
Laboratory Science
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
2
2+
2+
1
1
4
3+
years
years
years
years
years
years
years
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A-G Planning Chart7th/8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
A. History/Social Science
2 World History
US History(H/AP)
Government(H/AP)
B. English 4 English 9 English 10(H)
English 11(H/AP)
English 12(H/AP)
C. Math 3+ Algebra1or
Geometry
GeometryOr
Algebra II
Algebra IIOr
*Math Analysis
*Math AnalysisOr
*Calculus
*CalculusOr
*Statistics
D. LaboratoryScience
2+ Biology Chemistry(H/AP)
*Physics (H/AP)Or
*Science (H/AP)
*Science(H/AP)
E. Language other than English
2+ LOTE 1 LOTE 2 *LOTE 3 *LOTE(AP)
*LOTE(AP)
F. Visual/Performing Arts
1
G. College Prep Electives
1 Economics(H/AP)
At least 1 full year during this time
* Optional to increase competitiveness
Types of Classes
Regular
Honors (HL)
Advance Placement (AP)
College Level (CL)
HL/AP/CL courses will give you 1+ GPA point if passed with a grade of “C” ↑
Regular
HL
AP/CL
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Increase your GPA!
A= 4B= 3C= 2D=1F= 0
Grade Index
A= 5B= 4C= 3D=1F= 0
HL/AP/CL
Report Card
1. (H) US History → A = 4 + 1= 5
2. Geometry → B = 3 → 3
3. (H) English → A = 4 + 1 = 5
4. (AP) Chemistry → C = 2 + 1 = 3
5. (AP) French I → D = 1 → 1
6. Painting → A = 4 → 4
21/6 classes = 3.5 GPA
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4. Extracurricular Activities
“Well Rounded Student”: Students who are active and successful inside and outside the classroom
Clubs Sports Organizations CommunityService
College Knowledge
UCLA Early Academic
Outreach ProgramPresents
Middle School COLLEGE BOUND!
Cost of Attendance
1. TUITION = the cost of enrolling in your classes
2. Housing = living on campus (Dorms) or off campus (apartment)
3. Books/supplies = Books are NOT free! They are EXPENSIVE!
4. Food = No more lunch tickets/cards
5. Transportation = having a car means paying for gas and for a parking permit
6. Personal Expenses = toiletries, clothes, going out with friends, etc.
UCLA
Average Cost of Attendance
Living on Campus Tuition
Community College(CC)
N/A $2,000-$3,000/year*36 per unit
California State University
(CSU)
$21,000/year $5,500/year
University of California(UC)
$31,000/year $12,500/year
Independent/Private Varies $16,000-$65,000
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Financial Aid = $$ for College
1. Grants FREE MONEY from the government or university
2. Scholarships FREE MONEY from organizations, individuals, or university
3. Work-Study Job opportunity to earn money
4. Loans Money that is BORROWED and must be paid back with interest
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Financial Aid Award Letter
UCLA’s Cost of Attendance per year: 31,000
Financial AidGrants -16,500Work-study -2,500Scholarships -10,000Loans - 2,000
Expected Family Contribution 0
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Scholarship Websites
1. http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/age13.phtml
2. Fastweb.com (scholarship search engine)
3. Uncf.org (for African American students)
4. Apiasf.org (for Asian American students)
5. Hsf.net (Latino/Hispanic students)
6. Bie.edu (for Native American students)
7. Chafee.csac.ca.gov (for Foster Youth)
8. Futuros-california.org, maldef.org, salef.org, ab540.com, latinocollegedollars.org
(for undocumented students)
9. Gmsp.org (Gates Millennium undergraduate Scholars Program)
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