Positive Solutions for Families Session 2 Making It Happen! 1.
College: Making It Happen A Guide for California Middle School Families and Educators
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To be sure that your student will be ready for college, you will need to plan ahead – particularly if you want him or her to have many choices of college. Don’t wait until high school to think about college. Begin when your student is in middle school (junior high school) or even elementary school. Start now!
This presentation is intended to help middle school parents, guardians, counselors, and their students begin the college planning process that will continue through high school graduation. It is not designed to provide all the information that a student will need to apply to college. Such information can be overwhelming at this point in the planning process.
Good luck, stay focused, and above all, enjoy your college planning process.
Regards from the chief executive officers of California’s educational sectors.
Brice Harris, Chancellor, California Community Colleges
Charles B. Reed, Chancellor, California State University
Kristen Soares, President, Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education
Mark G. Yudof, President, University of California
Architect A Bachelor’s Degree; probably a Master’s Degree
Auto Mechanic Vocational School Certificate or an Associate’s Degree from a community college
Doctor or Dentist Bachelor’s Degree in a science field and a four-year graduate program that results in a Medical Degree (M.D.) or Degree in Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
Fashion Designer Vocational school certificate or an Associate’s Degree from a community college
Film Maker Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university (at least four years)
Lawyer After a Bachelor’s Degree in a social science field, a three-year graduate program that results in a Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Pilot At least a Bachelor’s Degree (at least four years)
Police Officer Vocational school certificate of an Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree
School Teacher Bachelor’s Degree and a teaching credential from a college or university
Video Game Programmer Bachelor’s Degree or vocational training; a concentration in art and computer sciences
The earlier you begin helping a child aim toward his or her goals, the better the chances of reaching them.
A child of an undocumented parent may qualify for in-state tuition rates at California Community College, California State University, or University of California.
Social 2 Science English 4
Mathematics 3
Laboratory 2Sciences
Language other 2Than English
Visual/Performing 1Arts
Additional College 1Preparatory Courses
How Do Colleges Decide Which Students to Admit?
What Other Actions Can I Take to Help a Student Achieve Academically?
Do Scholarship or Financial Aid Organizations Charge Fees for Information or Applications?
Diplomas and Degrees
H.S Diploma
High School – 4 years
Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) - 4 years
Masters Degree (M.A. or M.S) - 5 or 6 years
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) - 7 or 8 years
Professional Degree (Law, Dentistry) - 7 or 8 years
Colleges and Universities – 4 or more years
Associates Degree (A.A. or A.S.)
Community College – 2 year schools
California Community CollegeCalifornia Community College (CCC) (CCC)
112 campuses
Admit all students who are 18 years old or a high school graduate
Enroll high school students under special arrangement to earn college or high school credits
No college entrance test required
$46 per unit in-state student fees/tuition before financial aid
Prepare students to transfer to any college or university for a Bachelor’s Degree
Have low fees and offer financial aid
Earn vocational education certificates and licenses for certain careers
www.californiacolleges.edu www.icanaffordcollege.com
California State UniversityCalifornia State University (CSU) (CSU)
23 campuses
ACT or SAT are required on most CSU campuses for students with grade point averages under 3.00
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Degrees offered
$7,025 average in-state student fees/tuition before financial aid
Offers liberal arts and sciences education and specialized training for a variety of career fields
All of the campuses of the California State University welcome applications from prospective transfer students. If a student completes college units after the summer following graduation
from high school, the student is considered a transfer student. The majority of transfer students from the California Community Colleges
(CCC) enter the CSU as upper-division transfers. Upper-division transfers must complete at least 60 semester or 90 quarter units before transfer.
www.californiacollege.edu
University of CaliforniaUniversity of California (UC) (UC)
10 campuses
ACT with writing or SAT Reasoning Test is required for admission
Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, and professional degrees offered
$13,200 average in-state student fees/tuition before financial aid
Offers various advanced degrees, including medicine and law
Admits transfer students from the California Community Colleges The University of California considers a student to be a transfer applicant if the student
has enrolled in a regular session (i.e., a session other than summer) at a college or university after high school.
The vast majority of transfer students come to UC at the junior level from the California Community Colleges. The University gives qualified California community college students priority in admissions over applicants from other California institutions or out-of-state institutions.
Has many nationally ranked academic and athletic programs
On-campus housing is available on all campuses
www.californiacolleges.edu
Independent CaliforniaIndependent CaliforniaColleges and UniversitiesColleges and Universities
75 campuses
ACT or SAT (check with the college or university of your choice)
Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral, and professional degrees offered
$32,022 average in-state student fees/tuition before financial aid
Not-for-profit, fully accredited private colleges that offer over 350 different degrees
95 percent of all students receive some form of financial aid
Each school is different which offers students the opportunity to choose the type of educational environment that best suits their needs.
www.californiacolleges.edu
Over 3,000 schools and colleges
Grant certificates of completion or Associate’s of Arts Degrees
14 institutions are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Admissions requirements vary at each institution
Many of the programs are technical or business-oriented in nature
Many of the specialized colleges have been in existence for a number of years and have hundreds of thousands of graduates employed in their industries
Colleges are associated with industry professionals and most have boards of advisors.
Financial aid is available as well as job placement assistance
National and International National and International Educational OpportunitiesEducational Opportunities
Well-prepared students have thousands of institutions to choose from across the country and world. Opportunities in the United State include over 3,000 public colleges and universities and 1,600 independent colleges and universities. Some examples are:
Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, the Naval Academy, and West Point
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that provide a college education primarily for African-American students
Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) which serve primarily Latino students
Tribal colleges which serve Native American students
Academic Outreach Programs of the California State University The California State University (CSU) Outreach Programs inform students and their families about
admission requirements, financial aid, and educational opportunities available at CSU campuses.
www.calstate.edu/sas/outreach.shtml
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) AVID is designed to ensure that all students succeed in rigorous curriculum, complete a college
preparatory program of study, and become educated and responsible participants and leaders in society.
www.avid.org
California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) Provides information about postsecondary education and financial aid.
www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=38
California Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) Develops cooperative efforts to improve the academic quality of public secondary schools with
the objective of improving the preparation of all students for college.
www.calstate.edu/CAPP
Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) Brings the dream of a university education into reach for students from educationally
disadvantaged backgrounds at under-served high schools. Challenging courses and academic advising are the foundation of EAOP.
www.eaop.org
Early Assessment Program (EAP) Designed to provide an early signal to help high school students meet college readiness
standards in English-Language Arts and Mathematics before enrolling at a community college or CSU campus.
www.calstate.edu/eap
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) A middle school model for creating college-going culture whose services support the adults who
influence a student’s education – their teachers, administrators, counselors, and families.
www.castategearup.org
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Offers academic enrichment services for educationally disadvantaged students so that they excel in
math and science, go to college, and attain degrees in math-based fields.
www.mesa.ucop.edu
Middle College High School (MCHS) A unique program that enables “at-risk” students to obtain a quality high school education while
receiving direct access to colleges courses and services.
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/CurriculumandInstructionUnit/MiddleCollegeHighSchool.aspx
PUENTE PUENTE – Spanish for “bridge” – is a national program to increase the number of students who
enroll in colleges and universities, earn college degrees, and return to the community as mentors and leaders.
www.puente.net
Transfer Programs at California Community Colleges “Transfer is My Way In,” sponsored by the California Community Colleges, is a resource that makes
going to college accessible and affordable, and is a great start toward a better future for you and your family.
www.mywayintocollege.com
Upward Bound Serves high school students from low-income families, families in which neither parent holds a
Bachelor’s Degree, and low-income, first-generation military veterans who are preparing to enter postsecondary education.
www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound
6. Financial Aid & Scholarship Resources and Organizations
Where Can I Obtain More Information aboutFinancial Aid?
This presentation and the collateral materials, available through the California Education Round Table Intersegmental Coordinating
Committee, have been sponsored, in part, by ScholarShare, California’s College Savings Program.
Copies of the College: Making It Happen booklet are available from:
California Education Round Table
Intersegmental Coordinating Committee
1430 J Street, Room 3705
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-324-8593
Fax: 916-327-9172
www.certicc.org