Paying for Senior YearCollege Expenses

Applications, Deposits

Activities

Prom, Trips

Personal Expenses

Paying for CollegeTuition

Housing

Books

Transportation

Personal Expenses

Types of Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Universities/Out of State/ Universidades Privadas

University of California (UC)/Universidad de California

California State University (CSU)/Universidad Estatal de CaliforniaCommunity Colleges (CC)/Colegios Comunitarios

U C

MAP/MAPA

CSU

MAP/MAPA

CCC

MAP

What’s the difference?Type of School

Minimum GPA

Cost of Attendance

Number of

Students

Number of Campuses

Selectivity

Private Schools

3.5 & above

$39,048-55,644

5,107 Over 2,000 in US

Moderate-Difficult

University of California

3.0 & above

$13,416-31,572

15,668 10 in CA

Moderate- Difficult

California State University

2.0 & above

$6,276-25,086

25,170 23 in CA

Moderate

Community College

Any $1,114-7,000

11,026 112 in CA

Easy

College 411:Concepts & Terms

Presentation by Ms. PortilloDowntown College Prep H.S.

The Traditional College Trajectory

2 Years - General Education

2-3 Years - Study MajorComplete

college in 4-5 years

Today’s Reality

2 Years - General Education

2-3 Years - Study Major

1-2 Years - Remediation

Completion can take 6-7

years

Areas of study

1-2 Years - Remediation

Remediation• Courses not for credit• Depends on your college assessment &

college requirements• These classes close the gap between high

school level work & college level work

Areas of study

2 Years - General Education

General Education• Required of all 4 year colleges• Prepare you with foundation courses for

your major• Integrate all fields of study• Are intended to help students explore

their true interests of study and career

Areas of study

2-3 Years - Study Major

Major of study• Focused study within your department• Develop higher level thinking skills• Prepare you for professions in your field• Provide you with opportunities for

internships

Primary Degree Types

Bachelor of ARTS ( B.A. )

Bachelor of SCIENCE( B.S. )

Bachelor of FINE ARTS

( B.F.A. )

Associate of ARTS

( A.A. )

Associate of SCIENCE

( A.S. )

2 Year Degree ProgramsCommunity College

4 Year Degree ProgramsCSU, UC, Private Universities

What’s the difference?College vs. University

A college offers a collection of degrees in one specific area.

What’s the difference?College vs. University

A university is a collection of colleges. When you go to a university you are going to be graduating from one of their colleges, such as the business college.

College Board is

THE BOMB!!! USE IT!!!

FAMILY CONNECTION IS ALSO A GREAT RESOURCE.

Comparing College SizeCal State LA Occidental Collegec

Comparing College Size

Cal State LA

OccidentalCollege

Comparing Student BodyCal State LA Occidental College

Comparing Colleges

College Board is THE BOMB!!!

USE IT!!!

Comparing College SizeCal State LA Occidental Collegec

Comparing College Size

Cal State LA

OccidentalCollege

Comparing Student BodyCal State LA Occidental College

Eligibility for CSU SystemGPA = ACT score

GPA & ACT = More College Options