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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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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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California State University (CSU)
# of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services
23 4 years 1. Bachelors2. Masters3. Teaching
Credentials
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University of California (UC)
# of Schools Length of Study Degrees/Services
10 4 years 1. Bachelors2. Masters3. Doctorate4. Professional
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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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Questions?
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College Knowledge
UCLA Early Academic
Outreach ProgramPresents
Middle School COLLEGE BOUND!
Time to Take NOTES!
College Requirements: How do I get into the college of my dreams?
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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)
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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
BCD
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
Questions?
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College Knowledge
UCLA Early Academic
Outreach ProgramPresents
Middle School COLLEGE BOUND!
Time to Take NOTES!
Financial Aid: How do I get money?!
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.
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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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High Schools where you can find EAOP
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Thank You!
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN COLLEGE SOON!
Please Visit our website for more information:
EAOP.UCLA.EDU
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