www.copticedu.org. conduct workshops on college admissions & financial aid (january –...
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• Conduct Workshops on College Admissions & Financial Aid (January – February)
• Critic & Review Essays (students to e-mail request to their CEF Mentor, Counselor, or through CEF web site)
• Evaluate various career choices. www.bridges.com (Site ID is: 1237476 - Password is: career). This
is a FREE Service.• Offer SAT Prep Classes through Revolution at discount rate of
$250 Check the CEF Web Site www.copticedu.org. This is very
important for all the Juniors.• Offers at least 10 Merit Achievement Award, each worth $1000,
to high school seniors that got accepted to 4-yr college. Application will be posted on CEF Web Site on May 1st.
• Initiated a new service (English Literacy) to new comers from Egypt.
• Organize the CEF 5k-Walk for Education• Saturday November 24 at 10:00 AM at St Monica Beach.
• For more details, www.copticedu.org
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The more you learn, the more you earn
Earn respect and credibility
Greater Potential Greater Knowledge Broaden views of the
world Improve intellectual thinking Emotional Growth
Community Role Model Friends/ Networking $0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 $1,400
Some High School, No Degree
High School Diploma
Some College, No Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelors Degree
Master's Degree
Professional Degree
Doctoral Degree
Weekly Earnings
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Higher Education and You… Admissions is a Process
Know all the exams, essay and recommendations you may need to submit!A-G RequirementsGPA, SAT, SAT IIEssayRecommendation LettersExtra Curricular
Early AdmissionsExtra Curricular
ApplicationsDifferences and Special details of both UC and CSUPersonal Statement
Find out the cost $$$ of each school
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Costs of Attending CSU and UCCosts of Attending CSU and UC
California State University
2012-13 At HomeOn
CampusOff
Campus
Fees $7,025 $7,025 $7,025
Books &Supplies 1,666 1,666 1,666
Room &Board 4,326 10,932 11,493
Transp. 1,413 1,245 1,444
Personal 2,708 2,576 2,671
TOTAL $17,138 $23,444 $24,299
University of California
2012-13 At HomeOn
CampusOff
Campus
Fees $13,200 $13,200 $13,200
Books &Supplies 1,500 1,500 1,500
Room &Board 4,400 13,500 9,600
Personal & Transp. 3,400 2,200 3,000
Health Ins. 1,100 1,300 1,300
TOTAL $23,600 $31,700 $28,600
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Living On Campus: $31,700
tuition/fees
$13,200
health care fee/allowance $1,300
room/boardon campus $13,500
books/supplies$1,500
personal and transportation expenses$2,200
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$$$ is the # 1 reason students don’t apply to collegeThis should be something to consider but not the ONLY
thing
Financial aid & other options make it possible to afford a college educationScholarshipsGrantsLoansWork Studies
Learn how to apply & qualify for financial aid
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GRANTS:Free Money for educational
expenses based on need PELL Grant Cal Grant
LOANS:Money on loan which must
be repaid with interest Subsidized Unsubsidized
WORK STUDY: Jobs to help pay for school
Employment at the Campus
SCHOLARSHIPS:Free Money based on
specific criteria On Campus Off Campus
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Apply for FASFA! between January 1st–March 2nd !
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Criteria You Should Consider in Your College Search
Size of schoolLocationMajorsCostAdmissions RequirementsAverage class sizeSemester vs. Quarter
Criteria Colleges Consider When Looking at You
GPARigor of course scheduleSAT/ACT scoresExtra-curricular activitiesSpecial TalentsLeadership
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1. GPA2. SAT/ACT Test Scores3. Courses Completed/Planned4. Honors Courses5. Eligibility in the Local Context
(ELC)6. Quality of Senior-Year
Program of Study7. Academic Opportunities in
California High Schools8. Performance in Academic
Subject Areas
9. Achievements in Special Projects
10. Improvement in Academic Performance
11. Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards
12. Participation in Educational Preparation Programs
13. Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences
14. Geographic Location
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Identify what you want and need◦ List several things that are important for you to
find on campus Identify what they have
◦ Find out for yourself! Take a tour or talk to students who attend
that school List the campuses that match your criteria
◦ Your “Big 10” should include schools that are reach as well as most likely
◦ Be realistic about where you are qualified to be accepted
◦ Be true to what you need as a student Having a “safe” school is OK!!
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California offers the best variety higher education choices
Public Universities ◦ UC (10 campuses)◦ CSU (23 campuses)
Private Universities/Colleges◦ USC, LMU, Cal Tech, Harvey Mudd, Scripps, Pepperdine, Mount St.
Mary’s California Community Colleges (109 colleges, 72 districts) Trade Schools
◦ Bryman, DeVry, Heald, Westwood Art Institutes
◦ Art Institute of California (30 campuses)◦ Otis College of Art & Design◦ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
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UC CSU Private CC
A-GCourses
History/Social Science: 2 years English: 4 years Math: 3 years; 4 recommended Lab Science: 2 years; 3 recommended Language Other than English: 2
years 3 recommended Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year College Prep Electives: 1 year
Same asUC
Similar to UC
18 years of age or high school graduate
Entrance
Exams
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT w/Writing SAT Subject Tests are recommended
for some majors
SAT Reasoning
or ACT
SAT Reasoning
or ACTN/A
GPA Minimum GPA is 3.0Minimum
GPA is 2.0
GPA Varies3.0 – 4.0+
N/A
Personal Info
Personal Statement N/A Varies N/A
ExtraActiviti
es
Community Service, Volunteer Work, Clubs, Etc.
Recommended
Recommended N/A
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UC - Freshman AdmissionUC - Freshman Admission
GPA Requirement
Weighted 3.00
Examination Requirement
ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning
a-g subjects Years
a. History/Social Sciences 2 years
b. English 4 years
c. Mathematics 3 years
d. Laboratory Science 2 years
e. Language other than English
2 years
f. Visual & Performing Arts 1 year
g. College-Preparatory Elective
1 year
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109 campuses Transfer partners with
four-year education systems in the state
Offer guaranteed admission transfer programs available with UC, CSU and Private Institutions
Open Admission Offer both academic and Vocational courses www.cccco.edu
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Minimum eligibility requirements for transfer◦ 60 transferable units◦ 2.4 college GPA (eligibility vs. selection)◦ 7-course pattern with a “C” or better
In addition, transfer applicants should complete:◦ Lower-division general education requirements◦ Lower-division major preparation courses
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23 Campuses in CA
Minimum GPA is 2.0
Eligibility is based upon : A-G course GPA (Includes 12th Grade) SAT reasoning exam score or ACT
exam score
Applications are accepted from October 1st to November 30th
Separate application for each campus
Priority admission for community college transfer students
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10 campuses in CA
Minimum GPA is 3.0 (10th and 11th Grades Only)
Application criteria is based upon: A-G Courses and GPA SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing SAT Subject Tests Extracurricular Activities and Involvement (9th – 12th
Grades) Personal Statement
Applications are due from November 1st to November 30th
Admit upper division transfers only; Priority transfer admission for community college students
Eligibility DOES NOT guarantee admission to the competitive campuses
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UC Irvine - Freshman Admissions Summary Fall 2012UC Irvine - Freshman Admissions Summary Fall 2012
Freshman Applicants
% Admits % Accepts %
Total 54,555 22,012 5,273 CA Resident 47,655 87.4% 18,055 82.0% 4,503 85.4%
Out-of-State 2,483 4.6% 1,398 6.4% 167 3.2%
International 4,417 8.1% 2,559 11.6% 603 11.4%
Diversity Accepts
Low Income 46.7%
First Generation 56.6%
African American 3.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Chicano/Latino 28.4%
Asian 52.0%
All Other 15.7%
Academic Profile Admits
Avg. GPA 4.05
Avg. SAT Total 1826
Avg. SAT Verbal 589
Avg. SAT Math 629
Avg. SAT Writing 608
Mean UC Test Total 245
Avg. AP/IB/Honors/CL 16
Avg. A-G Courses 48
ELC Total Number 12,196
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Freshman Applications
AT THAT’S WHAT WE DO
Fall ‘0922,744
Fall ‘1024,056
Fall ‘1126,061
Fall ‘1229,906
Freshman Admit Rates
Fall ‘0978.1%
Fall ‘1076.2% Fall ‘11
66.5%Fall ‘1262.7%
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As of August 2012 Applicants Admits Accepts
Number of Students
60,805 22,965 4,500+
High School GPA 3.76 4.07 4.00
Avg. SAT Reading 582 639 608
Avg. SAT Math 631 690 670
Avg. SAT Writing 600 661 629
Avg. ACT Composite
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UCSD-Freshmen Admission Numbers
2 Prompts, students must address both 1,000 words total or less
◦ You may allocate the word count as you wish. Neither essay should be shorter than 250 words
View as personal interview on paper Prompt #1
Describe the world you come from – for example, your family, community or school – and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Prompt #2 Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or
experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
The prompts are posted at: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/
index.html
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Start early, get feedback, and REVISE! Define your motivation/momentum in topics
you are passionate about Decisions are never made on the personal
statement alone Avoid some common mistakes
Submit your Essay to CEF to review◦ [email protected]
77 Campuses throughout California
Target students who are of good academic standing and in line with school mission
Minimum GPA will VARY
Requirements and Deadlines will VARY Most require A-G Track Pattern w/ specific course requests Most will request SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam Scores
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Multiple Choice• Number Operations, Functions• Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, etc. • 70 Minutes
SAT ISAT ICritical Reading
(200 – 800)
Mathematics
(200 – 800)
Writing Component
(200 – 800)
Reading Passages• Sentence Completion• 70 Minutes
Multiple Choice: - Improve Sentences - Identify Errors• 25 Minute Essay composition and grammar• 60 Minutes
SAT Reasoning TestSAT Reasoning Test
7 SAT test dates between
February and September
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ENGLISH
(1-36)
MATHEMATICS
(1-36)
SCIENCE REASONING
(1-36)
READING
(1-36)
Optional WRITING Portion
RequiredRequired
by UC System
ACT 4 Sections, each
worth 25%
Composite Score will be an average of all test portions, except Writing
No “Guessing Penalty”
Vocabulary is slightly less important
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6 ACT test dates between February and September
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SAT
Critical Reading: 67 Multiple Choice Questions Short & Long Critical Reading Sentence Completion
Math: 44 Multiple Choice/ 10 Grid-in
Basic, Alg I & II, Geometry
Writing: 49 Multiple Choice Questions Grammar- Identifying error,
Usage, Improving Sentences 25 minute essay
ACT
Reading 40 multiple-choice questions Passages include prose fiction,
social studies, humanities, and sciences
Math: 60 Multiple Choice Questions Alg I & II, Geometry,
Trigonometry
English 75 Multiple-Choice Questions Tests Grammar Usage and
Rhetorical Skills
Science 40 multiple-choice questions Questions on science-based
passages
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SAT Total score 600-2400
Each section is 200-800 eacH◦ They deduct ¼ pt for each
WRONG answer
Your final score will be each section added together
The highest of each section will NO LONGER be what schools accept
TIP: Do not answer any question that you can not safely eliminate at least 2 wrong answers
ACT Composite Scoring 1-36
Each Section is scored individually 1-36pts
Your final score is an average of all your combined scores
Only one whole testing score will be accepted
TIP: Always take a chance to answer, unlike the SAT you are not penalized for a wrong answer.
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Show interest and initiative If you are interested in a particular field, explore
opportunities to gain experience. If your are passionate about something show it!
Display leadership and teamwork They want to see that you can be a contributing member
of their colligate community Be yourself! Most important…Be Consistent!
Southern Methodist University
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Work Summer Opportunities Campus Activities Off Campus Activities Athletics Community Service – Church
Involvement/Leadership
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Tour the campuses you are interested in Begin compiling a file of possible
scholarships Attend college fairs and parent nights Make contact with university
representatives Do not limit your choices Take the SAT’s/ACT early Always meet the given deadlines
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www.csumentor.edu Information and Application for California State Universities
www.californiacolleges.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu
Homepage for University of California www.aiccumentor.edu
Information and Application for Independent Colleges & Universities www.cccapply.org
Information and Application for California Community Colleges www.collegeboard.com
SAT Registration www.act.org http://www.internationalstudent.com/essay_writing/
scholarship_essay.shtml Tips for preparing and writing college essay and personal statement
www.fastweb.com Free and extensive Scholarship Site
www.fafsa.ed.gov Info and Application to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.pin.ed.gov Access to the Personal ID Number for the FAFSA
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College Essays◦ You will be able to email to receive feedback; Your essay will be assigned to one
of our readers to review◦ Email [email protected]◦ Subject Line: CEF Essay◦ Plan ahead: Send essays NO LATER than November 20◦ UC application due November 30
Financial Aid Workshop◦ Will be held in January and February
◦ Listen for announcements at your church
Merit Achievement Award◦ Seniors that have been accepted to 4-year college/university
◦ Application is posted on www.copticedu.org in May
◦ Application is due May 31, 2013
◦ Award Announcement in July
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No matter what your goal, there is a college or postsecondary program out there that will be a perfect fit for you. Whether public or private, small or large, academic or specialized, the most important choice is choosing to attend
EVERY student, regardless of background or money, can find ways to pay for an education after high school
You deserve success. Work hard and you can make it happen!
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•Plan Out 4 Year Class Schedule
•Explore Extracurricular Involvement
UC Admissions websites:
• Doorways A-G Course Lists
• Online Classes• Community College
Classes & Community College A-G list
https://doorways.ucop.edu/list
Counselor Resources:• Options for Satisfying
A-G Chart• CSU-UC Comparison
Chart• A-G Guide Website
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Informational website for
everything “a-g”Update high school
course listsCareer Technical
Education (CTE)Online Learning
New URL:http://
www.ucop.edu/agGuide/
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Free test prep resources:• www.number2.com•College Board SAT & ACT prep – text message of the day•KHAN academy www.khanacademy.org
Tools to Explore Campuses:•UC Campus websites•Zinch: www.zinch.com/•Cappex: www.cappex.com/•The Princeton Review’s School Search: www.princetonreview.com/schoolsearch.aspx•CollegeWeekLive: www.collegeweeklive.com
10th Grade
•Grades Matter!•Continue Involvement
•Prepare for ACT and/or SAT
•Explore Campuses
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11th Grade
•Take on Academic Challenges
•Pursue Leadership Opportunities
•Take Exams•Tour Campuses
Test taking tips:
•Read!
•Take practice tests early to know where you may need help
•UC accepts both ACT with Writing and the SAT Reasoning Test and will take your highest test score from a single test date
Academic Challenges:
•Rigor of course schedule
•College Courses
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Deadlines:•UC Application Fall filing period:
November 1–30
•File FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov/
•Admissions notifications(posted online):
March 1-30
•Students must opt-in to waitlists
•Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR):
by May 1
•Official high school and college records due:
by July 15
12th Grade
•Apply to UC!•Continue to Succeed
•Meet Provisions of Admission
•File FAFSA•Apply for Scholarships
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply