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University of Colorado – Colorado University of Colorado – Colorado SpringsSprings

Gary K BednorzGary K BednorzUniversity of New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico

Loud Cheers & Standing Ovation Loud Cheers & Standing Ovation Appreciated!Appreciated!

Out of State Colleges:Out of State Colleges:Many Benefits!Many Benefits!

Creating Options: Creating Options: Finding the Perfect Finding the Perfect

CollegeCollege

5 5 ‘‘SystemsSystems’’ of Higher Education of Higher Education

4 in California & the 54 in California & the 5thth Option! Option!

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College College Consider Out of Consider Out of State!State!

Welcome to California !Welcome to California !

Higher Education in California !Higher Education in California !

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CollegeCollege

112 campuses Are open to any students

pursuing higher education Provide Transfer OptionsTransfer Options for

students seeking a B.A. / B.S.

Offer Vocational TrainingVocational Training Early Admissions Process Early Admissions Process

starts November – May . starts November – May . Plan to participate in an Plan to participate in an application workshop, application workshop, English and Math English and Math assessment test, and the assessment test, and the collegecollege’’s New Student s New Student Orientation. Orientation.

California Community California Community CollegesColleges

www.cccapply.org

California State UniversityCalifornia State University 23 Campuses Eligibility Requirements:

A-G CoursesA-G Courses 2.0 GPA Minimum2.0 GPA Minimum SAT ReasoningSAT Reasoning Exam

Score or ACTACT Exam Score

Applications accepted from October 1October 1stst to to November 30November 30thth

Impacted Campuses will have stricter requirements

www.csumentor.edu

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California 10 campuses –

(only 9 open for undergraduates)

Minimum GPA is 3.0

Application is based upon: A-G Courses and GPA SAT Reasoning or ACT with

Writing Extracurricular Activities and

Involvement Personal Statement

Applications accepted from November 1st to November

30thwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Independent Colleges and Independent Colleges and UniversitiesUniversities

76 Campuses throughout California

May provide large scholarship/financial aid packages

Smaller class size Faster graduation rates Target students that are of

good academic standing and in line with the school mission

Each schools requirements and Deadlines will VARY – check online

www.aiccumentor.org

California Options California Options Higher Education Higher Education

Community Community CollegesColleges

CSUCSU’’ss UCUC’’ssIndependentIndependent

Private CollegesPrivate Colleges

4 Year Universities / Colleges4 Year Universities / CollegesCommunity CollegeCommunity College

Out of State – Out of State – 3400+ Choices!3400+ Choices!

Out of State – 49 states & International Options

Universities & Colleges from coast to coast (and beyond) are seeking students from California

Creating Options In Your College Search3400+ Choices Outside of California!!

www.regionaladmissions.comProviding out-of-state options for California

The Regional Admission Counselors of California (RACC) is an organization composed of over 70 admission professionals, from over 60 institutions, who work with students and counselors throughout California while representing Universities and Colleges outside of the state of California.

All of these out-of-state institutions are NACAC and/or WACAC members.  They have dedicated the necessary resources for a regional office to serve California schools and provide information on educational opportunities out of state.

Regional Admission Counselors of California Regional Admission Counselors of California www.regionaladmissions.comwww.regionaladmissions.com

Arizona State University ~ Bennington College ~ Colorado Mesa University ~ Columbia College Chicago ~ Connecticut College ~ Culinary Institute of America ~ Drew University ~ Drexel University ~ Grand Canyon University  ~ Hawaii Pacific University ~  High

Point University ~ Hillsdale College ~ Johnson and Wales University ~ Lake Forest College ~ Lasell College ~ Lawrence University ~ Loyola University Chicago ~ Loyola University New Orleans ~ Maryville University ~ Miami University ~ Michigan State University ~

Milwaukee School of Engineering ~ Northeastern University ~ Oklahoma City University ~  Oregon State University ~ Purdue University ~ Regis University ~ Saint Louis University ~ Samford University ~ Savannah College of Art and Design ~ Seton Hall University ~ Southern  Methodist University ~ Southern Utah University ~ Syracuse University ~ Texas Christian University ~

University of Alabama ~  University of Arizona ~ University of Colorado-CO. Springs ~ University of Kansas ~ University of Minnesota ~ University of Nevada-Reno ~  University of New Mexico ~ University of Rochester ~ University of South Carolina ~ University of the Arts ~ University of Washington Bothell ~ University of Wyoming ~ Whitman College ~ William Woods University ~ Xavier University

Creating Options In Your College Search

5) Location, Location, Location4) Size of the student body3) Cost2) I got accepted1) It just felt right – FIT!!

Top Reasons Students Chose Their CollegeTop Reasons Students Chose Their College

Creating Options In Your College Search

5) Location, Location, Location

Metro – Suburban - RuralFour Seasons

Snow

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Creating Options In Your College Search

4) Size of the student bodySmall

Medium

LargeAverage Class Size??

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Creating Options In Your College Search

3) CostIndependent Colleges – NO Out of State Tuition!

Establish Residency?Programs & Scholarship

WUE

Top Reasons Students Chose Their CollegeTop Reasons Students Chose Their College

Students MAY be able to:Students MAY be able to:

Establish ResidencyEstablish Residency

Usually takes 1 yearUsually takes 1 year

Acts to establish ResidencyActs to establish ResidencyGet Driver LicenseGet Driver License

Register to VoteRegister to Vote

Western Undergraduate Exchange Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE = pronounced Woo E)(WUE = pronounced Woo E)

What is it? Students in Western states may enroll in participating two-year and four-year public college programs at a reduced tuition level: up to 150 percent of the institution’s regular resident tuition. In all cases, WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition.

Participating States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

How Many Colleges are available?145 Participating 2 & 4 Year Public Institutions

Creating Options In Your College Search

1) Tuition and Fees2) Housing and Dining3) Books and Supplies4) Transportation5) JJ & SB!!

Costs for Students Going to CollegeCosts for Students Going to College((COA = Cost of AttendanceCOA = Cost of Attendance))

2012 -13 Estimated Costs2012 -13 Estimated Costs

California Living On-CampusCA CA

Community Community CollegeCollege

California State California State UniversityUniversity

University of University of CaliforniaCalifornia

California California Private Private

CollegesColleges

Tuition and Fees $864 $6,489 $13,200 $30,144

Housing and Dining $4,347 $10,607 $13,200 $9,330

Books and Supplies $1,656 $1,652 $1,500 $1,455

Personal Expenses and Transportation

$4,185 $3,829 $3,300 $3,218

TOTALS: $11,052 $22,577 $31,200 $45,147

2012 -13 Estimated Costs2012 -13 Estimated Costs

Out of State Living On-Campus

University ofUniversity of

New MexicoNew Mexico

University of University of Colorado – Colorado –

Colorado Colorado SpringsSprings

Univ of Univ of WashingtonWashington

BothellBothell

Hawaii Pacific Hawaii Pacific UniversityUniversity

Tuition and Fees $19,918 $17,909 $29,466 $18,500

Housing and Dining $7,962 $9650 $9,969 $12,482

Books and Supplies $1,400 $1,400 $1,035 $1,000

Personal Expenses and Transportation

$2,600 $2,600 $3,900 $3,285

TOTALS: $31,880 $31,559 $44,370 $35,267

OMGOMG

ThatThat’’$ a lot of money!!$ a lot of money!!

For priority apply January 1 – March 1

Must Reapply Every Year!

GRANTS

LOANS

Financial Aid - Financial Aid - Need BasedNeed Basedwww.fafsa.ed.gov

WORKSTUDY

Scholarships : Scholarships : Merit / Need / ComboMerit / Need / Combo

APPLY!APPLY! . . . APPLY!APPLY! . . . APPLY!APPLY! Good Grades and Good SAT / ACT scores . . . There is a lot of money available that goes

unclaimed Scholarship Tips:Scholarship Tips:

1.1. Create a ResumeCreate a Resume2.2. Get active in the communityGet active in the community:

1. Clubs2. Community Service

Document your community serviceDocument your community service Preview – Write – ReviewPreview – Write – Review your essays Finish the applicationFinish the application and turn it in on time

Scholarships : Scholarships : Merit / Need / ComboMerit / Need / Combo

Gates Millennium ScholarshipGates Millennium Scholarship http://www.gmsp.org/

Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career!!

Scholarships : Scholarships : Merit / Need / ComboMerit / Need / Combo

ROTCROTC

ArmyArmyAir ForceAir Force

NavyNavyNavy w/ Marine OptionNavy w/ Marine Option

Scholarships : Scholarships : Merit / Need / ComboMerit / Need / Combo

Many Websites & FREE Many Websites & FREE Searches!!Searches!!

http://scholarship.unm.edu/scholarships/general.html

Be Careful of SCAMS!Be Careful of SCAMS!

Creating Options In Your College Search

2) I got accepted!! YAY!!

Admission Rates

Fewer Applications

Eligible vs Competitive

Top Reasons Students Chose Their CollegeTop Reasons Students Chose Their College

Minimum A-G Completion

Minimum GPA Easy 12th grade

schedule w/ few A-G courses

Few extracurricular or community activities

Taking A-G courses beyond the minimum

Higher GPA Competitive 12th grade

schedule w/ A-G courses Several, recurring

extracurricular or community activities

ELIGIBILEELIGIBILE COMPETITIVECOMPETITIVE

Eligible vs. CompetitiveEligible vs. Competitive

Does not mean that a student will be accepted to their 1st choice campus

Better chance for students to be accepted to highly competitive or oversubscribed majors

Creating Options In Your College Search

1) It just felt right – FIT!!

Campus Visit

Walk the Campus

Visit the Community

Top Reasons Students Chose Their CollegeTop Reasons Students Chose Their College

Creating Options In Your College Search

5) Location, Location, Location4) Size of the student body3) Cost2) I got accepted1) It just felt right – FIT!!

Top Reasons Students Chose Their CollegeTop Reasons Students Chose Their College

Important Tips…Important Tips… Tour the campuses

you are interested in.

Begin compiling a list of scholarships Attend college fairs

and parent nights Contact university

representatives.

Keep choices open Take the SAT’s/ACT

early Meet deadlines

Create a professional email for college purposes

TALK TO YOUR PARENTS / GUARDIANS ABOUT EVERYTHING!

Out of State Colleges:Many Benefits!