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●Introduction/High School: Arbella●Application/Personal Statement: Niniv●Transfer: Ramina●Housing/Financial Aid: Adad●Q/A Session
GPA Classes taken (based on classes available) Test Scores Non-academic achievements
Required subjects (A-G courses): History/Social Sciences- 2 years required English- 4 years required Mathematics- 3 years required, 4 recommended Laboratory Science- 2 years required, 3
recommended Foreign Language- 2 years required, 3 or 4
recommended Visual and Performing Arts- 1 year College Prep electives - 1 year
ACT Assessment Plus Writing tests or SAT Reasoning Test SATII - two SAT Subject Tests in different areas
selected from history, literature, math, science or foreign language
Complements education Better idea of the student DOES NOT replace or makeup for poor
academic record
Leadership and club involvement Sports Community service Employment College courses
The quality of activities outweighs the quantity of activities in the eyes of admissions officers
Application Due: November 1-30, 2008
Major: If you know what major you want to apply for, that is great. If not, apply as undeclared.
Fees: $60 per school Exceptions
If applying ACT and writing assessment or SAT I and SATII no later than December 2008 Be sure to send scores to the correct schools
Two categories:
1. The general question
2. The specific question
How are you unique and/or impressive?
Individual details to set yourself apart
If declaring a major Why this one? How will you contribute? What do you know about it?
If employed What did you learn? How did it shape your experiences?
What are your career goals?
Explanations of poor performance
Some questions may be similar
If questions are different, make sure to answer that question. DO NOT stick to a standard essay.
Make interesting
Use individual experiences
Distinguish yourself
Backup statements with reasons
Find an angle Most people may not think they have interesting stories Finding a hook or angle is vital
Concentrate on your opening paragraph Most important Grabs attention Sets framework
Leave out certain items Earlier accomplishments Controversial items
Possibly research some ideas
Be meticulous
Check spelling and grammar
Admissions officers say that this is important
Start planning immediately IGETC Individual college requirements
General advice for first year community college students: Decide on 1st choice college. Use www.assist.org to consider requirements Each major varies
English Communications (2 courses) One course in English composition and one course in critical
thinking/English composition. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (1
course) Arts and Humanities (3 courses)
At least one from the arts and one from the humanities. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 courses)
Three courses from at least two disciplines, or an interdisciplinary sequence.
Physical and Biological Sciences (2 courses) One physical science course and one biological science
course, at least one of which includes a laboratory. Language other than English (proficiency)
Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school courses in the same language.
Eligible after accumulation of 30 units
Only include college credited units
Applications due in the fall for the following fall semester/quarter
Transfer Admission Guarantees: You file for a TAG during the beginning of your second year. You have to have completed a minimum of 30 college
credited units. You must complete all requirements by the spring semester
before you wish to attend. SUMMER SESSION DOES NOT COUNT!
Schools that offer TAGs: Davis Irvine Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz
See career center beginning of fall
Apply for FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov
Check for Cal Grant eligibility at school
4 types of awards: Grants Scholarships Work-Study Loans
On-Campus housing great option: Great way to meet people. Highly encourage
it There are different styles of living
High rises Suites: one bathroom per 2/3 rooms. Single sex Apartment style suites but with bathroom and
common area
Different rules on each campus
Meal Plans are optional and usually included
Prices vary
Many resources Computing centers Laundry rooms Resident advisors Security monitors
Fraternities/Sororities/Co-Ops