Why go to college ?

Do you know where you’re going?

Do you Know Where You’re Going?

– College is a pathway to economic success and more opportunities

– College graduates earn more money and have access to more jobs

– Unemployment rates are lower for college graduates

– College will help you help your family

– College is a lot of fun!

College Graduates Earn More Money

High School Dropout

High School Graduate

Some College, No Degree

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Professional Degree

$1,102,120

$1,531,400

$1,863,040

$1,920,680

$2,742,160

$3,337,800

$4,449,440

$5,612,760

Average Lifetime Earnings

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Pathway to Success and a Better Life

College opens doors to opportunity and expands your horizons. You will experience new points of view.Graduating from college will be a source of pride because it is a great accomplishment.You get to follow your dreams and determine your future!

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Sure there are some successful folks who didn’t go to college, but they are

the exception, not the rule.

Facebook

Tumbler Spotify

Bill Gates

Kobe

Christina Aguilera

Famous People and Where They Went to College

Operah Winfrey, Tennessee State University

Dwayne Johnson (the rock), University of Miami

Jorge Ramos, University of Miami-Master’s

Lil’ Wayne, University of Houston

Natalie Portman, Harvard University

Ashton Kutcher, University of Iowa

Conan O’Brian, Harvard University

Will Farrell, USC

Denzel Washington, Fordham University

Sean “Diddy” Combs - Howard University

Ben Stiller - University of California, Los Angeles

College is Required for Many Jobs

All of the highest paying jobs require a college degree. Jobs for college graduates include better benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans.College graduates have half the unemployment rates of high school graduates and better job security.There are many more jobs available for college graduates than high school graduates.

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College = Lower Unemployment Rates

High School Dropout

High School Graduate

Some College, No Degree

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Professional Degree

9.0%

5.7%

5.1%

3.7%

2.8%

2.4%

2.0%

1.7%Unemployment Rates

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College is a Lot of Fun!

You get to do amazing things and to train for a job you will enjoy. There are many activities on college campuses.You will meet smart and interesting people and make lifelong friends.At college, it is cool to be smart. You will learn how to think and express yourself more clearly and solve important problems. You will become more confident.

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AcademicHigh School classes

ScienceEnglishHistoryMathMusicPE

College ClassesDrugs and the BrainPoetry of Tupac ShakurTheory and History of Video GamesInvented Languages: Klingon and BeyondSociology of Fame and Lady GagaTree Climbing

Careers can be fun too!Ferrari driving instructor – Annual salary: $120,000

Astronaut– Annual salary: $100,000

Magician – Annual salary: $49,000

Video game designer – Annual salary: $46,000

Dance instructor– Annual Salary: $40,300

Wedding/Event Planner– Annual Salary: $49,200

Teacher– Annual Salary: $56,000

Software developer– Annual Salary: $100,000

Physical therapist– Annual Salary: $76,000

Interpreter/Translator– Annual Salary: $45,000

Substance Abuse Counselor– Annual Salary: $40,000

Personal trainer– Annual Salary: $53,000

Flight Attendant– Annual Salary: $56,000

College Helps You Help Your Family

You will be able to support your family with a higher salary.You will pave the way for your brothers and sisters and other relatives to go to college.You will be able to help your children with their homework and give them a better start. As a result, they will be more likely to attend college.

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The College Application

Process

Graduation vs 4-Year College Eligibility

High School Requirements A-G Course List

Wld His, US His, Govt/Economics 30 A. World History & US

History 20

English 9, 10, 11, 12 40 B. English 9, 10, 11, 12 40

Algebra I & Geometry 20C. Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II 30

Earth Science & Biology 20 D. Biology &

Chemistry 20Foreign Lang OR Fine Art 10 E. Foreign Language 20

PE 20 F. Fine Art 10

Electives 80 G. College Prep Electives 10

Health 5

Total Credits 225 Total Credits 150

California CollegesCommunity Colleges

HS Diploma

No GPA minimum

No SAT/ACT

No Xtra-Curricular

No Essay

No Letter of Rec

$2,260

California CollegesCommunity Colleges Cal States

HS Diploma 15 a-g courses w/ no Ds

No GPA minimum 2.0 GPA in grades 10 & 11

No SAT/ACT SAT/ACT

No Xtra-Curricular No Xtra-Curricular

No Essay No Essay

No Letter of Rec No Letter of Rec

$2,260 $22,896

California CollegesCommunity

Colleges Cal States UCs

HS Diploma 15 a-g courses w/ no Ds

15 a-g courses w/ no Ds

No GPA minimum 2.0 GPA in grades 10 & 11

3.0 GPA in grades 10 & 11

No SAT/ACT SAT/ACT SAT/ACT

No Xtra-Curricular No Xtra-Curricular Xtra-Curricular & Volunteerism Work

No Essay No Essay Personal Statement

No Letter of Rec No Letter of Rec No Letter of Rec

$2,260 $22,896 $31,646

California CollegesCommunity

Colleges Cal States UCs Private

HS Diploma15 a-g

courses w/ no Ds

15 a-g courses w/ no

Ds

16 a-g courses w/ no

DsNo GPA

minimum2.0 GPA in

grades 10 & 11

3.0 GPA in grades 10 &

11No GPA

minimum

No SAT/ACT SAT/ACT SAT/ACT SAT/ACT

No Xtra-Curricular

No Xtra-Curricular

Xtra-Curricular &

Volunteerism Work

Xtra-Curricular &

Volunteerism Work

No Essay No Essay Personal Statement Essay

No Letter of Rec

No Letter of Rec

No Letter of Rec

Letter of Rec Required

$2,260 $22,896 $31,646 $57,876

4-Year College Application Checklist

Complete the 2013/2014 applicationGet your Eligibility Report from your counselor SAT/ACT scoresStudent & parent social security numbersStudent & parent citizenship statusUC & CSU don’t require letters of recommendation

CSU/Cal State

Apply online between October 1-November 30Application is available at: csumentor.eduSubmit 1 application per campus ($55 per campus)Essay & extracurricular activities are not requiredSend your SAT scores to CSUmentor: code 3594 (this allows all CSU’s to see your score)

UC/University of California

Apply online between November 1-November 30Application is available at: universityofcalifornia.edu/admissionsSubmit 1 application only ($70 per campus)Essay and list of activities & awards are requiredSend your SAT scores to only 1 UC and all campuses will be able to access your scores

Private Colleges

November 30 is the deadline to submit a request for a letter of recommendation to your counselor or teachersWhen you request a letter of recommendation from your counselor, you'll need to submit a Student Profile and a copy of your college essayPrivate college requirements, applications, and deadlines vary by collegeConsult with individual college websites to get specific information

Community CollegesApply online during February & MarchTake the placement testAttend orientationRegister for classes

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Financial AidGrants Loans Scholarships

FAFSA FAFSA Apply Separately

January 2013 January 2013 Ongoing

FAFSA= Free Application for Federal Student Aid

fafsa.ed.gov & fastweb.com

More Financial Aid Info

Apply online at fafsa.ed.gov (2013-2014 application)Apply between January 1-March 2, 2013Fill out the FAFSA for any college (2-year or 4-year) in the United StatesFinancial Aid Workshop in The Hideout, on January 17, at 6:00 pmFinancial aid is awarded by federal & state agencies & collegesColleges will send your financial aid award letter via email

1st Semester of Senior Year

Oct Nov Dec Jan

ACT or SAT

Cal State Application

UC Application

Private College Application

Submit FAFSA

2nd Semester of Senior Year

Feb March April May June

Submit FAFSA Financial Aid Award Letters Arrive

Send 1st Sem Transcript

Send Final Transcript

College Acceptances College Decision

Register for Placement Test

Apply to Community College

Placement Test & Orientation