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.
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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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FAFSA FAFSA Apply Separately
January 2013 January 2013 Ongoing
FAFSA= Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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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