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BLU Educational Foundation

www.bluedfoundation.org



College Doesn’t Just Happen!!!

Can Help You Get There!!!



Our Goal• The mission of the College Exodus Project (CEP) is to assist

students in obtaining undergraduate or graduate degrees from

accredited colleges and universities, with the intent that they

contribute to the Inland Empire economy through employment,

internships and/or volunteer service.

• We accomplish our mission by providing comprehensive college

information, assistance and support to help students with

admissions, financial aid, retention and graduation from public

and private institutions throughout the country.



Statement of Need…

• Created out of a need to increase

the number of underrepresented

students who attend college from

the Inland Empire.

• Collaborative program focusing on

service coordination, enhancement,

and expansion and is implemented

in local schools, churches and

community organizations.



How Do I Get to College?

First Things First!!!You MUST graduate from High School



High School Graduation Requirements Grade 9

English 9

Math

World Geography

Physical Science

Physical Education

(2 years required for graduation)

Elective

Grade 11

English 11

Math

US History

Science (Elective) highly recommended

Visual or Performing Arts or Foreign Language

(1 year required for graduation)

Elective

Elective

Grade 10

English 10

Math

World History

Biology

Physical Education

(2 years required for graduation)

Elective

Grade 12

English 12

Economics

US Government

Math (Elective) highly recommended

Elective

Elective



A – G Requirements• A l History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED

Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year

of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government.

• B l English – 4 YEARS REQUIRED

Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and

modern literature. No more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement.

• C l Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED

Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced

algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill

part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high

school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses.

• D l Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED

Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational

subjects: biology, chemistry and physics. Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or

physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement, as

may the final two years of an approved three-year integrated science program that provides rigorous

coverage of at least two of the three foundational subjects.



A – G Requirements Cont.• El Language Other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED

Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding,

and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in languages other

than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your

high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.

• F l Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIRED

A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual

art.

• G l College-Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR REQUIRED

One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual

and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics,

laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement

or two years of another language).



Class of 2020(Current 9th Grade)

• You have a clean slate! Make this experience whatever you

choose

• Work with your counselor to map out your A – G Plan

• Get Involved in your community

• Begin exploring College & Career opportunities




• Work with your counselor to make necessary adjustments

to your A – G Plan


• Continue exploring College & Career opportunities

• Register & take the PSAT




• Work with your counselor to make necessary adjustments to your A – G Plan


• Identify College & Career opportunities applicable to your interest/area of study

• Register & take the SAT so that you can compete for National Merit Scholarship

• ATHLETES: Register with NCAA Eligibility Center

• Register & take both the SAT & ACT at least once this year




• Work with your counselor to make necessary adjustments to your A – G Plan;

utilize credit recovery options

• Complete Personal Statement/Autobiographical Essay

• Apply to 5 – 8 Universities (Both In & Out of State)

• Register & take both the SAT & ACT before Winter Break

• Continue to be involved in community service & extracurricular activities

• Complete FAFSA & Scholarship applications



Know How 2 GoNational Campaign: WWW.KNOWHOW2GO.ORG

I. Be a pain- in a good way

II. Push yourself and don’t stop.

III. Find the Right Fit

IV. Put your hands on some cash



Know How 2 Go Cont.National Campaign: WWW.KNOWHOW2GO.ORG




Five Sectors of California’s Educational System

The California Community College (CCC)

The California State University (CSU)

The University of California (UC)

Private Colleges and Universities

Specialized Schools and Colleges

WHAT IS AN HBCU?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention of serving the black community

Approximately 106 HBCU’s exist today.

LEADING HISTORICALLY BLACK

UNIVERSITIES (US NEWS 2016)

1. Spelman College (GA)

2. Howard University (DC)

3. Hampton University (VA)

4. Morehouse College (GA)

5. Tuskegee University (AL)

6. Xavier University (LA)

7. Tougaloo College (MS)

8. Fisk University (TN)

9. Claflin College (SC)

10. North Carolina A&T (NC)

HBCU COLLEGE LIFE




Paying for College

There are a number of programs and resources you

can use to help pay for your education.• Grants

• Scholarships

• Loans

• Work-Study




Types of Financial Aid1. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid

2. Cal Grant Application (GPA Verification Form)

3. CSS Financial Aid PROFILE

4. Institutional Aid Application

5. Private Scholarship Application Forms



Where Do We Go From Here?



Where Do We Go From Here?

1) Connect with Campus Resources

2) Parents become Advocates for your

students!

3) When in doubt, ASK!!! Never ASSUME!!!

Thank You

[email protected]

BLU EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

BLU Educational Foundation began its work in 2001 as a response to the higher education challenges faced by families with limited opportunities in California's Inland Empire. (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties)

Our mission:

To provide educational and human services programming to youth, adults and families in order to build healthy, productive communities.

COLLEGE EXODUS PROJECT (CEP)

The mission is to assist students in obtaining undergraduate or graduate degrees from accredited colleges and universities, with the intent that they return to contribute to their local economy through employment, internships, and/or volunteer service.

COLLEGE EXODUS PROJECT (CEP)

Comprehensive college information, assistance, and support to help students with admissions, financial aid, retention, and graduation from public and private institutions throughout the country.

College Tours, Career Exposure, Mentoring

Retention services for 6-8 years after high school as our commitment to support college graduation.

Meets every 3rd Saturday- 9am-12pm

THANK YOU

BLU Educational FoundationSan Bernardino Valley College

Liberal Arts Bldg. Room 111

(909) 685-9995 Office Cell

(909) 384-8647 Office

[email protected]

www.BLUedFoundation.org

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