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Share Learn Connect. Los Angeles. 2013. Presented by: Vanessa Ea University of Colorado – Colorado Springs Gary K Bednorz University of New Mexico Loud Cheers & Standing Ovation Appreciated!. Out of State Colleges: Many Benefits!. Creating Options: Finding the Perfect College. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Presented by:Presented by:Vanessa EaVanessa Ea
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!
Creating Options: Creating Options: Finding the Perfect Finding the Perfect
College College Consider Out of Consider Out of State!State!
Welcome to California !Welcome to California !
Higher Education in California !Higher Education in California !
Creating Options: Creating Options: Finding the Perfect Finding the Perfect
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
Top Reasons Students Chose Their CollegeTop Reasons Students Chose Their College
Creating Options In Your College Search
4) Size of the student bodySmall
Medium
LargeAverage Class Size??
Top Reasons Students Chose Their CollegeTop Reasons Students Chose Their College
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!