Bienvenidos a la Noche de Padres

HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM

ONE DAY IN THE NOT-TOO-DISTANT FUTURE YOU WILL GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND GO ONTO COLLEGE …

DIFFERENT PATHS TO A COLLEGE DEGREE …

Direct to the University

Or

Freshman and Sophomore classes at Cabrillo

And then …TRANSFER

THE HONORS TRANSFER THE HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAMPROGRAM

Designed for high-achieving, university-ready students

Challenging classes: Writing Research Be Ready for University-level work

All honors courses are accepted at most colleges and universities

around the country

HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM IS A GREAT OPTION FOR:

Students who want a challenging academic environment

Perhaps haven’t decided on a major or a college

See the value and benefits of completing their first two years of their Bachelors Degree at Cabrillo

BENEFIT #1: FINANCIAL SAVINGS

University education is expensive

Even with Financial Aid – think about how much education you will need …

Many career goals

require education beyond a 4-year degree

#2: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL TRANSITION ..

Not ready to leave home and go so far away to college

Family – Siblings – Friends

Take time to identify your goals – know yourself and plan your future

WHO joins the HTP?

Honors Transfer Program

Students from all backgrounds, ages and experiencesCurrent Cabrillo Students, Students coming to Cabrillo from other colleges and universitiesHigh School seniors and recent graduates

BENEFITS for you at Transfer:WHY join?

Smaller class sizesFaculty mentorsStimulating environmentEnriched curriculumA strong support networkHonors CounselorsHands-on Director

Priority admission or a competitive edge to universities like UCLA, UC Berkeley and many private schoolsBetter preparation for success at the University :

Research skillsEssay-writing skillsStudy skillsCommunicating with Professors

WHAT DO THE UNIVERSITIES SAY ABOUT CABRILLO STUDENTS?

Cabrillo students are not only well-prepared – they are often better prepared than their native students who started as Freshman

The most competitive universities in California know that our Honors students are top-notch:

UCLA admitted 80% of our Honors Scholars who applied for Fall of 2013

UC Berkeley admitted 90% of our Honors Scholars who applied for Fall of 2014

Transfer students in general are more attractive to the universities – proven ability at the college level.

WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE TO ATTEND CABRILLO AND THE

HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM?

Immediate group of like-minded, high-achieving students who want to learn – taking many of the same classes together –

friends - study partners

WHAT is required to be eligible for the Honors Program:

Honors Transfer Program

3.5 high school weighted GPA in A-G requirementsWork hard in Fall to keep/get your GPA up

Eligible for college-level English - placement into ENGL 1A

HOW to applyWHEN to apply

January through March, 2015

• on-line application to include essay - • Mail: official transcript with Fall grades and letter

of recommendation • Take English assessment at Cabrillo or submit EAP:

“ready for CSU or participating CCC college-level English” or AP English scores of 3 or higher

• Apply for Cabrillo College – separate via CCC Apply• Participate in Running Start registration

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?

ENGL 2 Honors class at Long’s Marine Lab

HIST 4A Honors class at Stanford University Cantor Arts Center

UC Berkeley Shadow Day

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS!

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