Prepare For College As a parent your expectations have a huge
influence on what your child expects of himself or herself. Take an
active interest in your childs planning and preparation for
college. Furthering your childs education should be an expectation
and discussed often. Encourage your child to take college prep
courses in high school and to work hard to earn good grades.
Reading daily is an important habit for students.
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College TimeLine Middle School Establish strong study habits
and get good grades Take challenging courses including honors and
advanced math Do your best on your CSTs so you are able to enroll
in college preparatory classes Begin exploring the CSU Mentor
website Think about possible career choices at www.whodouwant2b.com
www.whodouwant2b.com Read, read, read
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College TimeLine 9 th Grade Work hard to get good grades Get
involved in school and community activities 10 th Grade Take
college prep courses Be involved in activities Take the PSAT and
PLAN 11 th Grade Research and consider your college options Take
the PSAT in October Take the ACT and SAT in the spring Meet with
your APA to discuss college plans
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College TimeLine 12 th Grade Take the ACT and SAT in the fall
if necessary Complete college applications To apply for financial
aid, submit a FAFSA as soon after January 1st as possible:
www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov In the spring, compare college
offers and make a decision, submit your letter of intent Apply for
scholarships
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Maintaining and Increasing Your GPA In High School Even though
you are applying for College in October and November, a campus can
rescind your admission if your senior GPA falls dramatically. Ask
about tutoring services: Its never too late! Work with your
teachers at lunch or after school especially for those classes that
challenge you. Dont become lazy with an allelectives course load.
Mix it up! Take Honors, AP, and Community College courses in
addition to fun electives. Note: CC classes not only offer an
opportunity for early college credit, but help prepare you for the
college mindset.
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Preparing for College: AG Requirements A: 2 yrsHistory and
Social Science B: 4 yrsEnglish C: 3 yrs (4 yrs. Rec. for both)
Mathematics (algebra, geometry, and algebra II) D: 2 yrs: (3 yrs.
rec. for UC) Laboratory Science (1 year of biological science and 1
year of physical science) E: 2 yrs: (3 yrs. rec. for UC) Foreign
language (both years must be in the same language) F:1 yr:Visual
and performing arts: art, dance, theatre/ drama, or music G:1
yr:Elective chosen from the subject areas listed above or other
college preparatory course (2 semesters or 1 year-long course)
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SAT/ACT Registration SAT Registration:
www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org ACT Registration:
www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Know Your High School CEEB
Code
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Choosing The Right College Type of College 2 Year Community
Colleges offer affordable career programs. Students can also start
at a 2 yr. college and then transfer to a 4 yr. college 4 Year
Colleges are either public or private. Public colleges are
generally larger and less expensive Size and Location Colleges vary
in size-small colleges are more personal; larger colleges offer
more programs and majors. Big city or small town, you choose
Academic Programs All colleges offer a variety of majors, however
you must find a college that offers the major you are interested in
Cost College costs vary greatly!
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Must complete the A G requirements Must take the SAT or ACT
exams Accepts the top 9% of high school graduates Apply Nov. 1 st
Nov. 30 th of senior year Requires a personal statement There are
10 UC campuses Cost of tuition is $13,200 per year Examples of UC
campuses: UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, CAL or UC Berkeley, UC San Diego,
UC Riverside
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Where is that UC?
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Must complete the A-G requirements Must take the SAT/ACT
Accepts the top 33% of high school graduates Apply Oct 1-Nov 30 of
senior year. There are 23 CSU campuses Tuition is between $6,593
$7,207 a year 4 year degrees (BA, BS) as well as graduate degrees
Examples of campuses: CSU San Bernardino, Cal Poly Pomona, CSULA,
CSU Fullerton, San Jose State University, CSU East Bay
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Private Colleges/Universities Must complete the A-G
requirements Must take the SAT/ACT Many are very competitive Must
check with individual schools to see application deadlines Many
campuses to choose from Cost of tuition varies but is usually
anywhere from $35,000 to $44,000 per year 4 year degrees (BS, BA)
and graduate degrees Examples of campuses: La Verne University,
USC, Harvard, Redlands University
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Community Colleges Must be 18 years old for full time admission
You DO NOT need to take the SAT/ACT Must take an English and Math
placement test upon admission Apply in March of senior year Cost of
tuition is about $980.00 per year Two year degrees (AA) Certificate
programs Examples of campuses: Chaffey College, San Bernardino
Valley College, Mt Sac Community College
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Vocational / Trade Schools Typically open to anyone who wants
to attend You do not need to take the SAT/ACT Rolling admissions
Cost of tuition is usually quite expensive anywhere from $22,000.00
per year to $35,000.00 Most schools offer certificate programs not
Degree programs Examples of campuses: ITT Technical Institute, UTI,
FIDM
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National Collegiate Athletic Association If you are a high
school athlete who plans on pursing college athletics, please
visit: www.eligibilitycenter.org If you want to participate in
athletics or receive an athletic scholarship during your first
year, you must: Graduate from high school Complete 16 core
courses
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NCAA 16 Core Courses SUBJECTDIVISION I & II English4 years
Mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher) 3 years Natural/Physical Science2
years (1 year lab) Additional English, Math or Natural /Physical
Science 1 year Social Science2 years Additional Courses from Above
4 years
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College Admissions Criteria GPA (Grade Point Average)/Class
Rank Colleges consider a students GPA in college prep courses to be
the most important admissions criteria. Strength of Subjects
Colleges examine high school transcripts and look for advanced and
honors courses. Test Scores Most 4-year colleges require students
to submit ACT or SAT scores. The more selective the school, the
more important the test scores are. Extracurricular Activities
Colleges are interested in seeing meaningful involvement, focus and
commitment, evidence of leadership and unique interests or talents.
Recommendations Colleges often ask for letters of recommendation
from counselors and teachers, scholarships also generally require
them.
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Financial Aid Grant money given, usually because of financial
need. Scholarship money awarded for academic achievement or an
outstanding talent or skill. Work Study money earned by working at
a part- time job provided by the college. Loan money that must be
repaid
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CSU Mentor: A Useful Tool
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Career Get a Reality Check on living in the Real World! This
site allows you to choose your lifestyle and total up living
expenses. It's also a great resource to find out about careers.
http://californiarealitycheck.com/http://californiarealitycheck.com/
Career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics-check out
the Occupational Outlook Handbook on the BLS.gov homepage for a
full listing of the occupations.
http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm
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Parenting Resources Parent Institute. The Parent
Institute-publishes a variety of materials and provides ways to
encourage parent involvement in the education of their children.
http://www.parent-institute.com http://www.parent-institute.com
California Association for the Gifted. Lots of great resources for
parents, students, and teachers. http://www.cagifted.org/
http://www.cagifted.org/
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Test Taking/College Prep Test taking strategies. Here's a great
test taking skills website. It has many tips and strategies to help
students and adults with dealing with tests and test anxiety.
http://www.studygs.net/http://www.studygs.net/
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High School California Department of Education. This is the
official website for education in California. Check the sites
DataQuest pages for statewide data, including the latest STAR,
Academic Performance Index (API), and Advanced Placement (AP)
results. www.cde.ca.gov www.cde.ca.gov California High School Exit
Exam. These California Department of Education pages provide
resources to help teachers prepare students for the California High
School Exit Exam. Released exam items and exam results are
included.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/
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College Information College Board. This site offers information
on over 3500 colleges and universities.
http://www.collegeboard.comhttp://www.collegeboard.com College
Planning Network College Planning Network is a non-profit
organization dedicated to providing college information. College
Planning Network, a Seattle based non-profit organization,
maintains this site, which includes college selection and
admissions information, financial information, a quarterly
newsletter for parents and students, and links to college planning
sites like CollegeView. http://www.collegeplan.org/
http://www.collegeplan.org/ CollegePrep-101 CollegePrep-101 is an
excellent place to learn about going to college from people who are
there: faculty, staff, and students. There are two dozen lessons
including college terminology, transition to college, and choosing
a major. Great stuff!
http://collegeprep.okstate.edu/http://collegeprep.okstate.edu/
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College Continued California Colleges. Find and compare
colleges within California. http://www.californiacolleges.edu
http://www.californiacolleges.edu UC schools. University of
California system website-offers valuable resources and information
about the UC system.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/welcome.html
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/welcome.html Cal State
schools. California State University system website- offers
valuable resources and information about the CSU system.
http://www.calstate.edu/ http://www.calstate.edu/ Black Collegian.
The Black Collegian Online-the electronic version of the
26-year-old national career opportunities magazine.
http://www.black-collegian.com/http://www.black-collegian.com/
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Financial Aid Find College Scholarships NOW! This site can help
you get scholarships for college. Check it out! Start NOW!!
www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to
Financial Aid FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a
public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most
comprehensive annotated collection of information about student
financial aid on the web.
http://www.finaid.orghttp://www.finaid.org Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute, Inc. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
has developed one of the most complete and concise collections of
Hispanic- specific financial aid information currently available.
http://www.ma.iup.edu:80/Pueblo/financial_forum/chci.html
http://www.ma.iup.edu:80/Pueblo/financial_forum/chci.html
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Financial Aid Continued Federal Student Aid. Federal Student
Aid-the largest source of student aid in America. Find help for
every stage of the financial aid process.
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/ http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/ Student
Loan Reform. Coalition for Student Loan Reform-increase student
access to loans. http://www.cslr.org/ http://www.cslr.org/
http://www.Scholarships.com
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Math/Science Math site for practice, games, and more.
http://www.math.com http://www.math.com Our science book has a
website for you to explore the various concepts covered this year.
There is a list of codes in the front of the science book once you
log on. http://www.scilinks.org http://www.scilinks.org More math
fun, lessons, practice, games, and more. Grade levels K-8.
http://www.aaamath.comhttp://www.aaamath.com
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Math/Science Continued The Yuckiest Site on the Internet. This
site uses bugs, worms, belches, and blackheads to teach science
concepts. http://yucky.com http://yucky.com National Geographic for
Kids http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ NASA for middle-school
students http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-
8/features/index.html http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-
8/features/index.html Middle School Activities.
http://www.education.com/activity/middle-school/
http://www.education.com/activity/middle-school/
