Types of Colleges Slides Different Types of colleges

Types of Colleges Slides

Different Types of colleges: 1. Community College - 2 Year = Associates Degree (AA) Non residential (no living quarters) Transfer out of CC to a 4 year Least expensive choice (about $200/class)

Different Types of colleges: 2. 4 year College/University -4 years = Bachelors Degree -Optional residence (on or off campus living) -2 options in CA State Schools - Higher education opportunities (M. A or Ph. D)

Different Types of colleges: 3. University of California (UC) -10 UC Campuses -Primarily an academic research institution -Course content theoretical and analytical -Larger classes taught by Graduate Assistant or Professor -Requirements: -GPA 3. 0 = no grades lower than a C -Personal statement or Admissions essay Tuition: about $13, 000/year; 4 years= $52, 000

Different Types of colleges: 4. California State University (CSU) - 23 campuses in CA - Primarily practical based (prepare students for job market) - Classes are smaller and taught by the professor -Classes are flexible (available for PT or evening) -Requirements: -GPA 2. 0 = pass all A-G requirements -Submission of SAT & ACT scores Tuition: about $6000/year; 4 years = $24, 000

Safety, Target, Reach Making the right choices

Safety School 1. A school you are reasonably confident that will admit you. 2. A school you are willing to attend. -Don’t make this Safety school a backup you do not even like.

Target School 1. A school that your range in GPA and Test Scores are average 2. A school you are confident you will be able to pay for (loans, family money, or scholarships) 3. A school that is your focus but is attainable.

Reach School 1. A school that is above your grade, GPA, and test score range. 2. A school that is a long shot but should still be possible. -EX: A student with a 2. 0 GPA who wants to go to Harvard is not considered Reach its considered…. impossible.

Drafting College Lists: Directions: Take some time in class today to work with SUPER MATCH on your Naviance. Experiment with some of the filters and start adding some schools of interest to your Colleges I am Thinking About

Drafting College Lists: Directions: Get started on your Brag Sheet. The Brag Sheet is a questionnaire that allows you to provide information to both your teachers and counselors for Letters of Rec. Note: All students must fill out a Brag Sheet