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7 TH Grade. Students: Visit with school counselor ask for help in selecting classes that will prepare you for college Make an extra effort in English and Math classes, strive for As in all your classes. Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
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7TH Grade • Students: • Visit with school counselor ask for help in selecting classes that will prepare you for college • Make an extra effort in English and Math classes, strive for As in all your classes. • Parent(s)/Guardian(s): • Ask counselor if your child is reading and doing math at grade level. • Start saving for college, if you have not done so already.
8th Grade • Students: • If available, Take Pre-Algebra or Algebra and a foreign language course. • Strive for As and Bs in all your classes. • Stay focused on your classes and homework. • Sign up for PSAT, offered in 8th or 9th grade. • Parent(s)/Guardian(s): • Meet with counselor and or teachers to see how your child is doing in his/her classes. • Visit college campuses. Talk to neighbors and friends with students in college to learn about their experiences. • Talk to your child about the importance of studying hard and getting good grades to prepare them for high school and college
High School • Classes Students Should Take: • English – 4 years College Prep. • Math – 4 years, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, Calculus • History and Social Sciences – 2 years, to include U.S. History, American Government • Lab Sciences – 2 years, to include Biology and Physical Science • Language (other than English) – 2years of the same language • Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year of drama or theater, dance music or visual art • College Prep Elective – 1 year of any other college prep subject
Grade Point Average (GPA) • The average grade earned by a student, figured by dividing the grade points earned by the number of credits attempted.
College Opportunities • Community Colleges – (120 Community Colleges) • Mt.San Antonio, Rio Hondo, Pasadena.C.C. ,Citrus, • Requirements • - HS Graduate • - Over 18 yrs old • - Usually 2 years to complete • Degrees • - AA – Associate Arts • - AS Associate Science • Cost – full time student – • - $3,300 year (plus books, supplies) Community College
College Opportunities • California State Universities – (23 Campuses) • Cal State Long Beach – Cal State Fullerton – Cal State Pomona • Requirements • - HS Graduate • - High GPA and SAT score • - Usually 4 years to complete • Degrees • - BA - Bachelor of Arts • - BS - Bachelor of Science • Cost – full time student – • - $4,200 year (plus books, supplies) California State Universities
College Opportunities • University of California – (10 Campuses) • UCLA – USCB – UCI - UCR • Requirements • - HS Graduate • - High GPA and SAT score • - Usually 4 years to complete • Degrees • - BA – Bachelor of Arts • - BS – Bachelor of Science • Cost – full time student – • - $8,900 year (plus books, supplies) University Colleges
College Opportunities • Private Schools: • Pepperdine University – USC – Azusa Pacific – Loyola Marymount University – Stanford University • Ivy League Schools: • Brown University – Cornell University • Requirements • - HS Graduate • - High GPA and SAT score • - Usually 4 years to complete • - Teacher recommendations • - Interview & Essay Private & Ivy Schools
College Opportunities • Degrees • - BA – Bachelor of Arts • - BS – Bachelor of Science • Cost – full time student – • - $29,200 year (plus books, supplies) Private & Ivy Schools (CONT.)
College Opportunities • Medical Schools – Public Medical Schools in California • UC Davis – UC Irvine - UCLA • Requirement • - Completion of required undergraduate courses (BS/BA) • - High GPA and MCAT score • - Extracurricular activities • - Letters of recommendation & Interview • Degrees • - MD – Doctor of Medicine Medical School
College Opportunities • Cost – full time student – average cost of UC Irvine is • - $24,816 year (plus books, supplies) • - Residency Program ( paid training) 3-7 years • (depending on specialty) • Note: After undergraduate college, medical school and residency program , a license to practice medicine must be obtained. Medical School (Cont.)
College Opportunities MEDICAL SCHOOLS IVY SCHOOLS PRIVATE SCHOOLS UNIVERSITY COLLEGES CALIFORNIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Financial Aid • Scholarships • Grants • Work Study Programs • Loans
Scholarships • Free Money!!! • Offered by public and private organizations, groups and individual persons. • Apply for as many as possible. Grants • Free Money!!! • Federal – Pell Grant, FSEOG • State – Cal Grant, BOGW
Work Study Programs • Federal Program • Work on Campus or at nonprofit organization and public agencies Loans • Not Free Money! • Federal and private lender student loan programs • Federal student loans may be deferred until you complete your studies
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • First Step in Applying for Financial Aid. • To be completed, Senior Year of High School • Application available through school Counselor.
Resources: • School Counselors • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.calgrants.org • www.fastweb.com (scholarships) • www.studentaid.ed.gov