This presentation shows different pathways for students.

1. Career and College Readiness
Dr. Rebecca Joseph
Fall 2017
getmetocollege@gmail.com
@getmetocollege
https://tinyurl.com/optionsfall2017

2. Need for Works With
Some College Training
http://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-
need-for-skilled-workers/

3. Job Needs
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/data/
occupations-in-demand.html

4. Direct Preparation

5. Awareness of Needs and Pathways

6. College Options

7. Community Colleges
http://lacollegepromise.org/
https://tinyurl.com/optionsfall2017

8. Guided Pathways-
California/LA Trade Tech
https://www.caguidedpathways.org/resources
/
• Pathways at 11
community colleges
across California,
including LA Trade Tech
and College of the
Canyons
• Career orientation with
internships, support
through programs—
certificates, associate
degrees, and transfer
possibilities

9. LA Trade Tech-9 Pathways

10. Tremendous Supports

11. Transfer Possibilities
• Direct transfers
• Associate degree
transfers
• Multiple supports for
transfer students at
both Cal States and Ucs

12. 23 Outstanding Campuses of CSU’s
• Each Campus is unique
(separately accredited)
• CSU campuses have distinct
student populations and
programs
• “Learn by doing”
• Applied and Practical
• http://www2.assist.org
/browseCSUs.do

13. What can I study at the CSU?
• Radio/Television Film
• Business
• Dance
• Engineering –
• Interior Design
• Fire Protection
Administration
• And hundreds of others
• Dairy Science
• Education
• Hotel Restaurant
Management
• Kinesiology
• Computer Gaming &
Design
• Music Industry & Tech.

14. Applying to CSU’s
• https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
• Application Fee of $55.00/Fee Waivers Covers
Applications to Four Campuses for Free
• Applications are accepted from October 1st to
November 30th-

15. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
• Support program for first
generation, under-
represented students.
• Separate application
includes several short
answers and two
recommendations.
• NOW EMBEDDED IN CAL
STATE APPLY APPLICATION-
JANUARY 15 FOR
APPLICATION; JANUARY 31
FOR MATERIALS
• Offers summer bridge,
tutoring, mentoring, and
supplemental classes.
.

16. University of California
• 10 campuses – only 9 open for
undergraduates
• UC Merced is doubling in size
• Target upper 12% of high
school students
• Minimum GPA is 3.0
• Application criteria is based
upon:
– A-G Courses and GPA
– SAT Reasoning or ACT with
Writing
– SAT Subject Tests
– Extracurricular Activities
and Involvement
– Personal Statement

17. What to study at UC’s ?
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Med
• Natural Science (Biology,
Chemistry, Physics)
• Management (Business)
• Sports Medicine
• Engineering
• Literature
• Foreign Language
• Computer Science
• Visual/Performing Art
• Environmental Studies
• Agriculture
• Math
• MANY MORE!

18. Applying to UC’s
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
• Fall filing period is November 1–30
• Test scores accepted up to January test dates
• Students must inform each campus of any changes to
information reported on application
• Students must respond to all inquiries for information from
each campus

19. Tips for UC’s website
• Apply by November 30th
• Fee Waiver
• No Recommendations Needed
• EOP/EAP-Just Check Yes
• Scholarship Selection
• Complete All Areas
• View Videos (Admissions, FA)
• Need an email address

20. Personal Insight Questions
• An opportunity for applicants to provide
information that supports and augments review
process
• Adds clarity, richness and meaning to
application and completes the application
• Enables applicant to make the best possible case
for admission
• An admissions decision is never based on the
content of the personal statement alone

21. UC Personal Insight Questions
1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve
disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative
thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over
time?
4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an
educational barrier you have faced.
5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge.
How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or
outside of the classroom.
7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
8. Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong
candidate for admissions to the University of California?

22. UC v Cal State
UC Cal State
A-G requirements Yes
Self report grades on app
Yes
Self report grades on app
SAT/ACT For admission For enrollment
EOP Yes, no separate application, Check
yes on UC application
Separate Application, Now
embedded in Cal State Apply
Fee Waivers 4 4
Minimum GPA 3.0 for automatic consideration.
Much higher than majority of
campuses
3.0 for automatic. 2.0-3.0 must meet
eligibility index
Add Points to GPA Yes Yes, up to 8 semesters of AP or
Honors. Only 4 semesters possible
for 10th grade. Count 12th grade.
Make Up Ds and Fs Yes. Averaged into GPA Yes, replacement classes replace Ds
and Fs.
Count 9 and 12th count grades No No

23. Private Colleges
• They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are very selective. The Ivy League is the top tier with
many of their colleges only accepting 6 to 10% of students who apply. There are middle level and
small colleges all over. The large majority are desperately seeking diverse students, and they
can’t find them. Their costs range from $10,000 to $57,000 per year include tuition, room, board,
and other costs.
• Some private colleges are religious and are looking for students who match their religious beliefs.
Others are Jesuit and accept all students. Jesuit colleges are very open to undocumented
students.
• Other private colleges are liberal arts. They often a great education within non-technical fields.
They offer great access to professors, amazing activities, and resources.
• Still others are technical or arts-related. There are schools like Boston Conservatory or The
Maryland Institute of the Arts that only have programs for music or acting or art. Others are
technical like MIT and only have programs related to math and science and engineering and
technology.

24. •Private Colleges
• They come in all shapes and
sizes. Some are very selective.
• The Ivy League is the top tier
with many of their colleges
only accepting 6 to 10% of
students who apply.
• There are middle level and
small colleges all over. The
large majority are desperately
seeking diverse students, and
they can’t find them.
• Their costs range from
$10,000 to $73,000 per year
include tuition, room, board,
and other costs.

26. How Do I Find These Schools?
• How do I find these schools?
– First, you need to know your
match colleges. These are
based on your academic
profile—including grades and
test scores.
– They also depend on your
level of involvement in
activities and work. Your
artistic and athletic talents can
make a difference.
– Your passions also matter—as
there are schools for African
American Students, all
women, technology, and more.

27. Visit Colleges
• In person
• College fairs
• Books
– Fiske
• Online
– College Week Live
– College Greenlight
– Big Future

28. Contact Me
Rebecca Joseph, PhD
getmetocollege@gmail.com
@getmetocollege
https://tinyurl.com/optionsfall2017