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TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TABLE OF CONTENTSHow To Use This Guide................................................................................................................4Como Usar Esta Guía.................................................................................................................. 4BUILDING A BRIDGE TO YOUR FUTURE 5Helping Your Child Prepare For College....................................................................................... 6Como Ayudar A Su Hijo A Preparase Para La Universidad............................................................7PREPARING FOR COLLEGE IN HIGH SCHOOL 9College Can Be For You, Too...................................................................................................... 10¡Tu También Puedes Ir A La Universidad!................................................................................... 11Time Line For College Preparation..............................................................................................12Cronología De Preparativos Para La Universidad ....................................................................... 13Goals And Suggestions For Preparing For College.......................................................................14Metas Y Sugerencias Para Los Preparativos Universitarios........................................................ 15Standardized College Tests........................................................................................................ 16Exámenes Universitarios Estándar............................................................................................ 17Popular College Admissions & Financial Aid Sites...................................................................... 18Advanced Placement (AP) Program............................................................................................. 20Programa De Cursos A Nivel Universitario (AP)...........................................................................21Student Athletes........................................................................................................................ 22Estudiante-Atleta.......................................................................................................................23NCAA Eligibility Standards........................................................................................................ 24Normas Calificativas De La NCAA.............................................................................................. 25COLLEGES 27The Right College For You..........................................................................................................28La Mejor Universidad Para Ti..................................................................................................... 30Choosing An Institution.............................................................................................................32Como Escoger La Institución..................................................................................................... 33California Community Colleges.................................................................................................. 34Universidades Comunitarias De California ................................................................................35Associate Of Art-Associate Of Science Transfer Degrees (AA-T/ AS-T).........................................36Reforma De Transferencia De Logros Universitarios................................................................... 37University Of California System Overview ..................................................................................38Reseña Del Sistema De University Of California......................................................................... 39Admission As A Freshman At University Of California Campuses...............................................42California State University System Overview.............................................................................. 44Reseña Del Sistema De California State University.....................................................................45Association Of Independent California Colleges And Universities................................................48Asociación De Universidades Independientes De California........................................................ 49Beyond California: Attending College Out Of State..................................................................... 52Más Allá De California: Ingresando A Una Universidad Fuera Del Estado...................................532


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTFINANCIAL AID 55A Guide To Financial Aid For College........................................................................ 56Una Guía Para Ayuda Financiera Para Universitarios................................................58Questions: Phone Numbers And Web Sites............................................................... 60Preguntas: Números Telefónicos Y Sitios Web........................................................... 61The Dream Act And Exemption From Non-Resident Tuition...................................... 62La Ley Dream Act Y Exenciones De Los Costos De La Colegiatura Para LosEstudiantes Que No Son Residentes Del Estado (No-Residentes) .............................. 64<strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> College Night Scholarship Awards...................................................... 68COLLEGE APPLICATIONS 69What We Look For.................................................................................................... 70Que Expectativa Se Tiene Del Estudiante..................................................................71Extracurricular Activities Worksheet.........................................................................72Actividades Extracurriculares: Hoja De Ejercicios..................................................... 73REQUIREMENTS 75Core Academic Courses Required By California/Out-Of-State Colleges..................... 76ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 77<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> College Night Sponsors ............................................................ 78<strong>2012</strong> College Night Volunteers..................................................................................793


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>HOW TO USE THIS GUIDEThis guide is written with parents and students in mind. It has information you will find helpful whether you arejust beginning high school or entering your senior year. This guide is a beginning point for you to use as you prepareto make choices for your future.The guide has six main sections, each with numerous articles. Look inside for articles on topics such as:• How to choose the right <strong>college</strong> to attend.• What standardized tests are, and if or when you need to take the tests.• How <strong>college</strong>s calculate financial aid.• Popular <strong>college</strong> admission and financial aid internet websites.• How to receive sports scholarships.This guide is a supplement to the information you receive at College Night. It is designed to provide a starting pointfor questions to ask at your counseling and/or career centers. Use this guidebook as a first step. Then, seek assistancefrom the resources available to you in your school or your community. They will be glad you asked!Cyndy McDonaldCollege Planning Guide EditorCollege Night CommitteeCOMO USAR ESTA GUÍAEl contenido de esta guía fue escrita con el fin de orientar tanto a padres como estudiantes. Les brindará la ayudanecesaria sin importar si estás apenas cursando o iniciando la preparatoria o si estás por terminarla. Este será elcomienzo del camino que te ayudará a tomar decisiones para tu futuroSe compone de seis secciones principales y cada una contiene numerosos artículos y temas como los siguientes:• Como elegir la mejor universidad.• Qué son evaluaciones estándar, si necesitas presentarlas y cuando las debes presentar.• Qué métodos utilizan las universidades para proveer ayuda financiera.• Sitios Web populares que proveen información de como puedes solicitar tu ingreso a la universidad.• Como recibir una beca deportiva.Esta guía es un suplemento de la información recibida en la Noche Universitaria (College Night). Ha sido diseñadacomo punto de partida concerniente a las preguntas que debes hacerles a los consejeros académicos y en los departamentosde orientación vocacional. Úsalo con ese fin. Además de ello, busca guía y asistencia de todos los recursosa tu alcance, ya sea en tu escuela o comunidad. ¡Con gusto te atenderán!Cyndy McDonaldEditora del College Planning GuideComité de College Night4


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTBuilding a Bridge to Your Future5


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>HELPING YOUR CHILD PREPARE FOR COLLEGEMost students attend <strong>college</strong> because they believe that it will lead to a good career and more money. The best predictor<strong>of</strong> potential income is the level <strong>of</strong> education attained (chart 1). Parents and educators must continually teachstudents that the <strong>college</strong> preparation and completion process involves continuous decision making. The idea thateducation leads to greater income potential will not keep your child motivated if he or she is not connected to someultimate goal. This goal building and decision process will be shaped and defined by your child’s interests, experiencesand maturity.A <strong>college</strong> education builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier years. It is not too early to begin planningfor <strong>college</strong> in the seventh or eighth grade by encouraging your child to take challenging courses in academic subjectsand to set goals for good grades in school. As your child enters high school, start to discuss your child’s skills andinterests. Encourage your child’s participation in service organizations and school activities, and arrange for yourchild to meet a variety <strong>of</strong> people with different careers.In high school, you should begin to help your child make independent decisions. Students who don’t think aheadmay have difficulty completing all the required or recommended courses that will help them qualify for <strong>college</strong>. Ifyour child is interested in a specific career area, they may want to supplement some <strong>of</strong> the courses with vocationalor technical courses within an area <strong>of</strong> interest. They can also visit local employers.Interests and goals are important for <strong>college</strong> preparation. Reflecting on the classes and activities that your child hasenjoyed most will help them focus on <strong>college</strong> and career options. Contact your child’s high school career center formore information and resources on potential career and majors.Projected job growth varies widely by education and training requirements. In a report released by the govern menton education, it was reported:“The road to riches is paved by education- or so the data suggest. As [chart 1] shows, medianannual earnings… increased with educational attainment. There was a substantial earnings differentialfrom the highest to the lowest levels <strong>of</strong> attainment; the median earnings <strong>of</strong> workers who had apr<strong>of</strong>essional degree were more than 3 ½ times those <strong>of</strong> high school drop outs.”Chart 1/ Tabla 16


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTCOMO AYUDAR A SU HIJO A PREPARASE PARA LAUNIVERSIDADEn la mayoría de los casos, los estudiantes que ingresan a la universidad lo hacen porque piensan que eso losllevará a tener una buena carrera y obtener mejores ingresos. La mejor forma de predecir el potencial de ingresos esacorde al nivel de educación recibida. (tabla 1). Tanto los padres como los educadores deben informar a los estudiantesque el proceso de preparación para ingresar a la universidad requiere toma decisiones de manera continua.El simple hecho de que la educación es garantía de mejores ingresos no basta para mantener vivo el interés y elenfoque de su hijo hacia su meta final. Lo que define y forma el proceso de ponerse metas y tomar decisiones alrespecto, dependerá de los intereses, la madurez y las vivencias de su hijo.Una educación universitaria aumenta el conocimiento y las aptitudes adquiridas en los años formativos del estudiante.Nunca es demasiado temprano animarlo a preparase para la universidad desde su séptimo u octavo gradoescolar mediante animarlo a tomar cursos que constituyen un reto académico y ponerse la meta de obtener lasmejores calificaciones posibles. Tenga diálogos con su hijo cuando él vaya a ingresar a la preparatoria sobre susaptitudes e intereses. Anímelo a tomar parte en actividades escolares y con organizaciones que prestan servicio a lacomunidad. Haga arreglos para que conozca una variedad de personas en diversas carreras.Durante su transcurso en la preparatoria, debe ayudarlo a tomar decisiones de manera personal. Los estudiantesque no tienen una meta definida por anticipado de lo que desean lograr en su futuro pueden enfrentarse a dificultadespara poder cumplir con los cursos requeridos o recomendados para calificar su ingreso a la universidad. Si leinteresa una carrera en particular, quizá deseen suplementar su educación con cursos en la misma rama vocacionalo técnica de interés. También pueden visitar empresarios locales.Los intereses y metas son parte integral en sus preparativos universitarios. Al reflexionar sobre las actividades y loscursos que más ha disfrutado su hijo, le ayudará a tener un mejor enfoque sobre las opciones universitarias y carreras.Para obtener más información sobre carreras y áreas principales de estudio y recursos al respecto, debe visitarel departamento de orientación vocacional de su preparatoria.El incremento de empleos proyectados varían en gran manera de acuerdo con los requisitos educativos y de adiestramiento.Según indica un informe del gobierno sobre la educación:“El camino a las riquezas es pavimentado por la educación o así lo demuestran los datos. Tal como(tabla 1) muestra, la mediana de los ingresos anuales incrementa según el nivel educativo. Hay unadiferencia considerable de ingresos entre el nivel educativo más alto y el más bajo; los trabajadorescon un título pr<strong>of</strong>esional obtuvieron más del 3½ de la mediana de los ingresos que los que habíanabandonado la preparatoria.”7


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www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTPreparing for College in High School9


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>COLLEGE CAN BE FOR YOU, TOOBut…College isn’t for me.If that’s what you’re thinking, think again. College isn’t just for people who are “lucky” or have lots <strong>of</strong> money. Itisn’t just for students who are “smart,” or know already what they want to do with their lives. College can be foranyone who truly wants it. Why shouldn’t that include you, too?But…Nobody in my family has ever gone to <strong>college</strong>.So, why not be the first? Sure, being the first to do anything can be difficult, and may be a little frightening, butthere can also be great rewards.But…I’ll never get in.Who says you won’t? Even if your grades haven’t been all “A’s,” you still can be admitted to a good <strong>college</strong>. A <strong>college</strong>looks at more than just grades and test scores. Letters from teachers, extracur ricular activities, jobs you have had,special talents in art, music, or sports, class rank, and inter views are all important parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong> admission. Collegeslook at the whole person, not just one small part, when deciding who gets in.Maybe you didn’t know that three out <strong>of</strong> every four freshman applications are accepted by most <strong>college</strong>s in theUnited States; at community <strong>college</strong>s, 95 percent <strong>of</strong> the applications are accepted. That’s almost everybody! Sowho’s to say you won’t be one <strong>of</strong> them?But…I can’t afford to pay.Well, why not ask for help? You can’t sit back and expect people to give the money to you, but if you apply for it,your chances are as good as anybody else’s.But…I don’t know where to apply, or how.How about giving a few <strong>college</strong>s a try? With more than 3,000 <strong>college</strong>s to choose from, there’s bound to be one that’sright for you. Finding one is a lot easier than you think, and applying is not so tough either. Start by looking at <strong>college</strong>catalogs in your high school or local library and write letters to admissions <strong>of</strong>fices asking them for information.But… I don’t even know what I want to be.Who says you have to know right now? Most students who go to <strong>college</strong> aren’t sure <strong>of</strong> what they want to be. Collegehelps you find out. The variety <strong>of</strong> courses you take during your first couple <strong>of</strong> years will give you a taste <strong>of</strong> differentcareers.But…I’m not sure I can take the pressure <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong>.It’s not as bad as you think. Once you get involved with your work, you’ll find most <strong>of</strong> your classmates have thesame feelings you do. Everyone is worried they might not make it, so you won’t feel alone. And you’ll discover thatlearning to finish class assignments on time will be a very helpful skill when you enter the work world.10


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHT¡TU TAMBIÉN PUEDES IR A LA UNIVERSIDAD!Ir a una universidad no es para mi:Si piensas así, toma en cuenta que no son solo los “afortunados” o bien acaudalados pueden ingresar a la universidad.Tampoco son solo los “listos” ni los que han planeado su futuro. Pueden ir a la universidad todo el que deseehacerlo y eso te incluye a ti.Pero, ningún miembro de mi familia jamás ha asistido a la universidad:Bueno, ¿Porqué no ser el primero? Claro está, puede resultar difícil ser el primero en cualquier cosa, hasta algo temeroso.Sin embargo, dar el primer paso puede resultar en grandes recompensas.Pero, nunca me aceptarán:¿Quién dice? Puedes ser aceptado a una universidad aunque tus calificaciones no sean todas “A”. La universidad seinteresa en más que solo tus calificaciones. Toman en cuenta cartas de los maestros, actividades extraescolares, tusempleos, talentos particulares en artes, música o deportes, así como nivel escolar además de las entrevistas que teharán. Todo esto forma parte integral del proceso para elegir a los estudiantes que aceptarán. La universidad tomaen cuenta todo, no solo una pequeña parte del estudiante para determinar a quién ingresar.Quizás no sabes que tres de cada cuatro solicitudes hechas por estudiantes de primer año son aceptadas por lamayoría de las universidades en los Estados Unidos; las universidades comunitarias aceptan el 95 por ciento de lasolicitudes o sea, ¡casi todas! Hay buenas probabilidades de que tú también seas aceptado.Y, ¿si no cuento con los recursos financieros?:¿Haz pensado en pedir ayuda financiera? No debes esperar que otros te den dinero mientras estás sobre tus laureles.Pero si pides ayuda, tienes la misma probabilidad de recibirla al igual que otros que la han solicitado.Es que no sé a cual solicitar, ni cómo hacerlo:Bueno, ¿Qué hay de intentar con varias? Hay más de 3,000 universidades de las cuales escoger, tiene que haberuna que te interese. Es mucho más sencillo de lo que quizás te imaginas y solicitar no es tan difícil tampoco. Debescomenzar dándole un vistazo a los catálogos en las bibliotecas de tu preparatoria y de la comunidad. Tambiénpuedes escribir una carta a la Oficina de Admisión y pedirles información.Pero, ni sé qué quiero ser:Nadie ha dicho que tienes que saberlo ahora. La mayoría de los estudiantes universitarios tampoco lo saben. Asistira la universidad te ayudará a saberlo. La variedad de cursos que tomarás en los primeros años te ayudarán a conocerun poco de la diversidad de las carreras a tu alcance.Es que no sé si aguantaré la presión en la universidad:No es tan difícil como piensas. Una vez que te entregues a tus tareas te darás cuenta que la mayoría de tus companerosse sienten igual. Todos tienen la misma preocupación de no poder aguantar la presión tampoco, pues enese caso no estarás solo. Además, el aprender a cumplir con tus deberes a tiempo es una excelente herramientapara cuando ingreses al mundo laboral.11


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TIME LINE FOR COLLEGE PREPARATIONHere are some steps you can take...7 - 8th grade: Choose science, math and language classes to help you get a good foundation. Take summer classesif you can. Develop talents through music, sports, drama, speech and other extra curricular activities. Begin exploring<strong>college</strong>s and careers. Take the EXPLORE test if it is <strong>of</strong>fered at your school. Check with your counselor or schoolfor other recommendations.9th grade - Freshman: Attend College Night in September. Meet your counselor with your parents. Map out yourcourses for high school. Challenge yourself academically by taking the hardest courses you can. Know different <strong>college</strong>’srequirements for acceptance. Identify and learn about your strengths and talents. Use the career center andwebsites to evaluate careers. Partici pate in extra curricular activities in school or your community. Volunteer inyour community. Check with your counselor or school for other recommendations.10th grade - Sophomore: Attend College Night in September. Take the PSAT in October. Take the PLAN in Octoberif it is <strong>of</strong>fered at your school. Prepare for the tests in advance. Continue with a rigorous course schedule. Take APand Honors courses as available. Start investigating <strong>college</strong>s through the web. Research further your career options.Seek further opportunities to explore the world. Volunteer or work in areas you are interested in. Take on leadershiproles in extracurricular or community groups you are involved in. Make plans with your parents or others tovisit <strong>college</strong>s during the year. Spring break is a good time to visit <strong>college</strong> campuses. Check with your counselor orschool for other recommendations.11th grade - Junior: Attend College Night in September. Take the PSAT in October. Take the ACT and SAT Reasoningand SAT Subject tests (required for University <strong>of</strong> California <strong>college</strong>s and other private <strong>college</strong>s) in the spring<strong>of</strong> your junior year. Study and prepare for tests before you take them. Finish <strong>college</strong> visits by the end <strong>of</strong> your junioryear. Begin narrowing <strong>college</strong> choices down. Begin working on parts to your <strong>college</strong> applications, such as your activitieslist and your personal statements. Begin keeping track <strong>of</strong> deadlines. Begin researching financial aid options injunior year. Your eligibility for financial aid for your first year <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong> starts in January <strong>of</strong> your junior year. Startscholarship and merit award searches. Check with your counselor or school for other recommendations.12th grade - Senior: Attend College Night in September. Take the ACT, SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests onelast time in the fall. Prepare before you take the tests. Deadlines are the name <strong>of</strong> the game as a senior. Know whatthe application deadlines are and keep track <strong>of</strong> them. University <strong>of</strong> California applications and many state universityapplications are due by the end <strong>of</strong> November. Apply to community <strong>college</strong>s in the fall or spring. January and Februaryare the months for filing financial aid forms. It is very helpful if your parents have a good idea <strong>of</strong> what theirtaxes are going to be when you file your forms. Acceptances from <strong>college</strong> and for financial aid come out in the spring<strong>of</strong> your senior year. Check with your counselor or school for other recommendations. Enjoy your last year <strong>of</strong> highschool!Prepared by Cyndy McDonald, PPS, M.A.12


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>GOALS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARING FORCOLLEGEKeep a Journal: One <strong>of</strong> the most important things you will be doing when you begin applying to <strong>college</strong> is writingessays. The University <strong>of</strong> California and private <strong>college</strong>s require one. One thing you can do now to help prepare youfor that experience is to keep a journal. As you write in your journal, express your thoughts and feelings and yourreactions to events in your life. Learn to write creatively and reflectively. Learn to express your inner self. The purpose<strong>of</strong> the essay is to see how well you write, and to get a glimpse <strong>of</strong> the person inside <strong>of</strong> you.Start a Resume <strong>of</strong> Your Activities and Keep It Current: As you participate in activities, write them down. As youparticipate in a club, or hold an <strong>of</strong>fice, write it down. If you receive any awards, honors, or forms <strong>of</strong> recognition, writeit down. Church and community service projects, should also be included in your resume. If you participate in ablood drive, a food drive, an exhibit at the fair, or whatever, keep a record <strong>of</strong> that activity. Keep your list up to date.You will need all this information when it is time to complete <strong>college</strong> applications or to submit scholarship forms.Develop Your Talents: Take every opportunity you have to develop special talents. Academic activities, debate orspeech, music, drama, athletics, and journalism are examples <strong>of</strong> areas to explore for talents. You will be able turnyour talents into opportunities at <strong>college</strong> and/or into scholar ships.Take Advantage <strong>of</strong> Enrichment Opportunities: This is another important part <strong>of</strong> preparing to go to <strong>college</strong>. Widenyour horizons. Experience different cultures; explore different worlds. Read. Study. Stretch. Grow. These are thingsthat you cannot do just one month before <strong>college</strong> starts. It is a preparation that starts years before <strong>college</strong>.Get Good Grades: Choose more rigorous classes. Do your best in them. In elementary and middle school take theclasses necessary to give you the foundation you need to succeed in high school. Take advantage <strong>of</strong> tutors and otherservices available through the school to help you learn to think critically, research, and write. These are importantskills that need to be started early.Prepare for Standardized Tests: Be sure to prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT test that you will take in your junioryear. Some students take it the first time in the fall <strong>of</strong> their sophomore year. Don’t go into a standardized testunprepared. Learn how the test is given, what type <strong>of</strong> questions are on it, and so on. Go to a class, read a book, doan interactive computer program - whatever it takes to help you prepare for the test, whether it is the PSAT, SATReasoning, ACT or SAT Subject Test.Visit Colleges: This should be done as early as possible. It helps you to set a visual goal. In the future, it will helpyou to evaluate which <strong>college</strong>s you are interested in and which ones to eliminate from your list <strong>of</strong> consideration. Besure to visit a school before you start there.Prepared by Cyndy McDonald, PPS, M.A.14


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>STANDARDIZED COLLEGE TESTSTaking standardized tests is a fact <strong>of</strong> life for high school students. Students applying to <strong>college</strong>s/universities need to be aware <strong>of</strong> the different standardized tests used and/or requiredby <strong>college</strong>s/ universities they are considering applying to. Beginning to prepare for standardizedtests early in your high school career is a good idea. This page contains a list <strong>of</strong> thedifferent standardized tests. Please check with your high school counselor or career centerfor testing dates, registration information, etc.PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ National Merit Scholarship)www.<strong>college</strong>board.comThis test is given each year only in October. This test is for juniors, however freshmen and sophomores may takethis test. Test results for the junior year are the only results considered for National Merit Scholarship. Freshmenand sophomores benefit from taking the test, because they truly have the opportunity to use this as a “practice”standardized test. The PSAT has five sections: 2 verbal sections; 2 math sections and 1 writing skills section. It is 2hours 10 minutes long. The PSAT is now more closely aligned with both SAT tests. It has the same kinds <strong>of</strong> verbaland math questions as the SAT Reasoning Test; and the same kinds <strong>of</strong> multiple choice questions on writing skills asthe SAT Subject Tests. It does not have an essay writing prompt as part <strong>of</strong> the writing portion <strong>of</strong> the test. Informationregarding sign-up for this test is released by your high school.SAT Reasoning (Scholastic Aptitude Test- Reasoning) www.<strong>college</strong>board.comThe SAT Reasoning Test is a multiple-choice test with critical reading, math and writing sections. The criticalquestions test your vocabulary, verbal reasoning, and understanding <strong>of</strong> what you read. The critical reading sectionincludes long and short reading sections. The math questions test your ability to solve problems involving arithmetic,elementary Algebra, Geometry and some Algebra II. The use <strong>of</strong> a calculator is permitted on the math section. Awriting section has been added to the SAT Reasoning test. The writing section includes multiple choice questionsand a written, timed essay in response to a prompt. The essays are holistically scored by at least two readers, for atotal score <strong>of</strong> 0-12. Currently the scores are reported on a scale <strong>of</strong> 200 (lowest) to 800 (highest) for three sections; fora maximum total <strong>of</strong> 2400. Taking the SAT Reasoning test fulfills the standardized testing requirement <strong>of</strong> most <strong>college</strong>s/universities.Scores on the SAT Reasoning can not be withheld or selectively sent to <strong>college</strong>s/universities.ACT (The American College Test) www.actstudent.orgThe ACT tests consist <strong>of</strong> four tests <strong>of</strong> general educational development, a special Student Pr<strong>of</strong>ile Section, and an optionalwriting section with multiple choice questions and writing prompt. The four general test sections are: English,Reading, Math and Science Reasoning. The academic tests cover the subjects <strong>of</strong> English, Mathematics, Social Studies,and Natural Sciences. The pr<strong>of</strong>ile section collects information about the students’ aspirations, background, nonclassroomachievements, and immediate plans for the future. The ACT takes about 3 1/2 hours to complete. Thehighest reportable score on the ACT is a 36. Many institutions accept the ACT as readily as the SAT Reasoning test.SAT Subject Tests www.<strong>college</strong>board.comThe SAT Subject tests are a one hour test designed to measure your level <strong>of</strong> achievement in a particular subject.Tests are <strong>of</strong>fered in: Literature, United States History, World History, Mathematics Level I, Mathematics Level 2,Foreign Languages, and Sciences. Not all tests are <strong>of</strong>fered at the same times. Check your registration book for thedates <strong>of</strong> the tests you are interested in taking. Students <strong>of</strong>ten take the SAT Subject test in a subject (such as historyor science) that they have just completed. Many <strong>college</strong>s/universities require students to take SAT Subject Tests.Others, such as the University <strong>of</strong> California system, recommend you take Subject tests.Students with Learning DisabilitiesStudents with learning disabilities can be tested using accommodations. See your counselor for more information onthis. It is important to start the process early in order to meet document requirements by registration deadlines.SENIORS NOTE: Colleges/ Universities require standardized testing be comlpeted by December.Check dates <strong>of</strong> tests and registration deadlines. If you have questions, ask your highschool counselor.16


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTEXÁMENES UNIVERSITARIOS ESTÁNDAREs algo inherente en la vida del estudiante de preparatoria presentar exámenes estándar.Los estudiantes deben estar al tanto de los diferentes exámenes estándar utilizados o requeridospor las diversas universidades a las cuales deseen ingresar. Debes comenzar a preparartepara ellos al entrar a la preparatoria. Esta página contiene una lista de los diferentesexámenes estándar. Solicita a tu consejero académico y al departamento de orientaciónvocacional las fechas para los exámenes, información de inscripciones, etc.PSAT/NMSQT (Examen preliminar de aptitud escolar/Beca nacional a mérito)www.<strong>college</strong>board.comEste examen se presenta solo en octubre. Aunque es para los estudiantes de tercer año, también los estudiantes deprimer y segundo año pueden presentarlo como examen estándar de práctica. La beca nacional a mérito solo tomaen cuenta los resultados del examen en el tercer año. Se compone de cinco secciones: 2 verbales, 2 en matemáticas,1 en destreza de redacción. Su plazo es de 2 horas 10 minutos. Está mucho más alineado con ambos exámenesSAT. Contiene preguntas similares al SAT Reasoning y de selección múltiple del SAT Subject. No incluye un tema deensayo en la porción de redacción. La preparatoria te informará cuando son las inscripciones para el examen.SAT Reasoning (Examen de aptitud escolar- Reasoning) www.<strong>college</strong>board.comLos componentes de este examen son: Lectura analítica, matemáticas y redacción y son de selección múltiple. Lasección analítica evalúa tu vocabulario, capacidad de razonamiento verbal y comprensión de la lectura. La secciónanalítica contiene porciones largas y cortas. La sección de matemáticas pone a prueba tu habilidad de resolver problemasen aritmética, álgebra elemental, geometría y álgebra II. Se permite el uso de calculadoras en esta sección.Se ha añadido redacción al examen SAT Reasoning. Este examen es con límite de tiempo según se indique, incluyepreguntas de selección múltiple y un ensayo por escrito con tema. Los ensayos se evalúan de manera holística pordos lectores que darán un resultado final de 0-12. Actualmente se valúan en escala de 200 (nivel bajo) a 800 (nivelalto) por las tres secciones con el total máximo de 2400. El SAT Reasoning cumple los requisitos sobre exámenesestándar para la mayoría de las universidades. No puedes decidir ni seleccionar cuales universidades recibirán losresultados.ACT ( Examen American College) www.actstudent.orgEste examen consiste en cuatro exámenes de desarrollo general educativo, una porción Especial del Perfil Estudiantil,sección opcional de selección múltiple de un ensayo con tema. Las cuatro secciones generales son: Inglés,lectura, matemáticas y razonamiento científico. Los exámenes académicos abarcan el uso de inglés, matemáticas,ciencias sociales y ciencias naturales. La sección de perfil recopila información acerca de los antecedentes, aspiraciones,logros no escolares y los planes futuros a corto plazo del estudiante. Su duración es de 3 ½ horas. El nivelmás alto de calificación es de 36. Muchas instituciones aceptan el examen ACT con la misma prontitud que el SATReasoning.SAT Subject www.<strong>college</strong>board.comCada examen tiene un tiempo de duración de una hora y está diseñado para medir tu nivel de logro sobre un temaen particular como: literatura, historia de los Estados Unidos, historia universal, matemáticas nivel 1, matemáticasnivel 2, idiomas y ciencias. No se <strong>of</strong>recen al mismo tiempo, por ello debes informarte en el libro de registros deinscripción para obtener la fecha de los que te interesen presentar. Muchos estudiantes toman el SAT Subject sobreun tema que recientemente cursaron, (como historia o ciencias). La mayoría de las universidades requieren que lospresentes y el sistema de University <strong>of</strong> California también lo recomienda. Estudiantes con discapacidad deaprendizajeSe tomará en cuenta la discapacidad del estudiante para que pueda presentar sus exámenes. Habla con tu consejeroacadémico para más información. Debes comenzar el proceso de presentar los documentos necesarios lo antesposible y así cumplir con las fechas límites de inscripción.Aviso a los estudiantes de cuarto año: Las universidades requieren que cumplas estosexámenes estándar antes del mes de diciembre. Verifica las fechas límite de exámenes einscripciones.17


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TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAMAdvanced Placement courses <strong>of</strong>fer students <strong>of</strong> high motivation and achievement the opportunity to receive advancedplacement in <strong>college</strong> course work, or actual <strong>college</strong> credits for classes taken in high school upon entering <strong>college</strong>.Students enroll and take Advanced Placement courses while in high school. Some high schools <strong>of</strong>fer AP courses tostudents online. Students usually take AP courses in the junior and/or senior year. At the end <strong>of</strong> the year (in May)Advanced Placement examinations are administered. The score a student receives on the AP exam determines theamount <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong> credit (if any) to be received for the course. These exams require payment <strong>of</strong> a fee. Often this fee issubsidized or waived (at the school site level) for students with financial need. Each student should check at theirschool for policies and procedures on enrolling, testing and paying for advanced placement classes.AP examinations are scored on a scale <strong>of</strong> 1-5; with 5 being the highest score possible. A score <strong>of</strong> 3 or above is considered“qualifying” or passing. Each <strong>college</strong>/ university has policies that determine what AP exams are acceptedand what scores are counted. For example a university may accept a 3 for credit in an English AP exam, but requirea 4 on a Calculus exam for credit. Students should check <strong>college</strong> catalogs for policies/AP requirements. High schoolcounseling <strong>of</strong>fices usually have this information available to students.There are many Advanced Placement courses <strong>of</strong>fered. (The courses are developed by the College Board.) There are“33 half-year and full-year courses in 19 different AP subject matters” according to the College Board.Advanced Placement tests are in the following subjects:Art- Art History, Studio Drawing, Studio Art 2-D Design, Studio Art 3-D DesignBiologyCalculus- Calculus AB, Calculus BCChemistryComputer Science- Computer Science A, Computer Science ABEconomics- Microeconomics, MacroeconomicsEnglish- Language and Composition, Literature and CompositionEnvironmental ScienceFrenchGermanGovernment & Politics- Comparative, United StatesHistory- European, United States, WorldHuman GeographyLatin- Literature, VegilMusic TheoryPhysics- Physics B, Physics c (Mechanics), Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism)PsychologySpanish- Language, LiteratureStatisticsAre AP courses difficult?FAQ’s answered by the College Board (www.<strong>college</strong>board.org)AP courses are usually more demanding than regular high schools courses. Most AP classes are comparable to firstyear<strong>college</strong> courses, so they aren’t easy, but they aren’t impossible either.Why should I take an AP course?The extra effort and time you’ll put into an AP course are definitely worth it. Consider these benefits:• You’ll have the opportunity to study a subject in-depth, at the <strong>college</strong> level, so you’ll be more prepared for <strong>college</strong>work.• If you receive a qualifying grade on an AP exam, you may be eligible for advance placement or course creditsat the vast majority <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong>s and universities in the United States.• More than 1400 institutions in the U.S. alone grant a full year’s credit to students with satisfactory grades onenough AP exams. It’s called “sophomore standing”.Ask your high school counselor about the AP program at your school.20


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTPROGRAMA DE CURSOS A NIVEL UNIVERSITARIO (AP)Estos cursos se <strong>of</strong>recen a estudiantes altamente motivados y que cuentan con logros académicos mientras estáncursando la preparatoria y para que reciban crédito por estos cursos una vez que hayan ingresado a la universidad.Algunas preparatorias <strong>of</strong>recen los cursos AP en línea. Estos cursos AP se toman durante el tercer y cuarto año. Sepresentan los exámenes AP a fines del año escolar (en mayo). El nivel de puntuación determina si calificas para elcrédito. Hay el pago de una cuota para presentarlos. El consejero académico puede eximir la cuota del estudiantede bajos recursos. Todo estudiante debe verificar la política y los procedimientos de inscripción, presentación deexámenes y pago por estos cursos.Se califican los exámenes AP en una escala de 1-5. El nivel más alto de puntuación es 5. Para calificar debes obteneruna puntuación con un mínimo de 3. Cada universidad tiene su política para determinar cuales exámenes AP y quepuntuación acepta. Por ejemplo, una universidad puede aceptar una puntuación de 3 y dar crédito en el examen APinglés, pero puede requerir una puntuación de 4 en cálculo de matemáticas para poder dar el crédito. El estudiantedebe verificar los requisitos AP en los catálogos universitarios que provee la <strong>of</strong>icina de su consejero académico.Se <strong>of</strong>recen muchos cursos AP (Desarrollados por la Junta Universitaria). De acuerdo a la Junta Universitaria hay“33 cursos de duración de entre medio año y un año en 19 diferentes materias AP”.Se proporcionan exámenes a nivel universitario en estas materias:Arte-Historia de Arte, Arte Diseño 2-D en Estudio, AlemánA2-D en Estudio, Arte 3-D en EstudioGobierno y Política- Comparativo, Estados UnidosBiologíaHistoria- Europea, Estados Unidos, UniversalCálculo- Cálculo AB, Cálculo BCGeografía HumanaQuímicaLatín- Literatura, VirgilioInformática- Informática A,Teoría MusicalInformática ABPsíquica. Psíquica B, Psíquica C, (Mecánica), Psíquica CEconómicas- Microeconómicas, Macroeconómicas (Electricidad y Magnetismo)Inglés- Idioma y Redacción, Literatura yPsicologíaRedacciónEspañol- Idioma, LiteraturaCiencia AmbientalEstadísticaFrancésPreguntas frecuentes (siglas en inglés: FAQ)¿Son difíciles los cursos AP?Son comparables a los cursos del primer año universitario y exigen más que los cursos de la preparatoria. Presentanun desafío pero puedes cumplirlos.¿Por qué debo tomar un curso AP?El esfuerzo y tiempo que dedicarás a este tipo de cursos vale la pena, estos son algunos beneficios:• Brindan la oportunidad de estudiar un tema a fondo a nivel universitario, lo cual te preparará para la universidad.• Si obtienes buenas calificaciones en los exámenes AP podrías calificar para créditos universitarios o colocaciónavanzada en la mayoría de las universidades de los Estado Unidos.• Solo en los Estados Unidos hay más de 1,400 universidades que <strong>of</strong>recen un año entero de créditos a los estudiantescon buenas calificaciones en la mayor parte de exámenes AP. Esto se conoce en inglés como “SophmoreStanding”. (Es decir, un estudiante puede adelantarse a un año de estudios sin la necesidad de pagarpor ellos)Pregunta a tu consejero académico acerca del programa AP de tu escuela.21


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>STUDENT ATHLETESHOW DO YOU PLAY YOUR FAVORITE SPORT AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL?Set priorities making academic/educational choices first.Apply to many <strong>college</strong>s in different divisions (I, II, & III).Initiate contact to <strong>college</strong>s early — Express your interest in playing on the team.Be sure to register for the Eligibility Clearinghouse.IN ORDER TO BE RECRUITED ON A COLLEGE TEAM PLANNING SHOULD START EARLY!Many students dream <strong>of</strong> being a starter on a <strong>college</strong> team. Their parents dream <strong>of</strong> a <strong>college</strong> giving a large scholarshipto the athlete. If you are contemplating playing a sport in high school and through to <strong>college</strong>, you should learn whatis important in the process <strong>of</strong> becoming a student athlete.The best way to go about getting an athletic scholarship is to contact <strong>college</strong>s and begin conversations early. If youwait for them to contact you, it will probably be too late. Set your priorities making academic/educational choicesfirst. Next, identify schools matching your needs. Matching needs takes into account such things as location, size <strong>of</strong><strong>college</strong>, majors <strong>of</strong>fered, learning style, student/faculty ratio, etc. What would work best for you as an educational experience?“It doesn’t matter as long as I am playing my sport.....” is not a realistic approach to choosing the best <strong>college</strong>.As you identify <strong>college</strong>s, create a list <strong>of</strong> campuses, with <strong>college</strong>s at different levels and divisions. Only applyingto Division 1 schools in your sport is probably not the best idea. It’s important to have a balanced, potential <strong>college</strong>list. This process can begin as early as 9th grade. If you are a senior and do not have a clue as to which potential<strong>college</strong>s to look at- get cracking! If you are an athlete with all sorts <strong>of</strong> letters <strong>of</strong> interest from schools you have neverheard <strong>of</strong>, you need to identify those schools to see if they are schools you really would be interested in playing for.What if there is a school you want to go to that has not sent you a letter? There’s no need to cross them <strong>of</strong>f the list.Contact the <strong>college</strong> and express your interest in the school and in playing on the team. Ask for the coach to sendyou information.In order to play a sport at the Division 1 or Division 2 level, a student athlete has to meet certain NCAA requirements.On the next page are the class requirements needed to be a qualifier or a partial qualifier. All students willneed to register for the NCAA clearinghouse. This clearinghouse determines whether a student has met all the qualificationsor not. For more information, check out the NCAA website: www.ncaa.org.HOT ISSUESMake sure you have taken all the classes you should! The number <strong>of</strong> requiredcourses is now 16 courses. All courses need to be on the NCAA core course approvedlist. Check with your counselor and/ or Athletic Director at your school tobe sure you have all the required courses needed to compete at a Division I <strong>college</strong>.22


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTESTUDIANTE-ATLETA¿Puedes jugar tu deporte favorito a nivel universitario?Por supuesto, fijando tus estudios como prioridadSolicita el ingreso a cuantas universidades en las diversas divisiones (I, II, III) que tengas a tualcance.Haz contacto lo antes posible con las universidades, expresando tu deseo de formar parte delequipo del deporte que te interesa.No olvides registrarte en el Eligibility Clearinghouse (El Reposito Nacional de Datos Estudiantiles)¡DEBES COMENZAR TEMPRANO SI DESEAS SER RECLUTADO EN UN EQUIPO UNIVERSI-TARIO!Muchos estudiantes sueñan con estar entre los titulares del equipo. Para sus padres sería todo un sueño ver quesu hijo estudiante-atleta reciba una beca completa para deportistas. Si tus planes incluyen jugar en un equipo alcursar la preparatoria y la universidad, debes conocer que es lo más importante en el proceso de llegar a ser unestudiante-atleta.El estudiante-atleta que desea recibir una beca, puede desde su primer año, comunicarse con las universidadesque le interesan. Tienes que tomar la iniciativa, si esperas que las universidades hagan el primer contacto será muytarde. Asegúrate de poner en primer lugar tus estudios. Después, identifica las universidades que <strong>of</strong>recen lo quedeseas: donde se ubica, su tamaño, las materias que <strong>of</strong>rece, estilo de aprendizaje, el índice de estudiante a maestro,etc. ¿Qué experiencia docente será la mejor para ti? Si piensas: “mientras puedo participar en mi deporte, nada másimporta”, estás equivocado. Al ir identificando las universidades de interés, recopila información sobre los campusen los diferentes niveles y divisiones. No se recomienda que solicites ingreso únicamente a las universidades de División1. Tienes que ser equilibrado al preparar tu lista de universidades posibles. Si ya estás cursando el cuarto añoy todavía no tienes ni idea de las universidades que te interesan, ¡Apúrate! No hay tiempo que perder. Ahora bien, sieres estudiante-atleta y has recibido cartas de invitación de universidades desconocidas para ti, investígalas, quizásencuentres que te gustaría ingresar en alguna de ellas. Ahora bien, si no has recibido respuesta de la universidadque más te interesa, no te des por vencido. Puedes comunicarte con la <strong>of</strong>icina y así mostrarles tu interés en ingresara esa universidad. Además, solicita información al entrenador del equipo deportivo de tu interés.Para que el estudiante-atleta forme parte de un equipo ya sea en División 1 ó División 2, debe cumplir con ciertosrequisitos de la NCAA. La página siguiente te dará más información sobre cómo calificar completa o parcialmente.Tendrás que regístrate en la NCAA Clearinghouse, la cual determinará si el estudiante ha cumplido con todos losrequisitos necesarios para calificar. Para más información visita el sitio-web de la NCAA: www.ncaa.org.NOTICIAS DE ÚLTIMA HORAActualmente el número de cursos requeridos son 16. ¡Asegúrate detomar todos los cursos requeridos! Deben componer parte del currículumcomún en la lista de cursos aprobados de la NCAA. Debes asegurarteque haz cumplido con todos los cursos requeridos para competiren la universidad de División 1. Infórmate con el consejero académicoo Director de Atletismo de tu escuela.23


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>NCAA ELIGIBILITY STANDARDSDivision I Core Courses: The number <strong>of</strong> required core courses has been increased to 16. You should have 4 years<strong>of</strong> English, 3 years <strong>of</strong> Mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher), 2 years <strong>of</strong> Science, 2 years Social Science (History qualifiesas a Social Science), 1 additional year <strong>of</strong> English, Mathematics or Science, and 4 years <strong>of</strong> additional <strong>college</strong> preparatoryclasses (Foreign Language or others as listed on the high school list <strong>of</strong> approved core courses). See the websiteor your school Athletic Director for a list <strong>of</strong> 16 required core courses.Division I Initial Eligibility Index The sliding scale changed that is used to determine an athlete’s eligibility to playat a Division I school. The range is from a minimum core GPA <strong>of</strong> 2.0 with a 1010 SAT score (critical reading andmath scores only) or a minimum 86 ACT (all subscored totaled together); to a 3.550 GPA and an SAT score <strong>of</strong> 400 orACT <strong>of</strong> 37 total. See your Athletic Director or the website for the exact sliding scale.Division II Eligibility Division II does not use a sliding eligibility scale. The minimum core GPA is 2.00 with a minimumSAT score (critical reading and math) <strong>of</strong> 820 or ACT 68.SAT Writing Section The new SAT Reasoning Writing section will not be used by the NCAA for establishing minimumtest scores.Waivers All students who do not meet the NCAA initial-eligibility requirements and who wish to apply for a waiver<strong>of</strong> those requirements must have the waiver filed on their behalf by an NCAA institution. NCAA recommends contactingthe <strong>college</strong> you will be attending for information about the waiver process, or accessing the NCAA website atwww.ncaa.org.In order to play at the varsity level at a Division I or II <strong>college</strong>, students athletes must:• Graduate from high school• Complete a core curriculum <strong>of</strong> at least 16 academic courses (if graduating in 2008 or later)• Meet the minimum core course grade point average as calculated by the NCAA• Have a qualifying test score which uses the combined score <strong>of</strong> the Critical Reading and Math sections on theSAT or a sum score on the ACT.Be sure to check with your high school athletic director to clarify which academic eligibilityrules apply to you!For details see the NCAA website at ncaa.org or see your coach or athletic director.Register online for the eligibility center at: www.eligibilitycenter.orgView information and resources for student athletes at this website as well.24


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTNORMAS CALIFICATIVAS DE LA NCAACurrículum común División 1: Los cursos requerido han sido aumentados a 16. Debes cursar: 4 años de Inglés, 3 añosde Matemáticas (Algebra 1 mínimo), 2 años de Ciencias, 2 años de Ciencias Sociales (Historia califica como CienciaSocial), otro año adicional de Inglés, Matemáticas o Ciencias y 4 años adicionales de cursos pre-universitarios (Idiomasu otros cursos del currículum común). Ve el sitio de Internet o consulta al director atlético de tu escuela paraobtener la lista.Índice de elegibilidad inicial para División 1. Ha cambiado la escala móvil que determina la elegibilidad para participaren una universidad de División 1. La escala para calificar es de un mínimo básico de calificación promedio (GPA)de 2.0 con un puntuación de 1010 en el SAT (en Lectura Crítica y Matemáticas solamente) o un mínimo de 86 en elACT (el total de todas las puntuaciones mínimas), a 3,550 GPA y una puntuación de 400 en el SAT o 37 en el ACT.El Director Atlético o sitio Web te dará la escala móvil exacta.Elegibilidad para División II. División II no usa escala móvil. El mínimo básico de GPA es 2.0 con una puntuación de820 en SAT (Lectura Crítica y Matemáticas) o un 68 en el ACT.Sección de Redacción del SAT Reasoning: La NCAA no utiliza la porción de Redacción para calificar.Exenciones: Si un estudiante no logra calificar bajo los requisitos iniciales de la NCAA y desea ser exento de ellodebe, conseguir que una institución de la NCAA promueva una solicitud de exención a su favor. La NCAA recomiendaque te informes acerca de los requisitos para dicha exención mediante la universidad a la cual ingresarás o en elsitio Web www.ncaa.org.El estudiante-atleta que desee participar en un equipo universitario en una universidad de División 1 ó II debe:• Egresar de la preparatoria• Cumplir con un currículum común de 16 cursos académicos como mínimo (egresando a partir del año 2008)• Tener una calificación promedio mínima, calculada por la NCAA• Calificar mediante la puntuación combinada de las secciones en Lectura Crítica y Matemáticas del SAT, osuma total de puntuación del ACT.Comunícate con el Director Atlético de tu preparatoria para ver cuales son las normasaplicables en tu caso.Para más detalles visita al sitio Web www.ncaa.org, o consulta con tu entrenador o director Atlético.Regístrate en línea al centro de elegibilidad: wwww.eligibilitycenter.orgAquí también puedes encontrar información y recursos para los estudiantes-atleta25


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TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>THE RIGHT COLLEGE FOR YOUThere are more than 3,000 <strong>college</strong>s and universities to choose from in the United States. They <strong>of</strong>fer a wide variety <strong>of</strong>programs to meet the needs <strong>of</strong> many different kinds <strong>of</strong> students enrolling in <strong>college</strong> today.There IS more than one school that would be right for you. But how do you choose? Do you do it through all theslick, colored brochures you get in the mail? You may be confused by the number <strong>of</strong> choices available; you may nothave enough information about <strong>college</strong>s and not be sure how to get the facts you need.Relax. Finding a <strong>college</strong> does involve planning, hard work, and serious thought. Start when you begin high school,if not earlier. Whatever grade you are in, if you start now, and follow the steps outlined below, you can find severalschools that are right for you. One thing is for certain, the rewards <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong> are worth it!!STEP 1: KNOW YOURSELFIdentify your personal needs. Examine your personality style. Your high school counselors and the internet havemany <strong>college</strong> or career inventories you can take to help you identify what your personal style is. Once you have identifiedyour personality type, you can narrow your <strong>college</strong> search down to finding a <strong>college</strong> to meet those needs!STEP 2: ASK THE ADVICE OF OTHERSYour high school guidance counselor and teachers can be good sources <strong>of</strong> information about col leges. Discuss theresults <strong>of</strong> your self-analysis and get advice on which <strong>college</strong>s might be best for you.STEP 3: LEARN MORE ABOUT COLLEGESThe more information you can collect about the <strong>college</strong>s that interest you, the better your chances <strong>of</strong> making a gooddecision. Internet sites for <strong>college</strong>s and other <strong>college</strong> search engines are a great way to get information about <strong>college</strong>s.SAT, College Board, US News & World Report, ACT, and Peterson’s are just a few <strong>of</strong> the <strong>college</strong> search enginesavailable to use online. The internet <strong>of</strong>fers virtual <strong>college</strong> tours, videos <strong>of</strong> the <strong>college</strong>, <strong>college</strong> catalogs, e-mailaddresses for questions, and many other channels <strong>of</strong> communication with <strong>college</strong>s. Other sources for informationinclude career centers, <strong>college</strong> handbooks, and private <strong>college</strong> consultants. Each resource will help give you the vitalstatistics on each <strong>college</strong>. Be sure to attend College Night each year. This is another valuable opportunity for you togather information all in one place!!STEP 4: MAKE A PRELIMINARY LISTMake a preliminary list <strong>of</strong> 8-10 <strong>college</strong>s that you are interested in. Get information from each <strong>of</strong> these schools. Your<strong>college</strong> list should have <strong>college</strong>s in three categories: “dream” <strong>college</strong>s, (ones that you are not sure you can get into);“probables,” (ones that you are pretty sure you can be accepted at); and “safeties,” (ones that you KNOW you can beaccepted at).STEP 5: VISIT COLLEGESProbably the best way to learn more about a <strong>college</strong> is to visit the campus. If possible, plan to visit a <strong>college</strong> duringthe school year, when classes are going on. Many <strong>college</strong>s schedule campus tours and will arrange for you to spendthe <strong>night</strong> in campus housing if you write in advance. Many <strong>college</strong>s hold open houses for prospective students in thefall and again in the spring.During your visit, walk around the campus to get a feeling for its size and atmosphere. Find out about the thingsthat are important to you. Visit the student center, the cafeteria, and the library. Talk to students wherever you go.If the <strong>college</strong> recommends that applicants for admission have an interview, schedule it for the same time you visitthe campus. Write or e-mail the admissions <strong>of</strong>fice for an appointment before you arrive.If it isn’t possible for you to visit a <strong>college</strong> you are interested in applying to, ask the <strong>college</strong> for names <strong>of</strong> recentgraduates or current students who live in your area. Try setting up a meeting with one <strong>of</strong> these people. Sometimes<strong>college</strong>s requiring interviews will have students do interviews with alumni that live in the same area as the student.28


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTSTEP 6: FINALIZE YOUR LIST/ MAKE APPLICATIONSOnce you have gathered information, visited campuses, and talked to others, take your preliminary list and reduceit down to 1-3 <strong>college</strong>s in each category. An average number <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong>s to apply to is 5-6. If you are applying toout-<strong>of</strong>-state <strong>college</strong>s, your list may expand to 8-11. Begin a calendar <strong>of</strong> application due dates. Know which <strong>college</strong>shave Early Decision and Early Admission. (You can apply to only one <strong>college</strong> Early Decision; if you are admitted to a<strong>college</strong> Early Decision it is a binding decision; you agree to go there and to drop all other applications.) Early Admissionmeans you can apply to more than one <strong>college</strong> early, and the admissions decision is given early, yet it is notbinding and you do not need to withdraw applications from other schools. Keep track <strong>of</strong> deadlines as you begin filingapplications. Check on the availability <strong>of</strong> online applications. Many <strong>college</strong>s reduce or even waive application feesif applications are submitted online. It is possible to apply to the University <strong>of</strong> California and the California StateUniversities online.STEP 7: MAKE A DECISIONThe last step is to make the “big” decision--choosing the one <strong>college</strong> you are attending! The “universal” due date fornotifying a <strong>college</strong> you are attending is May 1. If you have followed the above steps, you will find making this finaldecision is a breeze. Congratulations! You have chosen a <strong>college</strong>!29


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>LA MEJOR UNIVERSIDAD PARA TIHay más de 3,000 universidades solo en los Estados Unidos. Ofrecen una gran gama de programas para satisfacerlas necesidades de la gran variedad de estudiantes universitarios de hoy.Esto significa que hay varias universidades que pueden ser para ti. Ahora bien, ¿cuál escogerás? ¿Puedes decidirlomediante leer sus catálogos bien ilustrados y llenos de lujo de detalle? Tratar de escoger entre tantas universidadespuede ser confuso, pues quizás no tienes suficiente información para tomar una decisión ni saber donde acudir paraobtenerla.Tómalo con calma. Es cierto que determinar cual será la universidad apropiada para ti es la decisión más importante,te tomará mucho trabajo y además requiere de buen planeamiento. Comienza este proceso cuando vayas ainiciar la preparatoria o antes. Sin importar que año estés cursando, si comienzas a investigar desde ahora siguiendolos pasos delineados a continuación encontrarás varias universidades ideales para ti. Puedes estar seguro que tuesfuerzo valdrá la pena.PRIMER PASO: CONÓCETE A TI MISMOIdentifica tus necesidades, examina tu constitución emocional. Tanto en tu preparatoria como en la Red hallarásuna gran variedad de análisis sobre carreras que <strong>of</strong>recen diversas universidades para ayudarte a conocer mejor cuales tu estilo personal. Una vez que lo identifiques puedes enfocarte para escoger la mejor universidad para ti.SEGUNDO PASO: SOLICITA RECOMENDACIONES DE OTROSTu consejero académico y maestros son una excelente fuente de información sobre universidades. Muéstrales losresultados de tu autoanálisis y pídeles consejos acerca de cuales universidades <strong>of</strong>recen lo mejor para ti.TERCER PASO: CONOCE MEJOR LAS UNIVERSIDADESEstarás mejor preparado para determinar que decisión tomar si investigas bien las universidades que te interesan.Hay varias maneras de hacerlo. Puedes utilizar los sitios Web de las universidades tales como: SAT, College Board,US News & World Report, ACT y Peterson son algunos. Mediante la Red puedes obtener giras virtuales, videos, catálogos,correos electrónicos y muchos otros medios para conocer y contactar a las universidades. Otras fuentes deinformación incluyen departamentos de orientación vocacional, libros de referencias y asesores universitarios. Cadauno provee información sobre la demográfica de la universidad. No olvides asistir anualmente a College Night, otrafuente valiosa de información.CUARTO PASO: PREPARA TU LISTAHaz una lista de 8 a 10 universidades que más te interesan. Consigue información de todas ellas. La lista debe consistiren tres categorías: las de tus sueños (no sabes si podrás ingresar), las probables (confías que puedes ingresar)y las seguras (estas SEGURO de ingresar).QUINTO PASO: VISITA LAS UNIVERSIDADESSin duda la mejor manera de conocer una universidad es visitándola. Si te es posible, hazlo durante el año escolar.Muchas universidades organizan giras de su campus e incluso puedes solicitar mediante una carta escrita conantelación, la oportunidad de pasar la noche en uno de sus lugares de alojamiento para estudiantes. En el otoño yla primavera un gran número de universidades tienen un día de visita especial (Open House) para los estudiantes enperspectiva.Al visitar puedes andar por el campus y conocer su entorno. Infórmate sobre lo que es importante para ti, visita elcentro estudiantil, la cafetería y la biblioteca. Al encontrarte con estudiantes, conversa con ellos.Algunas universidades requieren que los aspirantes tengan una entrevista. Debes comunicarte con la Oficina deAdmisiones por correo electrónico o por carta antes de partir y solicitar que programen tu entrevista durante de tuvisita.Si no puedes visitar las universidades que te interesan, solicita los nombres de los recién egresados o de los estudiantesactuales que viven en tu área e intenta hacer una cita con algunos de ellos para que te den información claray concisa de la universidad que te interesa. Algunas universidades programan entrevistas entre el estudiante aspirantey el alumno que reside en la misma zona.30


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTSEXTO PASO: FINALIZA TU LISTA, HAZ LAS SOLICITUDESUna vez que hayas terminado de recopilar la información, visitar las universidades y conversado con otros estudiantesacerca de las universidades, toma la lista que preparaste al principio y anota entre 1-3 universidades porcategoría. El promedio de universidades a las cuales se solicita ingreso es de 5-6. Si solicitas ingreso a universidadesfuera del estado, tu lista puede reflejar un promedio de 8-11. Anota en tu calendario las fechas límite. Toma nota delas universidades que <strong>of</strong>recen Decisión Temprana (Early Decision- Esto significa que solo puedes solicitar ingreso auna universidad temprano; si te aceptan estás obligado a ingresar únicamente a esa universidad y retirar todas lasotras solicitudes). Ingreso Temprano (Early Admission- Esto significa que puedes solicitar ingreso a más de una universidadtemprano y la decisión de aceptar a los escogidos se da a conocer temprano en el proceso, no estás comprometidoa ingresar únicamente a esa universidad, ni tienes que retirar las otras solicitudes). Al comenzar a enviar tussolicitudes, mantén un registro de fechas límite. Investiga la posibilidad de solicitar en línea. Muchas universidadesomiten o reducen los costos si solicitas línea. University <strong>of</strong> California y California State University aceptan solicitudesen línea.SEPTIMO PASO: TOMA UNA DECISIÓNEste es el último paso, cuando tomarás la “Gran decisión”: ¿A cual universidad irás? La fecha límite universal paraavisar a la universidad que seleccionaste será el 1º de mayo. Si haz seguido todos estos pasos delineados, hallarásque te será fácil esa decisión. ¡FELICIDADES! ¡Haz escogido tu universidad!31


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>CHOOSING AN INSTITUTIONIn California we are fortunate to have a wide variety <strong>of</strong> institutions that <strong>of</strong>fer baccalaureate degrees. You shouldbegin now to consider which one is best for you. Here is some background information about California’s <strong>college</strong>sand universities to help you decide.THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAThe University <strong>of</strong> California is one <strong>of</strong> the world’s most distinguished institutions <strong>of</strong> higher educa tion. With eightgeneral campuses and a health sciences campus in San Francisco, it <strong>of</strong>fers under graduate and graduate instructionin a wide range <strong>of</strong> fields. The tenth campus, U.C. Merced, opened in 2005. You can major in Biological Sciences,Chemical Engineering, Anthropology, Lin guistics, or in one <strong>of</strong> the hundreds <strong>of</strong> other programs <strong>of</strong>fered through theUniversity <strong>of</strong> California.While all <strong>of</strong> the campuses have the same requirements for undergraduate admission, they differ in size, enrollment,and in academic programs <strong>of</strong>fered. The UC Campuses are located in both rural and urban settings throughout thestate with enrollments ranging from 5,000 to 35,000 students. In addition, the nine campuses vary in styles <strong>of</strong>campus life, with student populations reflecting a variety <strong>of</strong> cultures from the United States and abroad.THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITYThe California State University <strong>of</strong>fers instruction to undergraduates and master’s degree students in the liberal artsand sciences, applied fields, and pr<strong>of</strong>essions, including teaching. You will find a strong emphasis on undergraduateteaching on CSU campuses where nearly 1,500 degree pro grams in 240 subject areas are <strong>of</strong>fered.The California State University began in 1857 with just one campus in San Francisco. Today, you can choose one <strong>of</strong>the 23 CSU campuses which span the state, from Humboldt State University near the Oregon border to San DiegoState University close to Mexico. The campuses range in size from over 33,000 students in San Diego to less than800 at the California Maritime Academy. Each campus is unique because <strong>of</strong> its location, size, programs <strong>of</strong> study,and other special characteristics.INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONSCalifornia’s 93 accredited independent <strong>college</strong>s and universities range in size from large prestigious universities suchas Stanford and the University <strong>of</strong> Southern California, and internationally known research institutes such as theCalifornia Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology (Caltech), to small liberal arts <strong>college</strong>s and specialized pr<strong>of</strong>essional schools.Some independent <strong>college</strong>s and universities provide specialized pr<strong>of</strong>essional or vocational training to prepare studentsfor a particular job or occupation. Others <strong>of</strong>fer a variety <strong>of</strong> disciplines. As a group, these institutions <strong>of</strong>ferprograms in virtually every academic area and pr<strong>of</strong>essional field and enroll about one-fourth <strong>of</strong> all students attendingfour-year <strong>college</strong>s and universities in California. Most students at independent institutions live on or near thecampus and are highly involved in <strong>college</strong> activities.32


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTCOMO ESCOGER LA INSTITUCIÓNCalifornia cuenta con una gran variedad de instituciones que <strong>of</strong>recen Licenciatura (conocida como Baccalaureate).Ahora es el tiempo de decidir cual será la mejor para ti. A continuación <strong>of</strong>recemos información más detallada de lasuniversidades de California para ayudarte a tomar una decisión.UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIALa University <strong>of</strong> California es una de las instituciones de educación superior más distinguidas del mundo. Con ochocampus y una de Ciencias de la Salud en San Francisco, <strong>of</strong>rece una gran variedad de disciplinas tanto para el estudianteuniversitario como el postgraduado. Y desde 2005 un décimo campus, el U.C. Merced. Puedes especializarteen uno de los cientos de programas <strong>of</strong>recidos como los siguientes: Ciencias Biológicas, Ingeniería Química, Antropología,Lingüística.Todas tienen el mismo requisito de aceptación para universitarios. Sin embargo, cada campus difiere en tamaño,matrícula y programas académicos. Se encuentran a través del estado en entornos rurales, urbanos y sus poblacionesestudiantiles son de entre 5,000 a 35,000. Cada una tiene diferente estilo, reflejando una variedad de culturasno solo de la nación, sino del extranjero.CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITYCalifornia State University (CSU) <strong>of</strong>rece instrucción en Artes Liberales y Ciencias, Estudios Aplicados y pr<strong>of</strong>esionescomo Docencia, tanto a los universitarios como los que han alcanzado su Maestría. Los campus de CSU ponen granénfasis a la enseñanza de universitarios, como lo muestra la gran variedad 1,500 disciplinas y 240 materias.El primer campus se instituyo en 1857 en San Francisco. En la actualidad hay 23 CSU. Desde Humboldt StateUniversity cerca de la frontera de Oregón, hasta San Diego State University cerca de México. Los campus varían depoblación desde menos de 800 en la California Marine Academy hasta más 33,000 estudiantes en San Diego. Cadauna es única por su ubicación, tamaño, programas de estudio y otras características particulares.INSTITUCIONES INDEPENDIENTESLas 93 universidades acreditadas en California varían en su tamaño, como las más grandes y prestigiosas Stanfordy University <strong>of</strong> Southern California, la mundialmente reconocida California Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology (Caltech), hastalas más pequeñas que se especializan en Artes Liberales y otras escuelas que <strong>of</strong>recen programas pr<strong>of</strong>esionales.Algunas universidades independientes proveen entrenamiento especializado en alguna pr<strong>of</strong>esión o vocación particular,mientras que otras <strong>of</strong>recen una variedad de materias. En conjunto todas ellas <strong>of</strong>recen una gran gama deprogramas en casi toda faceta académica y rango pr<strong>of</strong>esional, además de ingresar aproximadamente la cuarta partede los estudiantes que asisten a una universidad de cuatro años en California. La mayoría de esos estudiantes vivencerca de la universidad y están estrechamente envueltos en las actividades universitarias.33


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGESPHILOSOPHYThe administration and faculty <strong>of</strong> the California Community College system recognize their re sponsibility to providea fruitful educational experience for the residents <strong>of</strong> the Community Col lege District in which the student resides.Because each individual has an intrinsic value and dignity as a human being, it is essential that the CommunityCollege nurture the intellectual, occupational and cultural growth <strong>of</strong> all students, enabling them to develop theirpotential in an atmosphere which stimulates a free exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas, intellectual inquiry, and effective instruction.Further, it is essential that the <strong>college</strong>s recognize their responsibility to meet the recreational, occupational, andgeneral educational needs <strong>of</strong> both transfer and non-transfer students. It is the goal <strong>of</strong> this philosophy to produce aneducated citizen who is both prepared and stimulated to function effectively and responsibly in all essential aspects<strong>of</strong> personal and community growth. Given this charge, the California Community Colleges have basically developedinto three main areas <strong>of</strong> responsibility:1. Transfer responsibility for providing students with adequate academic preparation to transfer to the University<strong>of</strong> California and the California State University and College systems and private four-year <strong>college</strong>s anduniversities.2. Responsibility for occupational and technical training.3. The third function is that <strong>of</strong> remediation. This requires looking at any existing basic skill deficits in studentsover 18 years <strong>of</strong> age who need to upgrade their current level <strong>of</strong> educational preparedness.TRANSFERThe Community Colleges strive to provide students with the necessary skills during the first two years <strong>of</strong> theireducational endeavor. Each <strong>of</strong> the Community Colleges has articulation agreements with the University <strong>of</strong> Californiaand the California State University and College systems and with many private institutions. This includes beingcertified for 39 units <strong>of</strong> General <strong>Education</strong>. There are also a variety <strong>of</strong> courses that are transferable to meet the corerequirements for majors. Students may transfer all units designated as transfer, but the University and State Universityand College systems limit the lower division units accepted toward Bachelor’s degree to 70 units.The Community Colleges have articulation agreements with the University <strong>of</strong> California in core courses that are necessaryfor each discipline. Each student must be considered individually after they identify the University <strong>of</strong> California<strong>college</strong> they wish to attend. They must then work closely with the counselor to be certain that the courses theytake will be acceptable to the University at which they apply. Again, the student can attain the first two years at theCommunity College.by Don L. Goodyear, President, Retired – College <strong>of</strong> the Sequoias34


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTUNIVERSIDADES COMUNITARIAS DE CALIFORNIAFILOSOFÍALa administración y facultad del sistema de las universidades comunitarias de California reconoce su responsabilidadde proveer una experiencia docente en las comunidades que viven en su distrito y a los estudiantes que asistena ellas. Las universidades comunitarias reconocen la importancia de desarrollar el intelecto, la capacitación ocupacionaly el crecimiento cultural de cada estudiante, tomando en cuenta su valor intrínseco y dignidad individual.De este modo les permite desarrollar su pleno potencial en un ambiente que anima el libre intercambio de ideas, lacapacidad inquisitiva individual y provee instrucción efectiva.Las universidades reconocen su responsabilidad fundamental de satisfacer la necesidad recreacional, ocupacional yeducacional de los estudiantes transferidos como los no transferidos. La meta de esta filos<strong>of</strong>ía es ayudar al estudiantea crecer hasta convertirse en un ciudadano educado, preparado y estimulado para funcionar efectiva y responsablementeen toda faceta esencial a nivel personal y comunitario. Con este fin las universidades comunitarias deCalifornia han desarrollado las siguientes tres áreas de responsabilidad:1. La responsabilidad de dar preparación académica lo suficiente para ser trasnsferidos a otros sistemas de University<strong>of</strong> California y California State University and Colleges y otras universidades privadas de cuatro años.2. La responsabilidad de dar entrenamiento ocupacional y técnico.3. La tercera función es Regularización. Es un análisis que se hace a los estudiantes mayores de 18 años deedad y si se encuentran deficiencias en sus destrezas básicas la Universidad tiene la responsabilidad deayudar al estudiante a reforzarlas para que alcance al nivel adecuado de su preparación educativa.TRANSFERENCIALas universidades comunitarias hacen todo lo posible para proveer a los estudiantes el adiestramiento necesario durantesus primeros dos años. Cada universidad tiene acuerdos vigentes con los sistemas de las University <strong>of</strong> Californiay California State University and Colleges y con muchas instituciones privadas. Los acuerdos vigentes incluyenel contar con una certificación de 39 unidades de educación general. También hay una variedad de cursos transferiblespara que el estudiante alcance los requisitos mínimos comunes de materias. Los estudiantes pueden transferirtodas sus unidades designadas transferibles, pero los sistemas University y Universidades estatales and Collegeslimitan unidades para una Licenciatura en las divisiones menores a 70.Las universidades comunitarias tienen acuerdos vigentes en los cursos comunes necesarios para cada disciplina conla University <strong>of</strong> California. Una vez que el estudiante decide cual University <strong>of</strong> California desea ingresar, se le evalúaa nivel personal. A partir de ese momento el estudiante y su consejero académico trabajarán juntos para asegurarseque se cumplan con los cursos que la universidad aceptará. A modo de recordatorio: el estudiante puede cursar susprimeros dos años en una universidad comunitaria.Don L. Goodyear, President, Retired – College <strong>of</strong> the Sequoias35


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>ASSOCIATE OF ART-ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCETRANSFER DEGREES (AA-T/ AS-T)AA-T/ AS-TThe Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (SB 1440) establishes a transfer Associate <strong>of</strong> Arts (AA-T) or transferAssociate <strong>of</strong> Science (AS-T) degree for California Community College student and is designed to provide a clear pathwayto the CSU degree major.Transfer Associate Degree AdmissionCalifornia Community College students that have earned an AA-T/AS-T degree are guaranteed junior standing andpriority admission consideration over all other transfer students when applying to a CSU baccalaureate (BA/BS)degree program that has been deemed similar to the student’s community <strong>college</strong> area <strong>of</strong> emphasis. Once admittedto a similar baccalaureate (BA/BS) degree program, the transfer associate degree student will only be required tocomplete 60 additional prescribed units to qualify for the similar baccalaureate (BA/BS) degree.Transfer AA-T/AS-T PriorityAA-T/AS-T degree applicants are guaranteed priority admission over all other transfer students when applying to alocal or non-impacted campus, or priority admission consideration to an impacted campus when applying to a CSUundergraduate degree program that has been deemed similar to the student’s community <strong>college</strong> area <strong>of</strong> emphasis.Transfer AA-T/AS-T Admission VerificationTo be eligible for the admission priority consideration at those CSU campuses with similar programs that receivedyour application, California Community College AA-T/AS-T degree applicants may have to submit verification thatthey are finishing the remaining requirements for the AA-T/AS-T degree (Please check with the CSU that you are applyingto see if this is a requirement).For this verification to be accomplished, the California Community Colleges have established a priority schedule fortransfer associate degree eligible students. Please check with your local Community College for the timelineschedule at your school.• The community <strong>college</strong> will provide eligible applicants with an <strong>of</strong>ficial document that indicates remaining requirementsfor the AA-T/AS-T degree.• Transfer applicants must send a copy <strong>of</strong> the evaluation form to the admissions <strong>of</strong>fice at each CSU campus towhich you applied if requested by the CSU campus.All CSUs will require a final verification that the AA-T/AS-T degree was granted through the submission <strong>of</strong> a final<strong>of</strong>ficial transcript from the community <strong>college</strong> that shows the degree posted.36


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTREFORMA DE TRANSFERENCIA DE LOGROSUNIVERSITARIOSAA-T/ AS-TLa ley The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (SB 1440) (Reforma de transferencia de logros universitarios)fue diseñada para transferir el título Técnico en Artes (AA-T) o el título de Técnico en Ciencias (AS-T) a un título enuna especialidad en la CSU.Ingreso mediante transferencia con títuloEstudiantes en California Community College (universidades comunitarias de California) que han obtenido su títuloAA-T/AS-T y que desean ingresar al programa de especialidad (BA/BS) Baccalaureate de la CSU tienen garantizadosla prioridad en el ingreso como universitarios de tercer año sobre los demás universitarios. Deben solicitar su transferenciasiempre y cuando el programa de estudios especializados de la universidad comunitaria sea similar al que<strong>of</strong>rece la CSU. Una vez hecha la transferencia, el estudiante solo necesita cumplir con 60 unidades asignadas paracalificar para el título solicitado.Prioridad de transferencia AA-T/AS-TAl solicitar ingreso mediante la transferencia con título AA-T/AS-T a un programa universitario al de la CSU similaral que están estudiando, los universitarios reciben la garantía de ingresar sobre los demás a un campus local noimpactado o se les tomará en consideración prioritaria para ingreso a un campus impactado.Verificación de ingreso AA-T/AS-TUna vez recibida la solicitud de ingreso prioritario de los estudiantes de universidades comunitarias con un programasimilar a los que <strong>of</strong>recen los campus de la CSU, los campus pueden requerir una verificación a dichos universitariosque están por cumplir con los requisitos pendientes para recibir el título AA-T/AS-T. (Favor de informarse sies un requisito en la CSU a la cual solicitó).Para poder cumplir con esta verificación la California Community Colleges ha establecido un horario prioritario paralos estudiantes que califican. (Favor de verificar con la universidad comunitaria local el horario prioritario de suinstitución).• La universidad comunitaria proveerá un documento <strong>of</strong>icial a los que califican indicando los requisitos que lesfalta por cumplir para obtener su título AA-T/AS-T.• Si el campus de la CSU lo solicita, el interesado debe enviar una copia del formulario de evaluaciones a laOficina de Admisiones de dicho campus.Es un requisito para todas las CSU recibir una verificación final mostrando que el título AA-T/AS-T fue otorgado.Esto se hace mediante un Documento Oficio que muestra que la universidad comunitaria ha publicado el título.37


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SYSTEM OVERVIEWThe University <strong>of</strong> California, in just over a century, has built an international reputation for aca demic excellencewith undergraduate education as one <strong>of</strong> its highest priorities. The University has outstanding academic programs,faculty, libraries, and research facilities. Whether you want a broad liberal arts education, preparation for graduatestudy, or training for a particular pr<strong>of</strong>ession, the University probably has a program to meet your needs. Discoveryis an important part <strong>of</strong> a University education, so you’ll feel comfortable at UC even if you haven’t yet decided whatyou want to study.When you graduate, you will find that your University <strong>of</strong> California degree opens many doors. UC graduates enjoyhigh acceptance rates at graduate and pr<strong>of</strong>essional schools and compete success fully in the job market with graduates<strong>of</strong> other top universities and <strong>college</strong>s. Many UC graduates become leaders in their fields.Whether you choose the oldest UC campus or the newest, the largest or the smallest, a major in dance or engineering,you’ll be part <strong>of</strong> the brightest, most talented students to attend any univer sity.CHOOSING A CAMPUSEach <strong>of</strong> the eight general UC campuses — Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbaraand Santa Cruz — <strong>of</strong>fers a balanced program covering all basic areas <strong>of</strong> undergraduate study. Each campus alsohas unique academic programs and features that set it apart. The University’s tenth campus, UC Merced, opened inFall 2005.To choose the UC campus you wish to attend, you must first identify those aspects <strong>of</strong> academics and campus lifethat are most important to you. The academic programs, the physical setting, the size <strong>of</strong> the student body, and thestudents themselves are just a few <strong>of</strong> the factors that contribute to the individual character <strong>of</strong> each campus.Other considerations include how far from home the campus is, the type <strong>of</strong> community that is adjacent to thecampus, and available cultural and recreational activities. You are encouraged to visit the campuses you are consideringand to talk to students and pr<strong>of</strong>essors. This will help you determine which particular campus suits your needsand personality. Counselors in the campus Admissions and Relations with Schools <strong>of</strong>fices can answer many <strong>of</strong> yourquestions.Learning more about the individual campuses by reading other UC publications, talking to cam pus representatives,and visiting the campuses will help you make the right choice. You may obtain copies <strong>of</strong> the UC publications fromyour counselor or directly from the campuses. Individual campus descriptions explain how to arrange campus visits.38


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTRESEÑA DEL SISTEMA DE UNIVERSITY OFCALIFORNIAPor más de cien años, la University <strong>of</strong> California ha disfrutado de una reputación mundial de excelencia académicacon el egreso de sus universitarios entre sus primeras prioridades. Cuenta con bibliotecas, facultad, instalacionescientíficas y programas académicos sobresalientes. Si deseas una formación amplia en Artes Liberales, preparaciónpara estudios postgrado o una pr<strong>of</strong>esión en particular, es muy probable que la Universidad cuente con un programaque atienda tus necesidades. Aunque no hayas decidido cual carrera elegirás, la educación que recibirás en UC teayudará a descubrirla.Se <strong>of</strong>recen muchas oportunidades a los egresado con Licenciatura de UC. Son aceptados en muchas escuelaspostgrado y pr<strong>of</strong>esionales, tienen éxito al competir en el mercado laboral junto a egresados de otras universidadessimilares y muchos llegan a ser líderes en su campo pr<strong>of</strong>esional.Sin importar cual campus de UC eliges, el más antiguo o el más nuevo, el más grande o más pequeño, o si egresascon una Licenciatura en Danza o Ingeniería, puedes llegar a ser parte de los estudiantes más sobresalientes y talentososde cualquier universidad.ELECCIÓN DE CAMPUSLos ocho campus UC generales: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Ángeles, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Bárbara y SantaCruz <strong>of</strong>recen programas que abarcan los estudios básicos universitarios. Cada campus tiene un régimen únicode programas académicos y rasgos que lo distinguen de los otros. Desde el 2005 UC Merced cuenta con el décimocampus.Antes de escoger el campus al que deseas ingresar piensa en los aspectos de academia y estilo de vida del campusque son importantes para ti. El programa académico, el entorno, el tamaño de su población estudiantil y los estudiantesmismos que contribuyen al carácter individual de cada campus son factores que puedes tomar en cuenta altomar tu decisión.Otros factores determinantes pueden ser: la distancia del campus desde tu hogar, la comunidad alrededor delcampus y las posibles actividades culturales y recreativas que se te <strong>of</strong>recen. Te animamos a visitar el campus deinterés y conversar con los estudiantes y pr<strong>of</strong>esores. Eso te será muy útil en la elección del campus que se ajustemejor a tu personalidad y necesidades. Los consejeros académicos en las <strong>of</strong>icinas de Admisiones y Relaciones Escolarespueden contestar muchas de tus preguntas.Algo que te ayudará a tomar la mejor decisión será leer otras publicaciones UC, hablar con los representantes delcampus y visitarlos. Puedes obtener las publicaciones de tu consejero académico o de los campus mismos. En ellasaprenderás como programas tu visita a los campus de interés.39


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TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>ADMISSION AS A FRESHMAN AT UNIVERSITY OFCALIFORNIA CAMPUSESBelow is a synopsis <strong>of</strong> three admission paths into the University <strong>of</strong> California campuses. For more information,check with your high school counselor or visit the UC admissions website at www.university<strong>of</strong>california.edu/admissions.California High School Course Certification: If you attend high school in California, the courses you take to fulfillthe Subject Requirement must be certified by the University as meeting the requirements and must be included onyour high school’s UC certified course list. This is known as the “A-G” list. Your counselor or principal will have acopy <strong>of</strong> this list. In addition, each high school’s list <strong>of</strong> certified courses is available online at https://doorways.ucop.edu/list.California Residents: There are three pathways to satisfying the University’s minimum admission requirements<strong>of</strong> freshman students: 1) eligibility in the state-wide context, 2) eligibility in the local context, and 3) eligibility byexamination alone.Eligibility in the Statewide Context: Eligibility in the Statewide Context is the pathway by which most studentsattain UC eligibility. To be eligible in the statewide context, you must satisfy the Subject, Scholarship, and Examinationrequirements.Subject and Scholarship Requirement: To satisfy this requirement, you must complete 15 units <strong>of</strong> highschool coursework. (A unit is equal to an academic year, or two semesters <strong>of</strong> study.) These courses are knownas the “A-G” subject requirements. At least 7 <strong>of</strong> the 15 units must be taken in your last two years <strong>of</strong> highschool. The scholarship requirement is determined by an eligibility index composed <strong>of</strong> your “A-G” course gradepoint average (GPA), SAT Reasoning or ACT, and SAT Subject test scores. See your high school counselor orwww.university<strong>of</strong>california.edu/admissions for more information about the scholarship eligibility index.Examination Requirement: You must submit test scores from either the SAT Reasoning or ACT: ACT compositescores and the optional writing section from one test-taking session are submitted; and/or the scores fromthe SAT Reasoning test taken in one test taking session are submitted. (The Writing section <strong>of</strong> the SAT Reasoningis not an optional test.)SAT Subject Tests: University <strong>of</strong> California campuses no longer require SAT Subject Test scores to be submitted.Many majors and some campuses recommend students still submit SAT Subject Test scores. Please checkthe <strong>college</strong> website for recommendations as to what tests to take. If in doubt, check with your career center orcounselor.Eligibilitiy by Examination Alone: For eligibility by examination requirements, see your high school counseloror UC publications such as “Introducing the University” or the UC system website atwww.university<strong>of</strong>california.edu/admissions.42


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TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OVERVIEWThe individual California State Colleges were brought together as a system by the Donahoe Higher <strong>Education</strong> Act<strong>of</strong> 1960. In 1972, the system became The California State University and Colleges, and in 1982 the system becameThe California State University. Today, the campuses <strong>of</strong> the CSU include comprehensive and polytechnic universitiesand, since July 1995, the California Maritime Academy, a specialized campus.The oldest campus—San Jose State University—was founded in 1857 and became the first institu tion <strong>of</strong> publichigher education in California. The most recently opened campus—California State University, Channel Islands—began admitting students in the fall <strong>of</strong> 2002.Responsibility for the California State University is vested in the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees, whose members are appointedby the Governor. The Trustees appoint the Chancellor, who is the chief executive <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>of</strong> the system, and thePresidents, who are the chief executive <strong>of</strong>ficers on the respective campuses. The Trustees, the Chancellor and thePresidents develop systemwide policy, with actual implementation at the campus level taking place through broadlybasedconsultative procedures. The Academic Senate <strong>of</strong> the California State University, made up <strong>of</strong> elected representatives<strong>of</strong> the faculty from each campus, recommends academic policy to the Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees through the Chancellor.Academic excellence has been achieved by the California State University through a distinguished faculty, whoseprimary responsibility is superior teaching. While each campus in the system has its own unique geographic andcurricular character, all campuses, as multipurpose institutions, <strong>of</strong>fer undergraduate and graduate instruction forpr<strong>of</strong>essional and occupational goals as well as broad liberal education. All <strong>of</strong> the campuses require for graduationa basic program <strong>of</strong> “General Educa tion-Breadth Requirements” regardless <strong>of</strong> the type <strong>of</strong> bachelor’s degree or majorfield selected by the student.The CSUs <strong>of</strong>fers more than 1,600 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in some 240 subject areas. Many <strong>of</strong> theseprograms are <strong>of</strong>fered so that students can complete all upper-division and graduate requirements through parttimelate afternoon and evening study. In addition, a variety <strong>of</strong> teaching and school service credential programs areavailable. A limited number <strong>of</strong> doctoral degrees are <strong>of</strong>fered jointly with the University <strong>of</strong> California and with privateinstitutions in California.44


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTRESEÑA DEL SISTEMA DE CALIFORNIA STATEUNIVERSITYEn 1960 la ley Donahue Higher <strong>Education</strong> Act unió bajo un solo sistema las diversas universidades independientesconocidas como California State Colleges. En 1972 ese sistema se nombró California State University and Collegesy en 1982 se convirtió en California State University. En nuestros días este extenso sistema universitario conocidocomo CSU incluye universidades comprensivas y politécnicas y desde 1995 el campus especializado California MaritimeAcademy.El campus más antiguo, San José State University, fue fundado en 1857 y fue la primera institución académica deestudios superiores en California. El campus más reciente California State University, Channel Islands, ingresó asus primeros alumnos en el otoño del 2002.El Consejo Directivo cuyos miembros son nombrado por el Gobernador, tiene a su cargo la University <strong>of</strong> California.Los Miembros nombran a un Canciller como presidente ejecutivo del sistema y a los presidentes que fungen delmismo modo es sus respectivos campus. Los Miembros, el Canciller y los respectivos Presidentes desarrollan laspolíticas del sistema y la ejecución de las mismas se llevan a cabo en un amplio espectro en cada campus medianteprocedimientos de consulta. Por medio del Canciller, The Academic Senate <strong>of</strong> the California State University,(el senado académico de California State Unversity) compuesto de representantes elegidos por la facultad de cadacampus, es quien recomienda la política académica al Consejo Directivo.California State University ha logrado la excelencia académica mediante una facultad distinguida cuya responsabilidades enseñanza de alto nivel. Si bien cada campus tiene características y geografía que los distinguen, todos, porser parte de las instituciones multipropósito del sistema, <strong>of</strong>recen amplia educación liberal, instrucción universitariay postgrado a sus estudiantes deseosos de cumplir sus metas pr<strong>of</strong>esionales u ocupacionales. Cabe señalar que paratitularse se requiere completar el programa básico de “General <strong>Education</strong>-Breadth Requirements”, (Requisito generalde educación mínima) sin importar el tipo de licenciatura o maestría que haya elegido el estudiante.CSU <strong>of</strong>rece más de 1,600 títulos en Licenciaturas y Maestrías en unas 240 materias. Muchos de estos programas se<strong>of</strong>recen de tal manera que los estudiantes pueden completar los requisitos para cursos de alta división y de gradouniversitarios asistiendo de tiempo parcial por las tardes y en las noches. Además, <strong>of</strong>recen una variedad de cursospara certificaciones en enseñanza y servicios escolares. La University <strong>of</strong> California en conjunto con institucionesprivadas en California <strong>of</strong>rece algunos títulos en doctorado.45


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>California State University CampusesSOUTHERN CAMPUSESCSU Northridge 18111 Nordh<strong>of</strong>f Street Northridge, CA 91330 (818) 677-1200CSU Channel Islands One University Drive Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 437-8400CSU Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 343-3000CSU Dominguez Hills 1000 East Victoria Street Carson, CA 90747 (310) 243-3696Cal Poly Pomona 3801 West Temple Avenue Pomona, CA 91768-4019 (909) 869-7659CSU Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, CA 92834-9480 (714) 278-2011CSU Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90840 (562) 985-4111CSU San Marcos 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 (760) 750-4000CSU Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099 (661) 664-2011CSU San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397 (909) 880-5000San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 (619) 594-5200CENTRAL CAMPUSESCal Poly San Luis Obispo Cal Poly San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 (805) 756-1111CSU Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center Seaside, CA 93955-8001 (831) 582-3518CSU Stanislaus 801 West Monte Vista Avenue Turlock, CACSU East Bay 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard Hayward, CA 94542 (510) 885-3000CSU Fresno 5241 North Maple Fresno, CA 93740-8027 (559) 278-4240San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-1111San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0009 (408) 924-1000NORTHERN CAMPUSESHumboldt State University 1 Harpst Street Arcata, CA 95521-8299 (707) 826-3011CSU Chico Second and Hazel Streets Chico, CA 95929-0722 (530) 898-6116CSU Sacramento 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819 (916) 278-8011Sonoma State University 1801 East Cotati Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 664-2880California Maritime Academy PO Box 1392 Vallejo, CA 94590-0644 (707) 654-100046


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TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CALIFORNIACOLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESCalifornia’s independent <strong>college</strong>s and universities represent the most established tradition <strong>of</strong> higher education in California.The first institutions opened their doors in 1851. Each <strong>of</strong> its 71 <strong>college</strong>s and universities have their own unique character andstrengths. Above all, they respond to the educational and personal needs <strong>of</strong> their students.AICCU Member Statistics71 Campuses —125 MajorsTwo- and Four-Year Specialized Schools in the Arts and SciencesTraditional Liberal Arts CollegesSmall Comprehensive UniversitiesMajor Research UniversitiesFree-Standing Graduate and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional SchoolsCampuses for Working AdultsThe Students193,000 Students21% <strong>of</strong> California’s Four-Year Undergraduate Students106,000 Undergraduate Students/87,000 Graduate Students38% Undergraduate Ethnic Minority Students15% International Students20% Transfer StudentsAverage Campus Student/Faculty Ratio - 16:1Annual Financial Aid Assistance$500 Million from the Independent Colleges and Universities$175 Million from the State and Federal Governments70% <strong>of</strong> the Students Receive Financial Aid$13,000 Average Student Financial Aid PackageAnnual Record <strong>of</strong> AchievementApproximately 1/5 <strong>of</strong> California’s Baccalaureate DegreesApproximately 1/2 <strong>of</strong> California’s Master’s and Ph.D. DegreesApproximately 3/4 <strong>of</strong> California’s Pr<strong>of</strong>essional DegreesWebsites with Informationwww.aiccu.mentor.org Association website provides information about campuses, virtual tours, online applications, careercenter and a personal <strong>college</strong> planner.www.nacac.com National Association <strong>of</strong> College Admission and high school counselors pro vides newsletters, <strong>college</strong> fairs, informationon <strong>college</strong> planning.48


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTASOCIACIÓN DE UNIVERSIDADES INDEPENDIENTESDE CALIFORNIALas universidades independientes de California representan la más establecida tradición de educación superior deCalifornia. Las primeras instituciones abrieron sus puertas a estudiantes en 1851. Cada una tiene su propio caráctery puntos fuertes que la distinguen de las otras. Sobre todo, responden para cumplir con las necesidades educacionalesy personales de cada estudiante.Estadísticas de los miembros de la AICCU71 Campus- 125 TítulosEscuelas de dos y cuatro años que se especializan en Artes y CienciasUniversidades tradicionales de Artes LiberalesPequeñas universidades comprensivasGrandes universidades de investigaciónEscuelas postgrado y pr<strong>of</strong>esionales autónomasCampus para adultos que trabajanLos estudiantes193,000 estudiantes21% de universitarios de universidades de cuatro años106,000 universitarios y 87,000 postgraduados38% universitarios de etnias menores15% estudiantes internacionales20% estudiantes transferidos16:1 relación por medio estudiante-maestroAsistencia financiera anual$500 Millones de universidades independientes$175 Millones de los gobiernos estatales y federales70% de los estudiantes reciben asistencia financiera$13,000 el monto promedio del paquete de asistencia financieraConstancia de logrosAproximadamente 1/5 de los títulos Baccalaureate de CaliforniaAproximadamente 1/2 de los títulos de Maestría y Ph.D. (Doctorado)Aproximadamente 3/4 de los títulos Pr<strong>of</strong>esionales de CaliforniaSitios Webwww.aicuu.mentor.org El sitio web de la Asociación provee información de los campus, giras virtuales, solicitudesen línea, el departamento de orientación vocacional y organizador universitario.www.nacac.com La Association <strong>of</strong> College Admissions and High School Counselors (Asociación nacional de admisionesuniversitarias y consejeros de académicos de las preparatorias), provee información en forma de boletines yferias universitarias como ayuda para planificar tu ingreso universitario.49


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>AICCU CampusesSan Francisco Bay AreaLos Angeles Basin AreaCalif. College <strong>of</strong> Arts & Crafts, S. F.American Acad. <strong>of</strong> Dramatic Arts/West, PasadenaCalif. School <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Psychology, S.F.Art Center College <strong>of</strong> Design, PasadenaCogswell Polytechnical College, SunnyvaleAzusa Pacific University, AzusaCollege <strong>of</strong> Notre Dame, BelmontBiola University, La MiradaDominican College <strong>of</strong> San Rafael, San RafaelCalifornia Baptist College, RiversideGolden Gate University, S.F.California Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, PasadenaHoly Names Colleges, OaklandCalifornia Institute <strong>of</strong> the Arts, ValenciaJohn F. Kennedy University, OrindaChapman University, OrangeMenlo College, AthertonClaremont Graduate University, ClaremontMills College, OaklandClaremont McKenna College, ClaremontPacific Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Psychology, Palo AltoConcordia University, IrvinePatten College, OaklandHarvey Mudd College, ClaremontSt. Mary’s College <strong>of</strong> Calif., MoragaHope International University, FullertonSamuel Merritt College, OaklandLa Sierra University, RiversideSan Francisco Art Institute, S.F.Loma Linda University, Loma LindaSan Francisco Conservatory <strong>of</strong> Music, S.F.Los Angeles College <strong>of</strong> Chiropractic, WhittierSanta Clara University, Santa ClaraLoyola Marymount University, Los AngelesStanford University, StanfordMarymount College, Rancho Palos VerdesUniversity <strong>of</strong> San Francisco, S.F.Master’s College, The, Santa ClaritaMt. St. Mary’s College, Los AngelesSan Diego Metro AreaOccidental College, Los AngelesNational University, San Diego (Systemwide <strong>Office</strong>)Otis College <strong>of</strong> Art and Design, Los AngelesPoint Loma Nazarene College, San DiegoPacific Oaks College, PasadenaUnited States International University, San DiegoPhillips Graduate Institute, EncinoUniversity <strong>of</strong> San Diego, San DiegoPitzer College, ClaremontPomona College, ClaremontOutlying CitiesScripps College, ClaremontBethany College <strong>of</strong> the Assemblies <strong>of</strong> God, Scotts Valley Southern California College <strong>of</strong> Optometry, FullertonCalifornia Lutheran University, Thousand OaksUniversity <strong>of</strong> Judaism, Bel AirFielding Institute, The, Santa BarbaraUniversity <strong>of</strong> La Verne, La VerneFresno Pacific University, FresnoUniversity <strong>of</strong> Redlands, RedlandsHumphreys College, StocktonUniversity <strong>of</strong> Southern California, Los AngelesPacific Union College, AngwinUniversity <strong>of</strong> West Los Angeles, InglewoodPepperdine University, MalibuWestern University <strong>of</strong> Health Sciences, Pomona (Main Campus)Simpson College, ReddingWhittier College, WhittierThomas Aquinas College, Santa PaulaWoodbury University, BurbankUniversity <strong>of</strong> the Pacific, StocktonVanguard University, Costa MesaWestmont University, Santa Barbara50


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTStep Forward to Higher <strong>Education</strong>; Step Up to UC Merced!Come see what’s happening at the newest University <strong>of</strong> California campus. Here are justa few benefits our Bobcats are enjoying as students at the first research university <strong>of</strong> thenew millennium. They are:• Engaging in undergraduate research opportunities with world-renownedpr<strong>of</strong>essors.• Learning through their contributions to the community.• Living and studying in beautiful, new facilities.• Getting involved in one <strong>of</strong> our 130 existing clubs and organizations orstarting their own, attending events, or participating in student governmentand shaping their school!• Staying fit and having fun in our new recreation center and athleticsprograms.And that’s just the beginning!UC Merced is the smart choice. Embrace your opportunity to create, excel and lead!UC MERCED MAJORSAnthropologyApplied Mathematical SciencesBioengineeringBiological SciencesChemical SciencesCognitive ScienceComputer Science and EngineeringEarth Systems ScienceEconomicsEnvironmental EngineeringHistoryLiteratures and CulturesManagementMaterials Science and EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologySociologyWant to learn more? Visit our Web site: admissions.ucmerced.edu.51


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>BEYOND CALIFORNIA:ATTENDING COLLEGE OUT OF STATEExplore your options a little further than you have before, and you might discover a <strong>college</strong>that fits all <strong>of</strong> your needs—out <strong>of</strong> state!There are so many reasons to look at <strong>college</strong>s out <strong>of</strong> state. The one reason that keeps many students from exploringthis option is the myth that it costs more to attend an out-<strong>of</strong>-state <strong>college</strong>. This is not true! When comparing thetotal costs <strong>of</strong> attending out -<strong>of</strong>-state <strong>college</strong>s with those in California, <strong>of</strong>ten the cost is comparable or even less.WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REASONS TO CONSIDER GOING OUT OF STATE?LOCATION: You may want to experience a different part <strong>of</strong> the United States. Different geogra phy, different climate,different cultures, all these things would enhance your educational experi ence. Do not overlook the positive aspects<strong>of</strong> trying someplace new when considering a <strong>college</strong>. What would Oregon, Arizona, North Carolina or upstate NewYork be like to go to school?PROGRAM: You may want a particular type <strong>of</strong> program or opportunity to learn (such as a study-abroad program)that may not be available in California. How does taking one class at a time on a “block” system sound? This iswhat Colorado College in Colorado Springs has been doing for over twenty years. Want to go into physical therapy?You may want to look at Pacific University in Oregon or University <strong>of</strong> Washington. How about aviation? Embry-Riddlein Florida or Arizona is tops in that field.RELIGIOUS: If you have a religious affiliation that you would like to have as part <strong>of</strong> your <strong>college</strong> experience, thenconsidering an out-<strong>of</strong>-state <strong>college</strong> may be your best option. There are many private religious schools in the UnitedStates. Many are loosely affiliated with a church or religious organization. Others have strong ties. For example, ifyou want to attend a school associated with the Church <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ <strong>of</strong> Latter Day Saints, look at Brigham YoungUniversity- Utah, BYU- Idaho, or BYU- Hawaii. If you want to attend a <strong>college</strong> associated with the Catholic Church,you have several to choose from nationwide, from the small, independent Regis College in Denver, to the famousUniversity <strong>of</strong> Notre Dame, in Indiana.OTHER: One option many students never even consider is going to a single sex <strong>college</strong>. There are many advantagesto going to an all-girls <strong>college</strong>, or an all-boys <strong>college</strong>. You may be looking for other options such as a <strong>college</strong> that hasessentially no tuition and has a special program for you to work and go to school, such as Berea College, in Berea,Kentucky. Sometimes you increase your ability to be accepted at a <strong>college</strong> (particularly if it is a popular one) bygoing out <strong>of</strong> state. Col leges are always looking at diversifying their student populations and coming from out <strong>of</strong> stateis a guarantee <strong>of</strong> that!COSTS: For many students, the costs <strong>of</strong> attending an out-<strong>of</strong>-state <strong>college</strong> may be even less than staying in state. Itmay be no more expensive to attend Yale University, in Connecticut, than to attend the University <strong>of</strong> Southern California,in Los Angeles. A student can spend less to go to Freed-Hardeman, in Tennessee, than staying in the valleyand going to Fresno State. At Berea College, mentioned above, every student is “guaranteed tuition through grantsand scholarships.” There are no <strong>college</strong>s in California that can make that promise.Does it cost more to attend <strong>college</strong> out <strong>of</strong> state? Not necessarily! This is a myth. If you truly explore all the optionsavailable, you may find the right <strong>college</strong> for you is out <strong>of</strong> state, and that the cost is comparable or perhaps even lessthan attending a California school.52


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTMÁS ALLÁ DE CALIFORNIA: INGRESANDO A UNAUNIVERSIDAD FUERA DEL ESTADO¿Cuesta más asistir a una universidad en otro estado?No necesariamente. Si investigas todas tus opciones puedes darte cuenta que eso es un mito. Puede ser que loscostos de ingresar a una universidad fuera del estado sean comparables, o menos costosos, que el ingresar a unauniversidad en California.Puede ser que al explorar todas tus opciones la universidad que realmente satisface tus necesidades está fuera delestado. Tienes muchas razones para investigar esas universidades. Una de las razones por el cual estudiantes optanpor no hacerlo es la creencia errónea de que costará más. Pero no es así. Al comparar los costos de las universidadesde California con las de otros estados, encontrarás que en la mayoría de los casos las universidades de otrosestados cuestan igual o menos que las de California.CONSIDERA ALGUNAS RAZONES PARA ESTUDIAR FUERA DEL ESTADOSU UBICACIÓN: Quizás te interese conocer otra parte de los Estados Unidos. Un clima, una cultura y una geografíadiferente pueden acrecentar tu experiencia como universitario. Hay muchos aspectos positivos de estudiar en unlugar nuevo para ti. ¿Cómo será cursar la universidad en Oregón? ¿Arizona? ¿Carolina del Norte? o ¿En la zonanorte del estado de Nueva York?EL PROGRAMA: Es posible que el programa u oportunidad de aprender que buscas (por ejemplo, en el extranjero)no se <strong>of</strong>rece en California. ¿Has pensado en estudiar una materia a la vez? Esto se conoce como sistema de estudiosen sesiones. Colorado College, una universidad en Colorado Springs, ha utilizado este método por más de veinteaños. ¿Te interesa la terapia física? Quizás desees investigar los programas que <strong>of</strong>recen Pacific University en Oregóno la University <strong>of</strong> Washington. Si la aviación es lo que te interesa Embry-Riddle en Florida y Arizona es la universidadde primera categoría de estudio para ello.AFILIACION RELIGIOSA: Si deseas que influya en tu experiencia universitaria aspectos de tu afiliación religiosahaces bien en considerar estudiar fuera del estado. La nación cuenta con muchas escuelas religiosas privadas. Cadauna de ellas esta directa o indirectamente afiliada con alguna iglesia u organización religiosa. Por ejemplo, si deseasingresar en una escuela asociada con la Church <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ <strong>of</strong> Latter Day Saints (Iglesia de Jesucristo de losSantos de los Últimos Días), puedes investigar Brigham Young University (BYU) en Utah, BYU en Ohio y BYU enHawái. Si deseas ingresar en una afiliada con la Iglesia Católica tienes varias opciones, desde la pequeña universidadindependiente Regis College en Denver hasta University <strong>of</strong> Notre Dame de renombre en Indiana.OTRAS: Una de las opciones que pocos tienden a investigar es la de ingresar en una universidad varonil o femenil.Hay muchas ventajas en asistir a estas universidades exclusivas. Otras opciones son el ingresar a una universidadque <strong>of</strong>rece programas especiales, prácticamente sin costo, en los que trabajas mientras asistes a dicha universidad,tal como la Berea College en Berea, Kentucky. Puede ser ventajoso si solicitas el ingreso a una universidad fuera delestado, (especialmente una popular entre universitarios), siendo que la mayoría de las universidades desean una poblaciónestudiantil diversificada y siendo de otro estado ¡tienes garantizada el ingreso a una de esas universidades!COSTOS: Muchos estudiantes han descubierto que ingresar a una universidad fuera del estado es menos costosoque asistir a una en California. Por ejemplo, quizás no sea más costoso ingresar a Yale University en Connecticutque ir a University <strong>of</strong> Southern California en Los Ángeles, e incluso puede costar menos estudiar en Freed-Hardemanen Tennessee que vivir en el valle mientras asistes a Fresno State. Y en la antes mencionada Berea College se<strong>of</strong>rece esta garantía a sus universitarios: “todo los costos de enseñanza para universitarios se cubrirán mediantebecas”. ¡Ni siquiera una universidad en California puede hacer esa promesa!53


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www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTFinancial Aid55


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>A GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGEPaying for <strong>college</strong>, or getting financial help to go to <strong>college</strong> used to be a fairly simple matter. Not anymore! Parentsand students who are trying to get financial help for attending the school <strong>of</strong> their choice are faced with a mysteriousnew world—the world <strong>of</strong> financial aid. Financial aid doesn’t have to stay a mystery! By asking the classic questionsused to unlock mysteries, “Who, What, Where, When and How,” you can begin to learn the in’s and out’s <strong>of</strong> thisbrave new world you are about to enter.What is Financial Aid?Colleges and the government assume that the primary responsibility for paying for <strong>college</strong> is with the family and student.Yet, many students need additional help beyond themselves and their families to meet <strong>college</strong> costs. Financialassistance given to a student to help with <strong>college</strong> costs is defined as “financial aid.”Who Gets Financial Aid?Most financial aid is based on “financial need.” Need is determined through two factors; the cost <strong>of</strong> attendance at the<strong>college</strong> <strong>of</strong> the student’s choice, and the amount <strong>of</strong> money the student and his/ her family is expected to contributetoward <strong>college</strong> expenses. This figure is known as the “Family Contribution” and is calculated using a formula setby Congress. The Federal “Family Contribu tion” is the same for each <strong>college</strong> the student plans to attend. A $3,000family contribution remains the same at a community <strong>college</strong> or a private <strong>college</strong>. The amount <strong>of</strong> financial aid astudent qualifies for is determined by the cost <strong>of</strong> the <strong>college</strong> he/she chooses. One <strong>college</strong> may determine you have $0financial need, another may determine your need is $17,000.How is Financial Need Determined?Financial need is figured by taking the difference between cost <strong>of</strong> attendance, expected family contribution and anyother assistance you may receive (i.e. scholarships).____________Cost <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong>____________Family Contribution____________Other Non-Federal Assistance____________Financial NeedIf you end up with a positive number at the bottom <strong>of</strong> this equation, you are considered to have “need” at that particularschool. If your number at the bottom is a negative number, you are in a “non-need” situation at that particularschool. Remember, you can “need” financial aid at one school and not need it at another school. The CollegeBoard College Cost Book states, “In fact, if you get all the financial aid you are eligible for, you might pay the sameto go to a high-cost <strong>college</strong> as you would to go to a lower cost one.”If you are in a “non-need” situation, the type <strong>of</strong> financial aid most available to you usually is in the form <strong>of</strong> scholarshipsand other types <strong>of</strong> merit awards. (“Merit Awards” are awards and scholarships given for academic, athletic andachievement factors other than family income.)How is Financial Aid Given?Financial Aid comes in two forms: gift aid and self-help aid. Gift aid comes in the form <strong>of</strong> scholar ships and grants.It does not need to be repaid. Self-help aid comes in the form <strong>of</strong> loans and <strong>college</strong> work study. Loans are repaid,and work study is working to help pay the cost <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong>. Most <strong>college</strong>s will <strong>of</strong>fer financial aid “packages” which areusually a combination <strong>of</strong> several different sources, drawing from federal, state, campus and private resources. Moststudents are <strong>of</strong>fered both gift aid and self-help aid.56


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTFiling Your Financial Aid FormsThe optimal window for filing forms in California is January 2 to March 2 <strong>of</strong> your senior year. You will be completingthe “Free Application for Federal Student Aid”- or FAFSA for short. On this form you list all <strong>college</strong>s you are consideringattending. This form is required by all <strong>college</strong>s. It does not cost you anything to complete and file this form- sowhat have you to lose? You can pick up the form at your high school counseling <strong>of</strong>fice, or at the community <strong>college</strong>financial aid <strong>of</strong>fice.In addition, some <strong>college</strong>s will have separate financial aid applications to complete. Sometimes this is a form publishedby the <strong>college</strong> that you complete and return directly to the <strong>college</strong>. More <strong>of</strong>ten, a general form, the FinancialAid Pr<strong>of</strong>ile, published by the College Scholarship Service, is requested. This is a personalized form you must preregisterfor. Be sure to register for the Pr<strong>of</strong>ile in October-November <strong>of</strong> your senior year. This form does have a filing fee.The amount <strong>of</strong> the fee is based on the number <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong>s you list on the form.In California, students can apply for CalGrants to be used at California institutions. To apply for a CalGrant youneed to have your counselor complete a Grade Point Average Verification form. This form is sent directly to theStudent Aid Commission. In order to be considered for a CalGrant you must file your forms--the GPA Verification formand the financial aid form - by March 2.College deadlines will vary--from February 1 to April 1. Find out each <strong>college</strong>’s deadline and mark it down. Plus noteif the <strong>college</strong>s require supporting documentation (such as tax returns, business information, etc.) by a certain date.You do not need to know which <strong>college</strong> you have been accepted at to apply for financial aid. Make copies <strong>of</strong> everythingyou submit to the <strong>college</strong> and keep it handy.57


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>UNA GUÍA PARA AYUDA FINANCIERA PARAUNIVERSITARIOSAntes, no era difícil pagar los costos universitarios. Hoy día no es así. Obtener ayuda financiera se ha convertido entodo un laberinto para los padres y estudiantes que la necesitan para ingresar a la universidad de sus sueños. Notiene que ser así. Pueden aprender lo necesario para navegar dentro del desafiante nuevo mundo de ayuda financierasi hacen estás preguntas para resolver el laberinto: ¿Quién, ¿Cómo? ¿Donde? ¿Cuándo? y ¿Qué?Ayuda financiera, ¿qué es?El gobierno y las universidades esperan que los padres y estudiantes sean los responsables de cubrir los costos universitarios.Sin embargo, reconocen que muchos estudiantes y familias necesitan ayuda para sufragarlos. Aquí entraen acción lo que se conoce como ayuda financiera.¿Quiénes califican?La mayoría de asistencia se brinda según la necesidad del estudiante. Hay dos factores que determina la necesidad:Los costos de ingresar a la universidad deseada y lo que se espera que la familia o el estudiante aporte a los gastosacadémicos. Este monto se conoce como “contribución familiar” calculada en base a una formula fijada por el Congreso.La contribución familiar es la misma para todas las universidades a las que el estudiante considere ingresar.Una contribución familiar de $3,000 tiene el mismo valor para una universidad comunitaria o privada. Lo quedetermina el monto de ayuda financiera es el costo de la universidad a la cual el estudiante ingresa. Puede que unauniversidad determine que no tiene necesidad de ayuda y que otra determine que necesita $17,000 de ayuda.¿Cómo se determina la necesidad de ayuda financiera?Se toma en cuenta la diferencia entre los costos universitarios, la contribución familiar y otras ayudas recibidas,(becas, por ejemplo).______________________________________________________Costos educativos(Contribución familiar)(Otra asistencia no federal)__________________Necesidad financieraLa suma final determina si el estudiante califica para ayuda financiera en una escuela particular. Si el número espositivo, califica, pero si es negativo no. Recuerda, cada escuela califica según su propio criterio. Lo que es necesidaden una no necesariamente lo es en otra. El libro College Board College Cost Book declara: “Si de hecho recibestoda la ayuda para lo cual calificas es muy probable que pagarás lo mismo siendo que ingreses a una universidad decosto elevado que a una de costo más bajo.”Y ¿si te encuentras entre los “no necesitados”? Es posible obtener ayuda financiera mediante calificar para diferentesbecas y premios a mérito. (“Premios a mérito” son becas y galardones otorgados por logros académicos, atléticosy otros ajenos al ingreso de la familia)¿Cómo se otorga la ayuda financiera?Hay dos maneras de recibirla. La primera es en forma de ayuda financiera no reembolsable como becas y la segundaes autoayuda en forma de préstamos y trabajos por estudios. Los préstamos de reembolsan y los trabajos por estudiosayudan a sufragar los costos universitarios. La mayoría de las universidades <strong>of</strong>recen ayuda financiera en formade “paquetes” o una combinación de paquetes de diversas fuentes: del campus, federales, estatales y privadas. Se<strong>of</strong>recen ambas ayudas financieras a la mayoría de los universitarios.58


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTPresentación de formularios de ayuda financieraEn California el tiempo óptimo para presentar las solicitudes de ayuda financiera es entre el 2 de enero y 2 de marzodurante tu cuarto año de estudios. El formulario que llenarás es: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Solicitudgratuita para el estudiante para ayuda financiera federal), conocido por sus siglas FAFSA. Harás una lista de todaslas universidades que te interesan. Todas las universidades requieren este formulario y siendo que no te cuestanada presentarlo, ¿por qué no hacerlo? Puedes solicitarlo de tu consejero académico o de la <strong>of</strong>icina para ayuda financieraen las universidades comunitarias.Algunas universidades tienen sus propias solicitudes para ayuda financiera que tendrás que llenar. Las universidadespublican sus propios formularios para que el estudiante las llene y las envíes directamente a la universidad.En la mayoría de los casos sin embargo, las universidades aceptan un formulario general conocido como: FinancialAid Pr<strong>of</strong>ile (Perfil para asistencia financiera), publicado por College Scholarship Services. Debes registrarte con antelación,entre los meses de octubre y noviembre de tu cuarto año para obtenerlo. El costo de la presentación se basaen el número de universidades de la lista de tu formulario.California <strong>of</strong>rece CalGrants a los estudiantes para sufragar los costos de las universidades dentro del estado. Parasolicitarlo tu consejero académico llenará el formulario Grade Point Average Verification Form y lo enviará directamentea Student Aid Commission. La fecha límite para que te consideren para un CalGrant debes entregar el GPAVerification form y el formulario para ayuda financiera a no más tardar el 2 de marzo.Las fechas límite de cada universidad varían entre el 1 de febrero al 1 de abril. Anota las fechas límite de las universidadesque te interesan y las fechas límite de cualquier documentación adicional que requieren (tal como: declaraciónde ingresos e información de negocios/empresa, etc.). No esperes hasta saber cuales te han aceptado parasolicitar esta ayuda. Ten a la mano copias de todo lo que envías a las universidades.59


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>QUESTIONS: PHONE NUMBERS AND WEB SITES• Cal Grants and other state programs, contact your high school counseling or <strong>college</strong> financial aid <strong>of</strong>fice, or theCalifornia Student Aid Commission, PO Box 419026, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9026; (916) 526-9570 orTDD (916) 526-7542.• Federal Student loans,contact EDFUND, PO Box 419045, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9045 or call toll free1-887-2EDFUND (that’s 1-887-233-3863). For information on Direct Loans, call 1-888-447-4460, or visitwww.dlservicer.ed.gov.• Pell Grants and other federal programs, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center toll free at1-800 4FED-AID (that’s 1-800-433-3243), or TDD 1-800-730-8313. You can also request a free cassette recordingon financial aid.• For Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), see your counseling or financial aid <strong>of</strong>fice, or call 1-800-433-3243. The FAFSA is the basic application for state and federal financial aid. Pick up a FAFSA at yourhigh school, <strong>college</strong>, or public library. Submit the FAFSA electronically using FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Call 1-800-801-0576 for more information.On the WebCalifornia Student Aid Commission:EDFUND:Mapping Your Future:U.S. Dept. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong>’s The Student GuideFAFSA on the WebHelp completing the FAFSAUniversity <strong>of</strong> CaliforniaCalifornia State UniversityCalifornia Community CollegesAssoc. <strong>of</strong> Independent Colleges and UniversitiesCalifornia Virtual UniversityThe Financial Aid Information Pagewww.csac.ca.govwww.edfund.orgwww.mapping-your-future.orgwww.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuidewww.fafsa.ed.govwww.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FAFSAwww.ucop.eduwww.calstate.eduwww.cccco.eduwww.aiccu.eduwww.california.eduwww.finaid.org60


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTPREGUNTAS: NÚMEROS TELEFÓNICOS Y SITIOS WEB• Consulta con tu consejero académico u <strong>of</strong>icina para ayuda financiera de la universidad si tienes preguntassobre: CalGrants y otros programas estatales o a California Student Aid Commission, (Comisión de ayudaestudiantil de California) PO Box 419026, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9026; al (916)526-9570 o TDD (916)526-7542• Préstamos federales estudiantiles comunícate al: EDFUND, PO Box 419045, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9045o llama sin costo al 1-887-2EDFUND (1-887-233-3863). Para más información sobre Direct Loans (Préstamosdirectos), llama al 1-888-447-4460, o visita www.dlservicer.ed.gov• Pell Grants (Becas Pell) y otros programas federales llama sin costo al 1-800- 4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) oTDD 1-800-730-8313, el Federal Student Aid Information Center (Centro de información de ayuda federal alestudiante). Puedes solicitar una grabación gratuita en casete que contiene información de la ayuda financiera.• Consulta con tu consejero académico u <strong>of</strong>icina para ayuda financiera de la universidad o llama al 1-800-433-3243 para obtener la solicitud Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Esta es la solicitud básicapara ayuda financiera a nivel estatal y federal. Puedes encontrarla en tu preparatoria, la universidad o bibliotecapública. También puedes hacerlo electrónicamente usando el sitio Web de FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov. Sideseas más información llama al : 1-800-801-0576.Sitios WebCalifornia Student Aid Commission:EDFUND:Mapping Your Future:U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong>’s The Student GuideFAFSA on the WebHelp Completing the FAFSAUniversity <strong>of</strong> CaliforniaCalifornia State UniversityCalifornia Community CollegesAssoc. <strong>of</strong> Independent Colleges and UniversitiesCalifornia Virtual UniversityThe Financial Aid Information PageFast Webwww.csac.ca.govwww.edfund.orgwww.mapping-your-future.orgwww.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuidewww.fafsa.ed.govwww.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FAFSAwww.ucop.eduwww.calstate.eduwww.cccco.eduwww.aiccu.eduwww.california.eduwww.finaid.orgwww.fastweb.com61


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>THE DREAM ACT AND EXEMPTION FROMNON-RESIDENT TUITIONExemption from Non-Resident Tuition:AB540, which passed in 2001, allows all students who meet the criteria below to pay the same (in-state) tuition. Ifyou qualify, you will also be eligible for in-state tuition assistance. You may also qualify for additional tuition assistancefrom your <strong>college</strong> or university.To qualify for Exemption from Non-Resident Tuition:• Must have attended California High Schools for 3 or more years.• Must have graduated from a California High School or obtained a GED in California.• Must first register at a California <strong>college</strong> or university after 2001. (SEE *Deferred Action below if you first registeredat a California <strong>college</strong> or university before 2001.)• If you are undocumented, you must issue a statement (affidavit) saying that you already have or will, as soonas you are eligible, apply to legalize your immigration status.All information you provide for your application will remain confidential.Dream Act applicants qualify for Conditional Permanent Residency for the purpose <strong>of</strong> attending higher education.Dream Act applicants qualify for student loans and federal work-study programs (even if they were previously undocumented),but will not be eligible for federal financial aid such as Pell Grants. You may also be eligible for <strong>college</strong>or university specific grants and financial aid, check with the individual school to which you are applying.Do I qualify for Dream Act consideration?• Must qualify on all parts <strong>of</strong> the AB540 Exemption for Non-Resident Tuition (above)• Must have entered the United States before the age <strong>of</strong> 16 (i.e. 15 and younger)• Must have been present in the United States for at least five (5) consecutive years prior to enactment <strong>of</strong> thebill• Must have graduated from a United States high school, or have obtained a GED, or have been accepted intoan institution <strong>of</strong> higher education (i.e. <strong>college</strong>/university)• Must be between the ages <strong>of</strong> 12 and 35 at the time <strong>of</strong> application (You may apply before you graduate, butyou will need to complete your high school diploma or obtain a GED prior to obtaining Conditional PermanentResidency.* SEE Deferred Action Below for information on qualifying for a semi-legalized status sooner if youare undocumented.)• Must have good moral characterYou must complete at least 2 years <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong> or 2 years <strong>of</strong> military service within 6 years following approval, and youmay not leave the United States for more than 364 days total during the next 6 years.Please visit https://dream.ccac.ca.gov to apply. More information about the Dream Act can be found at http://caldreamact.org.Your <strong>college</strong> financial aid or scholarship <strong>of</strong>fice can also help you with this process.62


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHT*Deferred ActionAlthough Deferred Action does not relate directly to College Application and Financial Aid status, Deferred Actionprovides a means to avoid removal from the United States that could help undocumented youth become eligible forfurther <strong>college</strong> and career opportunities in their future. Deferred Action does not provide a legalized status or excusepast actions, however someone whose case has been deferred will not be removed by immigration authorities and iseligible to receive employment authorization for the period <strong>of</strong> deferred action, provided he or she can demonstrate“an economic necessity for employment.” Deferred Action prevents prosecution against an individual for being undocumentedfor a period <strong>of</strong> 2 years, subject to renewal.You qualify for Deferred Action if you:• Were under the age <strong>of</strong> 31 as <strong>of</strong> June 15, <strong>2012</strong>;• Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;• Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;• Were physically present in the United States on June 15, <strong>2012</strong>, and at the time <strong>of</strong> making your request forconsideration <strong>of</strong> deferred action with USCIS;• Entered without inspection before June 15, <strong>2012</strong>, or your lawful immigration status expired as <strong>of</strong> June 15,<strong>2012</strong>;• Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate <strong>of</strong> completion from high school, have obtaineda general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran <strong>of</strong> the CoastGuard or Armed Forces <strong>of</strong> the United States; and• Have not been convicted <strong>of</strong> a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do nototherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.This process is open to any individual who can demonstrate he or she meets the guidelines for consideration, includingthose who have never been in removal proceedings as well as those in removal proceedings, with a final order,or with a voluntary departure order (as long as they are not in immigration detention). If you are not in immigrationdetention and want to affirmatively request consideration <strong>of</strong> deferred action for childhood arrivals, you must submityour request to USCIS – not ICE. Individuals can call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 with questions or to request moreinformation on the deferred action for childhood arrivals process or visit www.uscis.gov.63


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>LA LEY DREAM ACT Y EXENCIONES DE LOS COSTOSDE LA COLEGIATURA PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES QUENO SON RESIDENTES DEL ESTADO (NO-RESIDENTES)Exención de los costos de la colegiatura para los estudiantes No-Residentes:En el año 2001 se aprobó la ley AB540 que permite que los estudiantes No-Residentes que cumplen con los siguientescriterios paguen la colegiatura de la misma forma que los que son residentes. Al calificar existe la posibilidad derecibir ayuda con los gastos de tu colegiatura dentro del estado y asistencia adicional con los costos de la universidad.Un No-Residente puede calificar para la exención si:• Ha cursado una preparatoria de California un mínimo de 3 años.• Egresa de una preparatoria de California o adquiere un GED en California.• Se matricula por primera vez a una universidad en California después del 2001. (Véase *Acción deferida si sematriculó por primera vez a una universidad en California antes del 2001).• Es indocumentado debe emitir un afidávit (una declaración jurada) afirmando que ha solicitado su estadíalegal migratoria o lo hará tan pronto califique para hacerlo.Toda la información que nos provee se mantendrá confidencial.Los que solicitan bajo la ley Dream Act califican para residencia permanente condicional con el propósito de adquiriruna educación superior, préstamos estudiantiles y programas federales de trabajos por estudios (aunque fueranindocumentados anteriormente), pero no para ayuda financiera federal tal como el Pell Grant. Comuníquese con launiversidad a la cual desea ingresar para ver si califica para becas específicas a esa universidad y para ayuda financiera.Puede ser considerado para el Dream Act si:• Cumple con los requisitos de la exención AB540 para estudiantes No-Residentes (mencionados anteriormente).• Entró a los Estados Unidos hasta los 15 años de edad (por ejemplo, antes de cumplir los 16 años de edad).• Permaneció dentro de los Estados Unidos un mínimo de cinco (5) años consecutivos antes de la promulgaciónde la ley Dream Act.• Egresa de una preparatoria de los Estados Unidos o recibe un GED o es aceptado a una institución de educaciónsuperior (por ejemplo, a una universidad).• Al hacer la solicitud tiene entre 12 y 35 años de edad (Aunque puede solicitar antes de egresar de la preparatoriau obtener el GED, no recibirá la residencia permanente condicional hasta recibir su diploma. *Véaseacción deferida para información sobre como calificar con estadía semilegal si es indocumentado).• Es persona de buen carácter moral.Una vez aprobado para consideración y dentro del plazo de 6 años, debe cumplir un mínimo de 2 años en la universidado 2 años de servicio militar y durante los próximos 6 años no debe salir de los Estados Unidos por más de 364días en total.Para solicitar visite el sitio Web: http://dream.csac.ca.gov/. Puede obtener mas información de la ley Dream Act enel sitio Web: http://www.caldreamact.org.Las <strong>of</strong>icina para ayuda financiera o becas de la universidad pueden ayudarle con los trámites.64


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHT*Acción deferidaAunque la acción deferida no tiene coalición directa con las solicitudes de ingreso a las universidades ni su estatusen cuanto ayuda financiera, sí provee los medios necesarios para evitar la remoción de los Estados Unidos de menoresde edad que son indocumentados y darles la oportunidad de seguir tras una educación seglar y en el futuro unacarrera universitaria. No exime de las acciones del pasado ni legaliza al menor. El menor cuyo caso ha sido deferidono será removido por los agentes de inmigración. Si comprueba que tiene “necesidad económica” puede solicitar unaautorización de empleo durante el tiempo que esté vigente la acción deferida. La acción deferida permite una suspensiónprovisional de procesamiento contra un individuo indocumentado por un plazo de 2 años, sujeta a renovación.Usted califica para acción deferida si:• El 15 de junio, <strong>2012</strong> usted todavía no cumplía los 31 años de edad;• Entró a los Estados Unidos antes de cumplir los 16 años de edad;• Ha radicado continuamente en los Estados Unidos desde el 15 de junio, 2007 hasta el día de hoy;• El 15 de junio, <strong>2012</strong> estaba físicamente en los Estados Unidos y también cuando hizo la solicitud para accióndeferida con USCIS;• Entró sin inspección antes del 15 de junio, <strong>2012</strong> o su estadía legal migratoria se venció el 15 de junio, <strong>2012</strong>;• Actualmente está cursando la preparatoria, ha egresado o recibido un certificado de cumplimiento de lamisma, o un certificado de constancia de estudios equivalentes de la preparatoria (GED), o recibió su licenciamientohonroso de la Guardia Costera o Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos;• No es convicto de un delito mayor grave, ni algún delito menor significativo, ni tiene tres o más delitos menoresy no es una amenaza ni a la seguridad nacional ni a la seguridad pública.Lo que incluye las personas que nunca han estado en diligencias de remoción del país, las que actualmente tienenuna orden final en el proceso de remoción del país y las que tienen una orden de salida voluntaria (mientras nose encuentran detenidos por los agentes de inmigración). Si usted definitivamente desea que se le considere paraacción deferida porque entró durante su minoría de edad y no está detenido por los agentes de inmigración, debepromover su solicitud mediante USCIS y no mediante ICE. Si tiene preguntas o desea mas información comuníquesea USCIS al 1-800-375-5283 o visite al sitio web: www.uscis.gov.65


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TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTSCHOLARSHIP AWARDS<strong>2012</strong>Vanessa Montez, a <strong>2012</strong> graduate <strong>of</strong> El DiamanteHigh School, is this year’s recipient <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong>College Night Scholarship. Vanessa’s volunteer activitiesinclude Relay for Life, Youth mission trips to Mexico,UNICEF and The March <strong>of</strong> Dimes. Vanessa is also aleader in her class and has been involved in multipleextracurricular activities, including Key Club, the GreenClub, California Scholarship Federation, Dance andChoir. She was also captain <strong>of</strong> the El Diamante SwimTeam. Vanessa will be attending Fresno Pacific Universityin the fall and credits her College Night experienceswith helping her make important decisions about herfuture. Vanessa’s future career goal is to be an occupationaltherapist and work with children that have specialneeds.2011Renan De Lima, was a 2011graduate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tulare</strong> Union HighSchool. Renan has an extensivelist <strong>of</strong> volunteer activities on hisresume, including Kaweah OaksPreserve, Circle J Ranch ScienceWeekend, and Lemon CovePreserve. Renan is a leader inhis class and has been involvedin Mock Trial, Math Club, Cyberquest,CSF and Tennis. Hewas chosen for the award froma field <strong>of</strong> 69 applicants. Renanattends Fresno State and hisfuture career goal is to practicepublic law.Previous Recipients2010Gina Cha (2008-<strong>2012</strong>) UCLAJessica Hong (2007-2011) University <strong>of</strong> Southern CaliforniaKelli Calloway (2006-2010) UCLAMt. Whitney High School (Visalia)graduate Ryan Chung wasthe winner <strong>of</strong> the 2010 <strong>Tulare</strong><strong>County</strong> College Night Scholarship.He was one <strong>of</strong> 85 <strong>Tulare</strong><strong>County</strong> seniors to apply for theaward which pays $1,000 peryear for up to four years whilethe recipient attends <strong>college</strong> ora university. Ryan impressedthe scholarship judges with hisgrade point average and hisextensive list <strong>of</strong> volunteer activities,including tutoring fellowstudents. He attends University<strong>of</strong> California, Los Angeles topursue a Ph.D. in chemistryand become a university pr<strong>of</strong>essorin that field.2009Jesus Chavez, a 2009 graduate<strong>of</strong> Golden West HighSchool, was the recipient<strong>of</strong> the fourth annual <strong>Tulare</strong><strong>County</strong> College Night Scholarship– a renewing scholarshipthat pays $1,000 per yearfor up to four years. Jesus’svolunteer activities includedRonald McDonald’s House<strong>of</strong> Charities and Kid’s Day.He was involved in manyschool organizations includingadvanced band, Key Club,French Club and captain <strong>of</strong>the track and field team. Hewas chosen for the awardfrom a field <strong>of</strong> 78 applicants.Jesus attends the University <strong>of</strong>California in Berkley, where hestudies international relationsand French.68


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TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>WHAT WE LOOK FORThe first question most parents and students ask when looking at <strong>college</strong> applications is, “What are they lookingfor in a student?” This section <strong>of</strong> “What We Look For,” obtained from a major East Coast university, is an excellentanswer to this question. It is applicable not only to this particular university, but to most other competitive universitiesand <strong>college</strong>s. As you read this summary, ask yourself how you would do in each <strong>of</strong> these areas.What you’ve done: We want to know what your accomplishments have been throughout high school. We look to seethat you’ve pursued a <strong>college</strong> preparatory curriculum and that you’ve chal lenged yourself with honors courses, advancedplacement coursework, or meaningful electives when possible. Your grades are the most important indication<strong>of</strong> your achievement. And, we’re inter ested in what you’re doing now. We will review your senior year performanceas well.What you’re like: We’re interest in knowing what you’re like on a personal level. By reading your personal statement,the <strong>college</strong> essay, we get a taste <strong>of</strong> your goals, interests, and values. Also, you may have a personal interviewwith a member <strong>of</strong> the Admissions Committee in the fall, either on campus or in selected cities across the country.Whether you have a special talent: Any university programs have a talent component to them, and we need toknow you have the skills, creativity, and motivation for success. Talent will be evaluated by faculty members in thechosen discipline and shared with the Admissions Commit tee.Where you’ve attended: Through our contact with guidance counselors and high school visits in the fall, theAdmissions Committee understands how schools may differ from one another in relation to curriculum, gradingpolicies, overall quality <strong>of</strong> students, etc. We review closely your high school’s pr<strong>of</strong>ile to put in context your courseselection and grades. By better understanding where you’ve attended high school, we can best judge your secondaryschool performance.What others think: We look to a recommendation from your guidance counselor to help us get a sense <strong>of</strong> you as aperson, your capabilities and personality.Good student, good character: We want students who on a personal level are honest and have demonstrated integrityand good citizenship. This demonstration <strong>of</strong> one’s character is exhibited in many ways throughout your applicationfor admission.What you do after class: We want to know what you do outside the classroom. We review your extracurricularactivities to understand not merely their relation to what major you wish to study or career you plan to pursue, butalso how they illustrate your organizational and leadership skills. We like to see that you’ll be able to manage yourtime and achieve academically in <strong>college</strong> while being involved meaningfully in other activities.70


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTQUE EXPECTATIVA SE TIENE DEL ESTUDIANTELa primer pregunta que la mayoría de los estudiantes y sus padres hacen cuando están leyendo una solicitud parala universidades es: “¿Qué expectativa se tiene del estudiante?”. La información contenida en esta sección la obtuvimosde una de las universidades de prestigio del Este del país. Nos da la mejor respuesta a la pregunta: ¿Qué expectativase tiene del estudiante?, dicha respuesta es aplicable a otras universidades también. Al leer detenidamente elresumen siguiente pregúntate: ¿Cómo me va en este aspecto?¿Qué haz logrado? Nos interesan tus logros durante la preparatoria. Lo que has estudiado y los cursos que hastomado como retos académicos tales como cursos avanzados, los reservados para los estudiantes sobresalientes yotros cursos optativos siempre que te fue factible hacerlo. Tu puntuación es la muestra más evidente de tus logros.Nos interesa lo que estás haciendo actualmente, repasaremos tu rendimiento académico durante tu cuarto año.¿Cómo eres? Nos interesa conocerte a nivel personal. Al leer tu declaración personal, el ensayo universitario, tuvimosuna idea de tus intereses, metas y valores. Es posible que un miembro del Comité de Admisiones te entrevisteen el otoño. La entrevista puede tener lugar en el Campus o en una de las ciudades seleccionadas a través del país.¿Tienes algún talento especial? Muchas universidades <strong>of</strong>recen programas basados en diversos talentos. Si tienesla destreza, creatividad y motivación para superar en alguna disciplina particular, déjanos saber. Un miembro de lafacultad te evaluará en la disciplina escogida y compartirá los resultados con el Comité de Admisiones .¿A qué preparatoria has asistido? La información recopilada de los consejeros académicos y las preparatorias porel Comité de Admisiones durante las visitas en otoño le ayuda a reconocer como difiere una preparatoria de otra enrelación a su currículum, política de puntuación y la calidad general de la población estudiantil. Analizamos detenidamenteel perfil de la preparatoria a la que asistes para ver el contexto de tus elecciones de materia y puntuación.¿Qué opinan otros de ti? Tomamos nota de las recomendaciones de tu consejero académico para darnos mejoridea de ti como persona, tu potencial y personalidad.¿Eres un buen estudiante con carácter? Deseamos estudiantes que a nivel personal han mostrado ser honestos,íntegros y con valores morales. Esto se muestra de muchas maneras en la solicitud de ingreso.¿Qué haces después de clases? Nos interesan las que actividades que tienes fuera de la aula. Repasamos esasactividades para mejor entender su coalición a la materia que deseas estudiar o carrera que desees perseguir. Peromás que eso, también lo hacemos para ver como realzas tus destrezas en organización y capacidad de liderazgo. Nosinteresa ver como equilibras tu tiempo para cumplir con tus responsabilidades académicas a la vez que participas demanera significativa en otras actividades.71


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WORKSHEETAn important part <strong>of</strong> many <strong>college</strong> applications is the activity section. You are asked to list your school and communityextracurricular activities. To help you remember, list your achievements, activities and community service eachyear.Freshman Sophomore Junior SeniorAcademic HonorsLeadershipSportsClubsCommunity ServiceReligiousOther72


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTACTIVIDADES EXTRACURRICULARES:HOJA DE EJERCICIOSEn las solicitudes universitarias de ingreso se requiere que anotes tus actividades extracurriculares y honoríficas.Para ayudarte a recordarlas y poco después de cumplirlas, anota tus logros y actividades durante el año escolar quelo hiciste.Primero Segundo Tercero CuartoHonores AcedemicosDeportesClubsService ComunitariosServicio Como VoluntarioCentro de AdoracionOtras Organizacions73


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>WEST HILLSCOLLEGE LEMOOREw e s t h i l l s c o l l e g e . c o m / l e m o o r e555 College Ave., Lemoore, CA 93245 (559) 925-300074


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTRequirements75


TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>CORE ACADEMIC COURSES REQUIRED BYCALIFORNIA/OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGESCore Academic Courses required by California <strong>college</strong>s. Use this worksheet for planning your high school schedule.Use your school schedule <strong>of</strong> <strong>college</strong> preparatory classes when planning for <strong>college</strong> admission requirements. Besure to select courses from your high school’s approved A-G list.CA State University &University <strong>of</strong> CaliforniaFreshman Sophomore Junior SeniorEnglish4 yrs. <strong>college</strong> prep.Math3 yrs. required4 yrs. recommended:History/Social Science2 yrs requiredLab Science2 years required3 years recommendedForeign Language2 years required3 years recommendedVisual/Performing Arts1 year requiredElectives:1 year – from abovecoursesMost private or out-<strong>of</strong>-state <strong>college</strong>s have similar requirements; check <strong>college</strong> websites for specific requirements.Transferable <strong>college</strong> courses count as a weighted honors classes. Take HONORS or ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)classes anytime you can! Check your high school’s approved A-G course list for approved courses and weightedcourses. D or F grades do not count toward the above course requirements. DO YOUR BEST IN YOUR CLASSES.76


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TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHTwww.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong><strong>2012</strong> TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHT SPONSORS<strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Schools Jim Vidak21st District PTABank <strong>of</strong> the SierraBuckman-Mitchell, Inc.Cabrillo Civic Clubx, INC, <strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> No. 12Cental Valley Christian SchoolCity <strong>of</strong> VisaliaCommunity Services Employment Testing (CSET)<strong>Education</strong>al Employees Credit UnionFoundation for Medical Care <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tulare</strong> & Kings CountiesHäagen-DazsJostensKiwanis Club <strong>of</strong> WoodlakePorterville Breakfast LionsRotary Club <strong>of</strong> VisaliaSequoia Lions Club (<strong>of</strong> Visalia)<strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Supervisor Allen Ishida, District 1<strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Supervisor Pete Vander Poel, District 2<strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Supervisor Phillip Cox, District 3<strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Supervisor Steve Worthley, District 4<strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Supervisor Mike Ennis, District 5<strong>Tulare</strong> Joint Union High School DistrictVisalia Breakfast Rotary ClubVisalia Host LionsVisalia Unified School DistrictThe Walmart FoundationWoodlake Public SchoolsThank You Jostens!!!Your donation <strong>of</strong> printing makes it possible for students throughout <strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> tohave a copy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>2012</strong>/2013 College Planning Guide!Thank you to all the <strong>volunteers</strong> from San Joaquin Valley College and Visalia UnifiedDistrict 21 PTA78


www.tcoe.org/<strong>college</strong><strong>night</strong>TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHT<strong>2012</strong> COLLEGE NIGHT VOLUNTEERS<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> College Night CommitteeBeth Olshewsky Library Media Supervisor, <strong>Education</strong>al Resource Services/Chairperson<strong>Tulare</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Office</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong>Nariman AjluniLarisa AtkinsonBonnie ArmstrongVirginia BaizaSusie AceronRebecca CryerRodrigo GomezRobert LineCyndy McDonaldRachel McDonaldDesi MolyneuxMaria OrtizKathleen BusbyTara DudleyKim RiceSteven WoodsSara TorabiClient Relations Assistant, <strong>Education</strong>al Resource ServicesLibrary Development Assistant, <strong>Education</strong>al Resource ServicesRetired Lindsay High School CounselorSecretary, <strong>Education</strong>al Resource ServicesCounseling/Student Services, College <strong>of</strong> the SequoiasCommunity Liaison, San Joaquin Valley CollegeOutreach Counselor, Fresno State UniversityRetired Visalia Unified School District AdministratorMcDonald & AssociatesAssistant Editor, Cengage LearningOutreach Counselor, Fresno State UniversityLibrary Media Technician, <strong>Education</strong>al Resource Services21st District PTA21st District PTALibrary Media Technician, <strong>Education</strong>al Resource ServicesTechnology Development Assistant, <strong>Education</strong>al Resource ServicesLibrary Media Technician, <strong>Education</strong>al Resource ServicesThe College Night Committee would like to thank Katrina Tonkogolosuk for her manyyears <strong>of</strong> work on the College Night Planning Guide and as a member <strong>of</strong> the Committee.We will miss her greatly, and wish her the very best in the future!79

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