COLLEGE AWARENESS

C AT H I A S A N C H E Z A N D K AT H Y N G

CONOCIMIENTO UNIVERSITARIO
C AT H I A S A N C H E Z Y K AT H Y N G

WHY GO TO COLLEGE?
Greater wealth more choices More security provide for family, less likely to be dependent on others Better health access to healthcare, leisure time to exercise Closer family share experiences, pass on knowledge to future generations, role model for younger children in family, support parents Stronger community more likely to vote, volunteer, and participate in community events

POR QUE ES IMPORTANTE IR AL COLEGIO?

Mas estabilidad economica- mas opciones Mas seguridad prover para la familia, oportunidad de independizarse Unidad Familiar compartir experiencias, transmitir conocimientos a las generaciones futuras, modelo a seguir para los ninos mas pequeos, apoyar a padres y familia Impacto Comunitario mas propensos a votar, ser voluntario y participar en eventos de la comunidad

TYPES OF COLLEGES
Community college 2 years, earn an Associates Degree 4-year college/university earn a Bachelors Degree Technical schools certificates for specific careers: Cosmetology Engineering Welding

TIPOS DE ESTUDIOS UNIVERSITARIOS

Colegio Comunitario - 2 aos, obtienen diploma de asociado. Colegio de 4 aos /Universidad se obtiene una licenciatura/ o bachillerato Escuelas tecnicas - certificado para carreras especficas
Cosmetologa Ingeniera Soldadura

COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Pros Lower costs Local, stay close to family Cons More than 50% students do not transfer Less learning opportunities

Less demanding, more time for part-time Less rigorous, not work challenging

COLEGIO COMUNITARIO
Ventajas Costo menor Locales, usualmente cerca de casa Menos exigente, permite mas oportunidad de trabajar a medio tiempo. Desventajas Mas de 50% de los estudiantes no se transfieren a universidades Menos oportunidades de crecimiento Menos riguroso

4-YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Pros Prestige More courses and more rigorous course offerings More opportunities student clubs, events, research Cons Higher costs May have to be away from family More challenging coursework - less time for part-time work and other activities

COLEGIO/UNIVERSIDAD DE 4 AOS
Ventajas Prestgio Ms cursos ofrecidos y opciones mas rigurosas Mas oportunidades clubs estudientales, eventos, investigaciones, viajar Desventajas Costo mas alto Potencialmente mas lejos de la familia Cursos ms difciles Menos tiempo para trabajar

TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Pros Opportunities for higher pay depending on demand Work placement assistance from school Cons Very specific - need to be sure it's what you like Little to no aid and scholarship opportunities

ESCUELA TECNICA
Ventaja Oportunidades de mejor salario dependiendo en la demanda de la profesin Escuela asiste a encontrar trabajo Desventaja Muy especifico es necesario asegurarse de que es la carrera adequada para usted Poca o ninguna ayuda financiara/becas

HOW TO GET TO COLLEGE?

A-G requirements different areas where coursework must be completed (English Language Art, History, Mathematics, etc.) Advanced Placement (AP) courses gives college credit when you pass the exam at the end = stronger college application, less time in college SAT/ACT testing College admission requirement, some colleges have a minimum requirement Extracurricular activities sports, volunteer, work, student clubs

COMO LLEGAR A LA UNIVERSIDAD

Requisitos A-G - diferentes reas en las que los cursos deben ser completados (Ingls, Historia, Matemticas, etc) Cursos de Advanced Placement (AP) - dan crdito universitario al pasar el examen final= fortalece la solicitud universitaria, potencialmente, menos cursos requeridos en la universidad Pruebas de SAT/ACT- requisito de admisin para distintos colegios, algunas universidades tienen requisitos mnimos Actividades extraescolares - deportes, servicio comunitario, trabajo, clubs estudiantiles

HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE?

Savings start now! Its never too early! Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting point for federal and state grants California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and CalGrant Scholarship free money! Check with local resources (San Diego Foundation, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, etc.) Student Loans last resort Dream Act Application

COMO PAGAR LA UNIVERSIDAD

Ahorre - empieze ahora mismo! Nunca es demasiado temprano! Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) subsidios federales y estatales Comisin de Ayuda Estudiantil de California (CSAC) y CalGrant Becas - dinero gratis! Consulte con recursos locales (Fundacin de San Diego, Rotary Club, Club Kiwanis, etc) Prstamos estudiantles - ltimo recurso, subvencionado y sin subsidio Dream Act Application

FINANCIAL AID OFFER/OFERTA DE AYUDA FINANCIERA

Financial Award Letter/asignacin financiera

COLLEGE ROUTE BEGINS IN PRESCHOOL!

Hold high expectations

Influence students to take AP classes Spanish or english, it doesn't matter!

Read to them!

Educate yourself on how the education system works (coming to this meeting!)

In some high schools ESL is a class and takes the place of electives and other courses that can fulfill A-G requirements

Don't wait for the last minute! Attend Summer School Bridge Programs

LA RUTA AL COLEGIO COMIENZA EN PRESCHOOL!

Tenga altas expectativas
Recomiende que tomen classes de AP al entrar a la preparatoria

La con ellos!
Espanol o ingles, cualquier idioma!

Informese sobre como funciona el sistema educativo (venir a esta reunion!)

En algunas escuelas secundarias ESL es una clase y toma el lugar de asignaturas optativas y cursos que pueden cumplir con los requisitos de A-G

No espere hasta el ltimo momento! Permita que su hijo/a asista a los programas de puente proveidos en escuela de verano

RESOURCES
CSAC: http://www.csac.ca.gov/ FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ College board (AP and SAT): http://www.collegeboard.org/ San Diego Foundation (scholarship): http://www.sdfoundation.org/ University of California: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ California State University: http://www.calstate.edu/

RECURSOS
CSAC: http://www.csac.ca.gov/ FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ College board (AP and SAT): http://www.collegeboard.org/ San Diego Foundation (scholarship): http://www.sdfoundation.org/ University of California: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ California State University: http://www.calstate.edu/